Church Overview

Designed by George Goldie in a Gothic Revival style, the church opened in 1865. Built in basilica form with two aisles, its bell tower has become the most prominent landmark in Wishaw. The tower houses a bell (tone E) which is rung every day at 12.00 noon and 6.00pm for the Angelus prayer and also 30 minutes before the main Sunday service and during weekday services.

Substantially enlarged by Bruce & Hay in 1906, when seating was created for a further 400 worshippers, new furnishings installed and a new aisle was added to the building. The church previously contained a pipe organ, this has been replaced by an electric instrument in recent renovations. Stained glass windows based on paintings by Jessie McGeechan of Coatbridge. 

Services

Sunday 10am and 6pm; Saturday 10am and Vigil Mass 4pm; Monday-Friday 9.30am

Opening Arrangements

Open Sunday 9.30am-1.30pm and 5.30-7.30pm, Monday-Friday 8.30am-1.30pm (Thursday 4.30pm), Saturday 9.00am-12.00 noon and 5.00-7.00pm

Disclaimer

The information about churches in Scotland’s Churches Scheme has been provided by the congregations or taken from the Historic Scotland list and published sources, in particular, the Buildings of Scotland volumes and the RIAS Illustrated Architectural Guides. To contact this specific church please complete the Contact this Church form above. The information is not authoritative; please contact Scotland’s Churches Trust to let us know of any errors or omissions.