The Rushden Echo, 19th June, 1914 [extract from council meeting]

Roman Catholic School Treat
An application was also received from Father O’Gorman for the use of the Ground for children’s sports on the general school treat day in July.

It was resolved to accede to the application on the same terms as last year.

Rushden Argus, 19^th October 1917

Father Lockyer – A popular Priest

The Rev. E. W. Lockyer has just been appointed by the Bishop of Northampton to undertake the Catholic pastorate of Rushden. He is described as “a young and eloquent preacher, an enthusiast for the faith to which he is a convert, calls a spade a spade, is a brilliant conversationalist, an oarsman of considerable prowess, and an all-round lover of sport. The rev. Gentleman is likely to be heard much of.”

Father Lockyer was four years in a curacy at Peterborough, and four years at Huntingdon and Ramsey. The church at Rushden has never previously had a permanent priest, and Father Lockyer will be the first Rector.

Rushden Catholics' New Organ Opened
A new pipe organ was opened at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Rushden on Sunday, the occasion of the centenary of Catholic emancipation. The organ was solemnly blessed by The Rev. Father Nutt.

The organist was Mr. L. Johnson late of St. John's Catholic Church Norwich, who played Impromptu No 1 in A major, by Colerridge Taylor; Agnus Dei by Bizet, and Bach's Fugue in D.

The choir was led by Mr. S. Horner, and sang the St. Cecilia Mass in B flat. The service ended with the congregation singing "Praise to the Holiest in the Height".