The Challoner Hall

The Challoner Hall is named after one of the towering figures of English Catholicism: Bishop Richard Challoner, Vicar-Apostolic of the London District during the anti-Catholic riots of 1780. Often in frail health, he was forced to spend much of his life in hiding, and frequently changing address, to avoid capture. A prolific writer and tireless apologist for the Catholic faith, one of his most famous works was a prayer book for the laity, the Garden of the Soul, published in 1740.

The Hall was extensively refurbished in 2016 and was re-opened and blessed on 6th January 2017 by the then Apostolic Nuncio, H.E. Antonio Mennini. It is an ideal space for gatherings of up to 70 people and is available for hire.

Please contact Fr Mark on markelliottsmith@rcdow.org.uk or on 020 7934 9313 for details.