Alice Springs, NT - Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic
Year Built: 1967
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Address: 4 Hartley Street, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, 0870
Architect: Andrew McPhee & Associates
Traditional Owners: Arrernte people
Last Updated: 06/04/2024
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History and Architecture:
In 1965 Fr. Dwyer MSC commenced preparation for the present church. Construction of a new church was underway on Lot 56 in late 1967. The foundation stone was blessed by Bishop JP O’Loughlin on 17th March, 1968. The church was officially opened on 11th May, 1969. Construction was by the Alice Springs firm Sitzler Brothers and the architect was Andrew McPhee. A two-storey dormitory building was constructed at the rear of the convent in 1969.
The Artist Voitre Marek provided the Church with various sculptures in 1969. These can be viewed here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Father Clunes | Locum from Port Augusta | ||
| 1929 - | Father James Long | |||
| 1938 - | Father George Henschke | 1954 | ||
| 1939 - 1949 | Father H. V. Eather | 1939 | ||
| 1965 - | Father Dwyer | 1970 | ||
| 1949 - | Father Tierney |
Organ:
No information currently available. Submissions welcomed.
Contributions:
1. 2024 Simon Saunders for links to source references.
Source:
1. NT Modern Org website.
2. Deceased Clergy in Australia, 1788-2024.
3. Photo from NT Modern.org