Campbelltown, NSW - St John's Catholic
Year Built: 1887
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Saint: John
Address: 35 Cordeaux Street, Campbelltown, New South Wales, 2560
Architect: Mr J.B. Barlow
Traditional Owners: Dharawal people
Last Updated: 16/05/2024
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History and Architecture:
Father James Dunne took charge of Campbelltown parish in 1886 and one of his first tasks was to look to a new parish church. In March 1886 he signed a contract with Mr Oliver Harley of Darlinghurst for the erection and completion of St John’s Church, Cordeaux Street for a sum of £1686. The architect was Mr J.B. Barlow and Mr Harley was bound to complete the church in 36 weeks. In June an additional contract was let for the adding of a chancel and sacristy together with the removal of the old water-closet and the building of two new ones for a cost of £350.
The Foundation stone was laid by Cardinal Moran and the church was officially opened by Cardinal Moran on 22 May 1887.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 - 1885 | Father Augustus William Petre | |||
| 1886 - 1933 | Father James Dunne | 1931 | ||
| 1933 - 1954 | Father Arthur McHugh | 1954 | ||
| 1954 - 1955 | Father Thomas Vaughan | Administrator | 1968 | |
| 1955 - 1957 | Father Isadore Ekerick | Administrator | 1998 | |
| 1957 - 1974 | Father Thomas Grant | Administrator | ||
| 1974 - 1978 | Father Peter Lewis Comensoli | Administrator | ||
| 1978 - 1985 | Father Paul Ryan | |||
| 1985 - 1997 | Father Brian Jones | |||
| 1997 - 2017 | Father Michael Healy | |||
| 2017 - | Father John Ho |
Organ:
No information currently available. Submissions welcomed.
Source:
1. Church website.
2. Deceased Clergy in Australia, 1788-2024.