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Fr Denis Toplass
Parish Priest 1963 - 1964 

Eighth Parish Priest
Denis was born in Hartshill, Stoke on Trent in 1917 and was ordained in 1941. He spent most of his priestly life in the south of the diocese around Oxford until he was appointed to St Gregory’s at the age of 46.
After leaving Longton he was appointed to Henley on Thames where he spent 26 years. Denis was made a Canon in 1979 and died in 1991.
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During his short Ministry he:
Established a scheme of planned giving to ensure a steady income for the Building fund.

Assistant Priests

1957-1964
1961-1968
Archibald Snell - Moved to Kenilworth, later Parish Priest of Birches Head 1988-1999
Michael Doona
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