History of the Parish of St. John's, Standishgate
The parish/mission was founded in the 1680's by the Jesuits (Society of Jesus). The Jesuits handed the church over to the Liverpool Archdiocese in 1933.
History of the Wigan Mission of the Society of Jesus
Compiled by the Rev. J.G Macleod whilst living at St.John's Presbytery in 1900.
(Thanks to Ron Hunt and Bob Sanders)
History of St. John's 1686-1965
Produced at Christmas 1965, contains an amount of Rev. Macleod's work, but contains substantial. additional history
St.John's School - Dicconson Street
An article previously produced by the Society with in-depth information on the "lost building" in Dicconson St, also provides further details on the Rodney St and Brick Kiln Lane schools.
Heritage Buildings of Wigan
View the images and history of the Listed Buildings:-
Church of St. John
St. John's Club
Walmesley Monument