[4] In 1848, plans were drawn up by the priest, a Fr Lowe, for the construction of St Robert of Newminster Church.

The church organ came from an old local chapel in Newcastle and was brought over by a Mr Davies.

[4] As there is no clear record, Historic England suggests four possible people as the architect of the church.

The parish priest at the time of construction, Fr Lowe, credits a surveyor, Mr White, for designing the original interior furnishings.

In 1898, a new baptismal font and high altar were given to the church by John Hedley, Bishop of Newport and Menevia who was born in Morpeth and lived in Collingswood House, which would become the presbytery.

Around 1920, altar rails designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott were added to the church.

In 1969, the Benedictines left the parish and the priests from the diocese came to serve the community and continue to do so.