North Geelong, VIC - St John the Evangelist Catholic
Year Built: 1935
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Saint: John
Address: 19 St David Street, North Geelong, Victoria, 3215
Architect: C. Kelly
Traditional Owners: Wadawurrung people
Last Updated: 04/01/2023
History and Architecture:
The land had cost £1080 in 1920; the building £3,700, furniture and fencing £800 in 1935. Much of the latter money had been raised by Ashby parishioners by Queen Competitions, Parish Balls and lesser functions, so that they developed a proprietary interest in the project.
The architect Mr C. Kelly designed a Romanesque building which is unique among Geelong churches. The altar was provided by the Cuddly family, the round window above the altar by Fr Malone, the two stained glass windows 'Star of the Sea' and `St Joseph' by Miss Annie Campbell, the latter in memory of her forebears the O'Meara Family of Cowie's Creek. Mr and Mrs W. Campbell donated the pulpit and crucifix.
The Church was opened on 15 December 1935 by his Grace the most Reverend Daniel Mannix Archbishop of Melbourne.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
- | Father B. Payne | |||
- | Father Kehoe | Asst | ||
- | Father T. McCarthy | |||
- | Father Coleman | Asst | ||
- | Father . Gubbels | Asst | ||
- | Father M. Nolan | Asst | ||
- | Father D. White | |||
- | Father K. Larkins | Asst | ||
- | Father J. Brady | |||
- | Father L. Van Der Geest | Asst | 2001 | |
- | Father P. McCarten | Asst | ||
- | Father G. Hogarty | Asst | ||
- | Father K. Garry | Asst | ||
- | Father G. Briglia | Asst | 2000 | |
- | Father S. O'Dwyer | Asst |
Source:
1. Remembering St John's North Geelong 1923 - 1966. Edited by Bryan Power. SLT 372.99452 R282P.