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In 1931 Father William Corcoran came to Upton. By the time Father Corcoran arrived at Upton, it was plain that the rapid development of the village, and the increase in the number of Catholics, made it necessary to start thinking about a new church.
These were difficult times with the post war depression, people had very little money to look after their own needs, never mind paying for a new church.
Father Corcoran was also saying mass at Greasby; the old temporary church used at Heswall was bought and moved to land in Greasby. Father Corcoran said the first mass in this Chapel on 5th August 1940. The first Parish Priest was appointed in March 1944. Father Corcoran left Upton in June 1944.
Father Corcoran was Replaced by Father Maurice Stone, a much younger and very determined man. It didn't take Father Stone long to decide that the Parish of St Joseph's, Upton could and would provide themselves with a church.
He looked for ways to raise money, and another garden party was planned, his vigour and enthusiasm infected the entire parish. June 30th 1945 was the great day, and no less than six months hard work was put in by the parish.
At long last the great day arrived, would it keep fine? It didn't. A steady downpour descended on the day, it rained and it rained and it rained, but the garden party was officially opened at the advertised time of 2.30 pm. Despite the weather, it was a great success and £910 was raised.
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