North Beach, WA - Our Lady of Grace Catholic
Year Built: 1971
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Address: 5 Kitchener Street, North Beach, Western Australia, 6020
Architect: Eoin Martin
Traditional Owners: Mooro Nyoongar Katitjin Bidi people
Last Updated: 30/07/2024
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History and Architecture:
The parish was established in 1951 when Fr T Prendiville was appointed Parish Priest with the church blessed and opened in 1954. The main feature being a large A-frame building. The architect personally explained it as representing the wings of a dove symbolizing the Holy Spirit. The building was built by Mr. Pat Begley and constructed at a cost of $78,000. It was consecrated and opened by His grace Archbishop Goody in 1971.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 - 1955 | Father Thomas Prendiville | 1985 | ||
| 1955 - 1956 | Father J. Sullivan | |||
| 1957 - 1957 | Father Michael Bryne | |||
| 1957 - 1958 | Father C. Nolan | |||
| 1958 - 1959 | Father Peter Kelly | |||
| 1959 - 1966 | Father Joseph Depiazzi | |||
| 1966 - 1969 | Father J. Chokolich | |||
| 1969 - 1973 | Father R. O'Reilly | |||
| 1974 - 1982 | Father James Mullins | |||
| 1982 - 2007 | Father Ken Keating | |||
| 2007 - 2019 | Father Richard Smith | |||
| 2019 - | Father Hyginus Ebede |
Organ:
No information currently available. Submissions welcomed.
Source:
1. Deceased Clergy in Australia, 1788-2024
2. Church website.