Axedale, VIC - St Mary's Catholic
Year Built: 1902
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Saint: Mary
Address: 15 Raglan Place East, Axedale, Victoria, 3551
Architect: Unknown
Traditional Owners: Dja Dja Wurrung people
Last Updated: 08/03/2023
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History and Architecture:
The original St Mary’s church was blessed and opened for worship on Sunday 9th February, 1862. It was a bluestone building, plain and unpretentious, on the hill, maybe 100 or so yards east of the present Church.
The current Church consists of a nave 48’ x 26’, sanctuary 17’ x 16’, vestry 14’ x 11’, and a porchway at the entrance 8’ x 8’. The nave has a height in the centre of 33’ from the floorline to the apex of the ceiling and is lighted by nine lancet-headed windows, which are glazed and tinted leadlights.
The foundation stone was laid by Bishop Reville O.S.A. of Sandhurst on February 16th, 1902.
Clergy:
There are currently no clergy recorded for this church. Submissions are welcomed.
Source:
1. The Church website.