Welcome

Once upon a time this church was full of colour and richly embellished as Catholic churches were across the land. Time and the effects of some inappropriate improvements have diminished the vision of the first founders, but we are gradually restoring the dignity of this lovely place.

Our Ladye Star of the Sea is built of stones, but there are also ‘living stones’ at the heart of our community. It will be 175 years on 16th September 2027, since its consecration in 1852; that this church has been a place of prayer, for solace on dark days, and joy on the bright ones. 

We give thanks for all the priests and generous sailors who have made this all possible. Step inside and be at peace with God and the angels. The Lord is present in this place.

God Bless

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“A prospect of Ye Church of Our Ladye Star of the Sea Greenwich”   

Canon Richard North is buried in a tomb to the left of the sanctuary. He was the first priest appointed to Our Ladye Star of the Sea who raised the money for the construction of the church at Greenwich. Sometime before 1850 he commissioned an engraving from which he printed posters. 

They provided an artist’s impression of what the intended church would look like when finally complete. One of these original posters survives. It portrays the church as if standing in spacious grounds displaying elevations of the building exactly as it stands today seen from the east and west fronts. 

The original engraving was presented to the Rt Rev Nicholas Wiseman Vicar Apostolic of London (this would have been before 1850, when the Archdiocese of Westminster was set up and Wiseman became cardinal).

Among other historic documents there is also a handcrafted Papal Blessing dating from 1870. It was conferred upon the congregation 155 years ago. The border of this document is beautifully illuminated. These articles have survived all this time. 

We have replicated some of the detail of the original artwork to produce beautiful mementos of our church. These make great gifts. There are two styles, one featuring the original monochrome poster and another merging the engraving of the church with the illuminated coloured border from the 1870 document. Mounted on card, the unframed prints retail at £10, or ready to hang with a quality black frame for £20. We have two on display at the back of the church. 

These are keepsakes sold towards the restoration. Canon North’s legacy remains, we continue to draw on his creative inspiration to raise funds towards the restoration of the church for another generation. 

We also have available in the repository at the back of the church, other religious items for sale, the proceeds of which go to the restoration funds. 

Our last stock of tea towels with the exclusive Wardell-inspired design sold out, but we can order more. Also, perhaps in the future, some postcards of the church of a similar design as published in 1905. If you have any more ideas for fundraising then do get in touch!

Contact us or ask at church to purchase these items.