Michelago, NSW - St Patrick's Catholic
Year Built: 1906
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Saint: Patrick
Address: 6418 Monaro Highway, Michelago, New South Wales, 2620
Architect: Unknown
Traditional Owners: Ngarigo people
Last Updated: 15/04/2024
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History and Architecture:
The parish opened with the arrival of a resident priest in 1890. The first St Patrick’s at Michelago was built in 1865 and it’s still there at the rear of the current church, showing its age but hinting at its secrets and its stories.
The second St Patrick’s was built in 1907 from bricks made on the site from local red clay.Petersen and the completed church was dedicated on Trinity Sunday, 30 June 1889. It was a simple rectangular building with a small entry porch on the western end.In 1907 a vestry was built and in 1919 a new porch was added to the church and electric light installed.
A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was blessed and laid by His Grace Archbishop Kelly on Sunday October 21st 1906".
Clergy:
There are currently no clergy recorded for this church. Submissions are welcomed.
Organ:
No information currently available. Submissions welcomed.
Contributions:
1. 2024 Simon Saunders for church photos.
Source:
1. Catholic Voice 14 Feb 2023.