Key facts
- Denomination
- Roman Catholic
- Address
- Lowestoft
Suffolk - Built
- 1902
- Listed status
- Grade II listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1208940, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q26504001
Before visiting Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea
Service times are not recorded in this listing. We cannot confirm when the next service takes place or whether the building opens outside worship hours.
We do not have confirmed information here about step-free access, accessible toilets, hearing support or supervised children’s groups. If these matter for your visit, ask the church about the specific service you plan to attend.
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About Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea
The Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea serves Lowestoft’s Roman Catholic community from Gordon Road, close to the Suffolk town’s centre. It is an active parish church within the Diocese of East Anglia and has Grade II listed status. Its geographical position makes it the furthest-east Catholic parish church across the British Isles.
Catholics in Lowestoft were served from Great Yarmouth from 1867 and gathered in several hired spaces before establishing a parish in 1881. An early chapel occupied a net loft, but increasing attendance led to fundraising for more suitable premises. Local architects George Baines and F. W. Richards planned the present building in the Arts and Crafts tradition. Work formally commenced in August 1900, and the completed church celebrated its inaugural Mass on 5 June 1902. A Heritage Lottery Fund award of £25,400 supported external repairs in 2017.
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Frequently asked questions
What denomination is Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea?⌄
Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea in Lowestoft belongs to the Roman Catholic tradition.
How old is the Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea building?⌄
The building dates from 1902. It is on the statutory register as a Grade II listed building.
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