Our Heritage at Stake
Our Mission to Safeguard the Sacred Status of Our Lady of the Snows Chapel for future generations
The chapel has been foundational to Catholic life of the
City of Bath for 195 years.
The Values Guiding Our Preservation Efforts
Respecting centuries of tradition, nurturing Catholic faith and Christian belief, strengthening community bonds, and safeguarding heritage are the core values that inspire and guide our campaign.
Solemn mass on 26th June 2026, feast St Peter & St Paul, celebrated by our very own alumni priests with a packed chapel full of alumni, former teachers and staff and parents.
Who is PriorParkVerify
We are a connected global community of Prior Park alumni, former parents, and former staff and enthusiastic Bathonians— some based locally in Bath and others settled around the world. We are united by our deep passion for Prior Park and a shared concern over the current leadership's rigid, procedural decision-making.
Why now?
Since 2024, several high-profile decisions have left our community deeply confused and created divisions. The leadership has failed to share the data driving these major changes. Furthermore, we have witnessed belligerent behaviour toward authorities and individuals, masked by corporate “language of unity” that does not match their actions.
So why a petition?
This petition gives a voice to widespread concern regarding the Prior Park Trust, appealing to everyone who values our shared heritage—regardless of faith—to stand with the Catholic community. By demonstrating broad public support, we can help Bishop Bosco confidently follow both his conscience and the wishes of his wider flock, ensuring this magnificent Chapel is preserved as a sacred Catholic site and protected from secularisation by civil authorities.
Is PriorParkVerify capitalising from this?
No money is being asked, nor will it be accepted. In fact if you feel compelled to donate please donate to your local parish.
This is purely Catholic right?
Prior Park is a cornerstone of Georgian Bath, bound to the wider city through centuries of shared history and civic contribution. While rooted in a proud Catholic tradition, our school has always been an open, diverse community that warmly embraces people of all faiths and backgrounds. This campaign is about respecting our shared heritage, honouring our founders, and ensuring future generations inherit these enduring values of openness and belonging. So it;s not just about being Catholic its about being a respectable citizen.
So What?
Prior Park is a fundamental pillar of Georgian Bath. The estate's rich history and ongoing contributions to the city have created an unbreakable bond with the wider Bathonian community. This campaign is about respecting our shared heritage, honouring our founders, and ensuring future generations inherit these core historical values.
To secularise the chapel is to hollow out the heart and soul of our community, leaving an irreplaceable void for everyone. We cannot claim to respect a place of sanctuary while turning it into a venue for discos, parties, and provocative art installations that belong in a gallery. A chapel should remain a dedicated space for stillness, reverence, and reflection—not an all-purpose entertainment hall.
Join Us in Protecting Our Shared Heritage
Help preserve the chapel’s sacred status by signing the petition and encouraging others to support this vital cause.
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