St John the Baptist's Church, Brighton

St John the Baptist, Brighton
Map
50°49′10″N 0°07′34″W / 50.8194°N 0.1261°W / 50.8194; -0.1261
DenominationRoman Catholic
History
DedicationSt John the Baptist
Administration
ProvinceSouthwark
DioceseArundel and Brighton
DeaneryBrighton
ParishSt John the Baptist, Brighton
Clergy
Priest(s)Revd David Foley

St John the Baptist's Church is a Roman Catholic church in the Kemptown area of the English city of Brighton and Hove. It was the first Roman Catholic church built in Brighton after the process of Catholic Emancipation in the early 19th century removed restrictions on Catholic worship. Located on Bristol Road, a main road east of the city centre, it is one of 11 Catholic churches in Brighton and Hove.[1] The Classical-style building, which was funded by Maria Fitzherbert and completed in 1835, has been listed at Grade II* by English Heritage for its architectural and historical importance.

  1. ^ "Parishes Alphabetically by Town". Diocese of Arundel & Brighton website. DABNet. 2008. Retrieved 27 April 2008.