Moe, VIC - St Kieran's Catholic
Year Built: 1970
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Saint: Kieran
Address: 2 Wirraway Street, Moe, Victoria, 3825
Architect: Alan G Robertson
Traditional Owners: Gunaikurnai people
Last Updated: 30/06/2024
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History and Architecture:
The first St Keiran's stood on a block of land on the higher eastern side of the George and Anzac Streets and was blessed on 16 December 1900. A Foundation stone was laid on 9 August 1970 by his Lordship the Most Reverend Arthur Francis Fox D.D. Bishop of Sale.
The cost was just over $67,000, is large enough to see 500 people and was designed by Architect Mr Alan G Robertson of Carlton.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1894 - | Father R. Coyne | |||
| 1956 - 1963 | Father P. O'Dwyer | 2003 | ||
| 1963 - 1966 | Father T. Shorthall | |||
| 1968 - 1969 | Father Bowman | |||
| 1970 - | Father L Dunelea O.M.I. |
Organ:
No information currently available. Submissions welcomed.
Source:
1. St Keiran's Moe A History and Official Opening Souvenir