“When the peal of this bell resounds in the clouds may a legion of angels stand watch over the assembly of your Church, the first-fruits of the faithful, and afford your ever-abiding protection to them in body and spirit.” ~ Roman Ritual

Church bells remind us of the presence of God in our midst.  They mark the passage of time and call the Faithful to prayer; they give a voice to our rejoicing on Sundays and Holy days, and to our mourning during the funerals of departed brothers and sisters in Christ.

As part of the design and planning of St. Philip church, the tower received special attention to ensure it would be able to support a full ring of bells.

In consultation with John Taylor & Co. the last remaining bellfoundry in the United Kingdom, St. Philip’s developed a custom plan for 8 bells, providing options both for the traditional method of hand-ringing by rope, and also a mechanized system to chime the bells on a schedule.  Each bell will be tuned to a different pitch, allowing for the traditional form of bell music called “change ringing.”