Emily Louise Coleman
was our benefactress.
Her portrait hangs opposite the Lady Chapel above the choir seats.
1914. Canon James Daley
Parish Priest of Havant. Opened the Church. The main aisle of the present building was the original church and
the presentLady Chapel Altar was the original High Altar.
1925. Fr James McGuckin
was appointed first Parish Priest, whenHayling separated from Havant.
1960. Fr McGuckin
retired and was replaced by Fr.Edward Casey, who wasresponsible for building the transepts, circa 1961 - 1964.
1970. Fr. Peter Stoyle
arrived on temporary posting and was appointedParish Priest in May 1971.
1974.
Parish House opened.
1979. Bishop Emery
blessed the Cemetary and Church Hall.1984. Bishop Emery
Consecrated the Church.1994. Fr. Richard Hind
was appointed Parish Priest on theretirement of Fr. Peter Stoyle.
1996. Fr. David Freeman
& nbsp; was appointed Parish Priest on theposting of Fr. Richard Hind
2005. Fr. Andrew Chandler
was appointed Parish Priest on theretirement of Fr. David Freeman.
