St Patrick's Parish, Southport: Parish History

Guided Tour

The new complex is designed to provide for a wide range of activities. The main entrance is the former main entrance to the old church, now enhanced by a wider platform and steps with a ramp for the disabled. A simple canopy gives protection from the rain on inclement days.
On entering the building you come into a small porch which provides a disabled and ladies toilets. Double doors lead into a large gathering area or 'narthex', with a specially designed ceramic tiled floor reminiscent of a monastic cloister.
Off the narthex, to the left, is the parish office which is open during each weekday and before and after Sunday Masses. Staffed by volunteers the Office provides a centre for general parish administration and it also ensures some extra security for the church which continues to be open all day from 8.30am to approximately 5pm