Puckeridge
New Catholic Church
On Sunday evening the new Roman Catholic Church, situated in a garden adjoining the high road, and almost exactly opposite St Thomas' R.C. School, was opened by His Eminence Cardinal Bourne, who was attended by the Rev. E.J. Mahoney, D.D., as deacon, and the Rev. J. McKenzie as sub-deacon.
The alter vases were filled with Madonna lilies and white phlox. The church was crowded wto its fullest extent. The hymns from the Benediction Service were sweetly sung by the children from the school, and Miss O'Brien presided at the organ.
In his address, the Cardinal expressed pleasure that such a convenient site had been obtained for the church. He was also glad that the number of Catholics had grown sufficiently for them to have a church of their own at Puckeridge.
The church was designed by Mr Thomas Scott, and built by Messrs. Ekins and Co., of Hertford. Towards the cost of the building, Puckeridge and district have contributed £120.