Ayr, QLD - Sacred Heart Catholic
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Address: 98 Edwards Street, Ayr, Queensland, 4807
Architect: Unknown
Traditional Owners: Juru people
Last Updated: 10/11/2022
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History and Architecture:
The Church was erected in the 1890's.
A plaque reads, " In recognition of the Centenary of Catholic History Parish of Brandon and Ayr formed by Dr Duhig Bishop of Rockhampton St Patrick's Day 1912. Parkside Parish formed 1955 - East Ayr Parish formed 1959 - Amalgamated as Sacred Heart Parish Ayr in 1977. This plaque was blessed by Michael Putney Bishop of Townsville Diocese , on St Patrick's Day 17 March 2012. No Greater Love (John 15 13).
In 1918 the Presbyterian Manse was bought and removed to make a Presbytery. It cost £700. Emery's house was also bought near the Church at a cost of £700 to be a residence for the Sisters in Ayr. It was sold in 1921 for £1,117.
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 Walsh | |||
| 1912 - 1917 | Father Bucas | |||
| 1917 - | Monsignor Grogan | |||
| - | Father Cassar | 1927 | ||
| - | Father Patrick Rouillac | 1922 | ||
| - | Father Mulhall | 1908 | ||
| - | Father Stephen McDonagh | 1912 | ||
| 1926 - | Father John Hegarty | Curate | ||
| 1929 - | Father V. Monkton | Curate | ||
| 1930 - | Father Lyons | Curate | ||
| 1933 - | Father Rush | Curate | ||
| 1934 - | Father Thomas Gard | Curate | 1993 | |
| 1937 - | Father Thomas P. Feehly | |||
| 1937 - | Father Naughton | 1985 | ||
| - | Father Lanzon | 1931 | ||
| - | Monsignor Kelly | |||
| 2022 - | Father Manoj Mathew | |||
| 2022 - | Father Daniel Djobjowu Mawuko | Asst |
Organ:
No information currently available. Submissions welcomed.
Source:
1. A Souvenir Silver Jubilee 1912 - 1937 Sacred Heart Chuch Ayr in the Diocese of Townsville. Compiled by Brian McWilliam. LC 282.946 MCWI
2. Deceased Clergy in Australia, 1788-present