Clear Island Waters, QLD - Sacred Heart Catholic
Year Built: 1986
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Address: 50 Fairway Drive, Clear Island Waters, Queensland, 4226
Architect: Unknown
Traditional Owners: Yugambeh people
Last Updated: 21/09/2022
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History and Architecture:
A Foundation stone reads, "This Church dedicated to the Sacred heart of Jesus was blessed and opened by His Grace the Most Reverend F.R. Rush D.D. Archbishop of Brisbane on Sunday 22nd June 1986 Rev O.K. Oxenham DCL OBE Parish Priest Surfers Paridis Broadbeach".
A plaque reads, “ The rose window faces the mountains to the west: the mountains were a place of encounter with God. the church is built beside a lake: the lake was a place of encounter with Jesus. The design combines the everyday world surrounding this parish with the universal symbols of the scriptures, these symbols revolve around a white circle: the spirit of God”.
Clergy:
This list may not contain every serving cleric, past or present, for this church.
Further submissions welcomed.
| Years | Name | Annotation | D.o.B | D.o.D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 - 1986 | Father O. K. Oxenham | |||
| 2022 - | Father Peter Dillon |
Organ:
No information currently available. Submissions welcomed.