After the English Reformation there is recorded evidence of a Catholic community in Winchester.

In 1575, Cardinal Allen wrote that there were sufficient Catholics in Winchester to constitute the only'district' in south England.

It was designed by Frederick Walters, who was the architect of many churches in south England.

The church cost £23,000, was built by the Hussellwhite of Basingstoke construction firm and was opened on 15 July 1926.

[3] The stained glass windows in the chancel and south chapel were built by Burlison and Grylls.