Can you help to restore this Grade 2 listed church
(one of the finest early Victorian Catholic churches in England)
founded by the Countess of Clare in 1846?

£200000 required for the restoration of the stonework, roof,
windows and drainage system.
Work on this project is due to start on 10th April and will last for approximately five months.
£40000 is the figure which is still required in February 2006

All contributions (however small) will be gratefully received.
Cheques payable to :
"PRCTDR Ryde St. Mary and St. Michael Appeal A/C"
and sent to The Parish Priest, The Presbytery, St. Mary's Passage,
Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 2RG

A free history / guide to the church will be sent in return for all donations.

Mass will be offered for the Intentions of all benefactors