Brompton Oratory

Brompton Oratory
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51°29′50″N 0°10′11″W / 51.49722°N 0.16972°W / 51.49722; -0.16972
LocationBrompton Road, Knightsbridge, London, SW7 2RP
CountryUnited Kingdom
DenominationRoman Catholic
Websitewww.bromptonoratory.co.uk
History
StatusParish church
DedicationImmaculate Heart of Mary
Consecrated1884
Architecture
Functional statusActive
Architect(s)Herbert Gribble
George Campbell Sherrin
E. A. Rickards
C. T. G. Formilli
Russell Taylor
StyleItalian Baroque
Groundbreaking1880
Completed1884
Specifications
MaterialsPortland stone
Administration
ProvinceWestminster
DioceseWestminster
DeaneryKensington and Chelsea
ParishOratory
Clergy
ArchbishopVincent Nichols
ProvostJulian Large
Listed Building – Grade II*
Official nameThe Oratory
Designated15 April 1969
Reference no.1358123[1]

Brompton Oratory, also known as the London Oratory, is a neo-classical late-Victorian Catholic parish church in the Brompton area of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, neighbouring Knightsbridge, London. Its name stems from Oratorians, who own the building, live nextdoor at the London Oratory, and service the parish. The church's formal title is the Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

Its Grade II* architectural listing refers to it as "The Oratory". The Oratorian priests there celebrate Mass daily in both the Ordinary and Extraordinary forms. Due to its location and character, the church attracts expatriate worshippers and visitors from many countries. After World War II, it temporarily hosted the parish of the Polish diaspora in London. The church has a reputation for the quality of its Liturgical music and the notable musicians who perform there, among them, the late Ralph Downes. There are three choirs at the church. The London Oratory School in the nearby London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham is closely connected to the church, having been founded by the Oratorians.

  1. ^ Historic England. "The Oratory (1358123)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 10 November 2016.