Corpus Christi Church, Boscombe
| Corpus Christi Church | |
|---|---|
| Catholic Church of Corpus Christi, Boscombe | |
South side of the church | |
| 50°43′38″N 1°49′47″W / 50.727315°N 1.829851°W | |
| OS grid reference | SZ1208991974 |
| Location | Boscombe, Dorset |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Website | CorpusChristiBoscombe.org.uk |
| History | |
| Status | Active |
| Founded | 1895 |
| Founder(s) | Baroness Pauline von Hugel |
| Dedication | Body of Christ |
| Consecrated | 8 September 1896 |
| Events | Extended 1932-34 Re-ordered 1974 |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Parish Church |
| Heritage designation | Grade II |
| Designated | 27 February 1976 |
| Architect(s) | J. William Lunn |
| Style | Gothic Revival |
| Groundbreaking | 22 August 1895 |
| Completed | 22 April 1934 |
| Construction cost | £5000 (£15,000 extension) |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 800 |
| Spire height | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Administration | |
| Province | Southwark |
| Diocese | Portsmouth |
| Deanery | Bournemouth |
Corpus Christi Church is a Roman Catholic church in Boscombe, on the outskirts of Bournemouth in Dorset. It was founded by Baroness Pauline von Hügel and the Jesuits, and is currently served by the Diocese of Portsmouth. It is situated on St James' Square, on the corner of Parkwood Road and Christchurch Road. It was founded in 1895 and from its 108 ft tall bell tower, it is possible to see the Isle of Wight.