Campbelltown, NSW - St John's Catholic (Former)
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Saint: John
Address: 13 George Street, Campbelltown, New South Wales, 2560
Architect: John Therry
Architectural Style: Georgian
Traditional Owners: Dharawal people
Last Updated: 16/05/2024
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History and Architecture:
A stuccoed brick Church of simple Georgian design. The arched window openings and pilasters are marked by projecting render work and quoins represent ashlar work. In 1886 it was converted to a convent school, a mezzanine floor being added at the same time. Church built by Father Therry between 1825 and 1841 an important ecclesiastical group of which the former Church is amongst the oldest Roman Catholic Churches in Australia.
The foundation stone of St John's Roman Catholic Church was laid on 12 December 1824.
Clergy:
Following names are on the other St Johns record.
| Years | Name | Annotation | D.o.B | D.o.D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1835 - 1838 | Father John Therry | |||
| 1838 - 1848 | Father James Alipius Goold | |||
| 1850 - 1877 | Father John Paul Roche | |||
| 1878 - 1883 | Father John Paul Lynch |
Organ:
No information currently available. Submissions welcomed.
Source:
1. Australian Heritage Database.