Northcote, VIC - St Joseph's Catholic

Denomination: Roman Catholic

Saint: Joseph

Address: 140 Westbourne Grove, Northcote, Victoria, 3070

Architect: Unknown

Last Updated: 25/05/2021

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History and Architecture:

The first Northcote Catholic Church services were held in 1891 in a small wooden church in Arthurton Road.

In 1897 a more suitable site for a church was chosen and on January 15 1899, St Josephs was opened at 140 Westbourne Grove, Ruckers Hill.

A Foundation stone in Latin reads in part, A.M.D.G. Revd Thomas Joseph Carr Archbishop of Melbourne on 20th August 1916, Architect C.W. Van Heems, H Jones Builder".

Clergy:

There are currently no clergy recorded for this church. Submissions are welcomed.

Organ:

No information currently available. Submissions welcomed.