Coolangatta, QLD - St Augustine's Catholic
Year Built: 1926
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Saint: Augustine
Address: Crn Tweed and McLean Streets, Coolangatta, Queensland, 4225
Architect: J.P. Donoghue
Architectural Style: Romanesque
Traditional Owners: Yugambeh people
Last Updated: 07/04/2024
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History and Architecture:
The Church was opened in 1926. The design was Italian Romanesque with a campanile rising to a height of 110 feet and seating for 800 people.
A Foundation stone reads, " he Foundation stone of this church to the Honour and Glory of God under the patronage of St Augustine was blessed and laid by The Most Reverend J. Duhig D.D. Archbishop of Brisbane 13th April 1925. The Rev L. Carlton P.P. ".
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 - 1940 | Father Leo Carlton | |||
| 1932 - 1967 | Father Dudley Boland | Asst 1932 | ||
| 1940 - | Father Douglas | Asst | ||
| 1968 - 1993 | Father Martin Brady | |||
| 1993 - 1993 | Father Leo Wright | |||
| 1993 - | Father Kevin Smith | |||
| 2023 - | Father John Scarrott |
Organ:
No information currently available. Submissions welcomed.
Source:
1. 75 Year Anniversay of the Parish of Saint Augustine Coolangatta / Tungin 1924 - 1999