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St. Mary's The Hidden Gem
Saint Mary's the Hidden Gem, Mulberry Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester M2 6LN, UKAbout
St. Mary's The Hidden Gem, Mulberry Street (go through an ugly concrete building in Lincoln Square — it really is the hidden gem). Mon-Wed, Fri 8AM-4PM, Thu 8AM-6PM, Sat 10AM-6PM, Sun 10AM-2PM (services Mon-Fri 12:30PM, Sat noon and 5:15PM, Sun 10:15AM and noon). This little traditional Catholic church dates from 1794, making it the oldest purpose-built post-Reformation Catholic church in England. It is an active church, with the largest congregation of any of the city-centre churches in Manchester. Inside is a modern "Stations of the Cross" by Norman Adams that is considered one of the greatest works of art in Manchester. Please remember that this is a place of Roman Catholic worship: modest dress is expected and photography is forbidden. The church is closed to tourists during services. Free.
