Parish Church of St Augustine of Hippo

Parish Church of St Augustine of Hippo Parish Church of St. Augustine of Hippo, Grimsby The Parish of St. Augustine came into being on May 14th 1912. Mary & St. Mary, Old Clee.

It was formed by taking 85 acres from the Parish of St. James and 255 acres from the Parish of the Holy Trinity and St. As part of the land of the Parish had belonged to the Augustinian Canons of Wellow Abbey, it was appropriate that it should be placed under the patronage of the great St Augustine of Hippo. The new church had been dedicated in November 1911 but was consecrated on March 28 th, 1912. The Vicar of Grimsby is the patron of the living and Canon A.A. Markham appointed Fr Frank Bloomer the first vicar of the new parish. He came to Grimsby from Barton upon Humber and remained here until his death in 1938. His cremated remains are interred in the Lady Chapel. During his incumbency nine priests served as Assistant Curates - how times have changed! St Augustine's is a truly beautiful church, designed by Sir Charles Nicholson. Henry Thorold describes the fine interior with its numerous altars, statues and lamps as "the kind of church that compels people to their knees". From its inception, the style and ethos reflects the Anglican Catholic tradition. The exterior of the church is also pleasing to the eye, with Virginia Creeper covering its walls and a well-kept and imaginative garden surrounding it.

On Sunday 30th August, we are celebrating our Patronal Festival at 10am.All are welcome. Refreshments will be served aft...
29/08/2026

On Sunday 30th August, we are celebrating our Patronal Festival at 10am.
All are welcome. Refreshments will be served afterwards.

10/08/2026

There is no organ recital this week...the next and final one is 19th August 12.30pm by Michael Baron.

We are delighted that our Head Chorister, Sophie Poole, is giving a recital this Friday at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £10 and ...
04/08/2026

We are delighted that our Head Chorister, Sophie Poole, is giving a recital this Friday at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £10 and can be purchased on the door.

20/07/2026

Just a reminder that our lunchtime organ recitals begin this Wednesday with Michael Pentelow at 12.30pm.
Free entry, refreshments served,
retiring donation.

14/07/2026

Our junior choir rehearses at 6pm on Wednesdays in church. Please send a private message if you have children who are interested.

11/07/2026
July 12th - 10am Sung mass.After the service, there will be refreshments including a buffet as we offer our sincere than...
11/07/2026

July 12th - 10am Sung mass.
After the service, there will be refreshments including a buffet as we offer our sincere thanks and say our official farewell to our priest Fr Adrian and his wife, Maria.
They have both been a tremendous support to us all here at St Augustine's and have given so much to us on all levels. Fr Adrian has given us spiritual guidance as well as pulling together our church community into a very strong position. New members of our congregation have been warmly welcomed and that will continue as Fr Terry, Fr Geoffrey and Fr Andy step in as our regular priests.
Maria has edited a superb church magazine on a monthly basis.
We will miss Fr Adrian and Maria enormously and we give them our very best wishes as they retire.

Please note there is a separate page for the Friends of St Augustine's which promotes all of the Friends concerts.The ne...
09/07/2026

Please note there is a separate page for the Friends of St Augustine's which promotes all of the Friends concerts.

The next concert is Friday 17th July 7.30pm and we welcome back internationally distinguished artists Bradley Creswick (violin) & David Murray (piano).

These superb musicians know how to entertain too.
Book now to guarantee a table seat: tel. 07398 567677 or email: [email protected]

15/05/2026

Please note: Tonight's concert is sold out.

The next concert organised by the Friends of St Augustine's is a welcome return of the DC Quartet.Advance booking essent...
27/04/2026

The next concert organised by the Friends of St Augustine's is a welcome return of the DC Quartet.
Advance booking essential due to sell out concerts in the past.
Ticket line: 07398 567677
Email: [email protected]

Address

St Augustine Avenue/Legsby Avenue Grimsby
Grimsby
DN320LA

Opening Hours

Saturday 7pm - 10pm
Sunday 9:30am - 11:30am

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