Historic buildings need an enormous amount of care and maintenance. They also need champions, people to encourage their use, and promote their existence. Friends of St.John’s Church is an independent charity that has been formed to support the upkeep and use of St. John’s Catholic church and its grounds. Its purposes are to help conserve, maintain and improve the fabric, furnishings and fittings of St. John’s, and its grounds, and to (1) support the upkeep of the building and its grounds and (2) foster public interest in the building and its grounds. We are determined that no lack of support or funds will prevent this beautiful, historic church from continuing to serve the community.

St John’s church, dated 1839, is one of the oldest churches in the Diocese, and witnessed the first public Catholic worship in the town since the Reformation. It has a strong Pugin connection; is an important part of the town’s heritage and your support can make a difference in ensuring its continued presence for the future.

There are many skills that exist in the local community. Whether it is making tea or filling in funding applications, cutting the grass or organising an event such as an art exhibition - these are all important if the church is to remain vibrant part of the future of our community, and a symbol of its rich heritage.

To join the Friends costs only £5 a year, but we are more interested in your skills and ideas than a membership fee. So come along –become a Friend of St John’s today!

For the website of the Catholic Parish of St John the Baptist, Melton Mowbray please visit: