The Mass returned to Oundle from October, 1914 to May, 1919 for the benefit of Belgian refugees. By 1933, the Catholics went ot Mass at Blackfriars School, Laxton. Once more the Mass returned to Oundle in a room in Jack Eaton's home in 1937. The priests from Laxton officiated. After seven months, Jack Eaton's cottage in St Osyth's Lane was converted into a Catholic chapel. In January, 1940, Oundle and district was given to the Peterborough Parish. Mass was celebrated. in the old Town Hall by Father Rudderham (who later became bishop of Clifton) and Father Payne. In August, 1948, the old Baptist Church in West Street was purchased and dedicated to St Wilfrid by Bishop Leo Parker.

St. Wilfrid's West Street (formerly the old Baptist Church)

Bishop Leo Parker opens St. Wilfrid's Church (August 1948)

Father Anthony Throckmorton was appointed the first resident priest He lived at 59 West Street, which has long since been demolished. This priest also looked after Thrapston, travelling on his motor cycle which he named Salamanca, after Father Hayes' famous horse. The chapel cost £1,000 and was paid for by a G. Lord, of Lilford, a local Catholic

In March, 1952, Father Throckmorton left. St John's School (Apethorpe Hall) was opened as a Home Office Approved School for Catholic boys. Father Charles Cunningham was appointed chaplain and given charge of Oundle and district. Thrapston came under the control of Wellingborough, and the Presbytery in West Street was sold.