This is one of the oldest images of St Philip, painted in the year of his canonisation, 1622. His reputation for sanctity had spread all over the Catholic world, and the Congregation of the Oratory had begun to grow. Here we have a lifesize fresco in the Church of San Carlo Borromeo at Forio, on the Island of Ischia, in the Bay […]

The Easter Issue of ‘Country Life’ will feature a special article on the Holy Name, with wonderful pictures and a great write up.
It will be on sale in all good newsagents from 8th April.

Great Churches of the North West
by Matthew Byrne
Twenty six churches in Cumbria, Lancashire, Greater Manchester and Merseyside are here featured in a series of captivating photographic portraits by Matthew Byrne. The selection has been made on the basis of architectural distinction, beauty, quality of sculpture, carving, stained glass, historic interest and dramatic setting. The churches […]

Cardinal Newman

 The Cause of Cardinal Newman’s beatification is moving ahead in Rome. A copy of this famous image of him in his Cardinal’s robes hangs towards the back of the Holy Name, and his Meditations and Devotions are often used here during Holy Hour before Benediction on Saturday evenings throughout the year.
He is known and revered […]

There has been a long tradition at the Holy Name of great liturgical music. St Philip would often take groups of young men into the fields around Rome, there to learn to love God and his Mother, to share in the joys and humour of Christian life, all accompanied by music and song made by […]

Holy Name Car Parking
 

There is additional parking in the University Car Park
at the back of the church.
Monday - Friday after 4pm
Saturday and Sunday all day.
 

Access is off Dover Street, and costs £2 (2 x £1 coin)