Reservoir, VIC - Holy Name Catholic

Denomination: Roman Catholic

Address: 28 Robb Street, Reservoir, Victoria, 3073

Architect: Unknown

Traditional Owners: Wurundjeri people

Last Updated: 29/06/2023

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History and Architecture:

The foundations of the parish were laid in pre-war days when the late Father O'Grady purchased land in Robb St, for future developments. On 2nd April 1939, His Grace, Archbishop Mannix blessed and opened the Church-School, with sanctuary, sacristy and three classrooms.

A Foundation stone reads, "This stone symbol of Christ Chief corner stone of the church was set and blessed by His Grace Archbishop Simonds 10th May 1964 Rev A Cleary Parish Priest. J.P. Saraty F.C Dixon".

The Church was opened on 20th December 1964 by Archbishop Simond. A plaque on the bell tower reads, " Erected July 1980 To the Glory of the Lamb that was slain Apoc 1V.12. The Bells are named Mary, Joseph and John the Evangelist after the figures in the Knock Apparition may they proclaim the good news the Angel announced to Mary (Luke 1 26 : 36).

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
1952 - 1985 Father Anthony Cleary
1958 - 1960 Father Kevin Kincade Asst
1960 - 1963 Father Barry King Asst
1963 - 1965 Father Peter Phelan Asst
1965 - 1967 Father Tom O'Keefe Asst
1967 - 1969 Father Michael Sheehy Asst
1969 - 1972 Father Len Thomas Asst
1972 - 1972 Father John Stuart Asst
1974 - 1975 Father Ted Burns Asst
1975 - 1977 Father Terry Kean Asst
1977 - 1979 Father Ray Deal Asst
1979 - 1980 Father Gerry Medici Asst
1981 - 1985 Father Les Harper Asst
1985 - 1994 Father Vic Rubeo
1986 - 1990 Father John Hannan Asst
1994 - 2000 Father John O'Shea
2000 - Father Peter O'Rouke
2022 - Father Joseph Vincent Bui-Duc-Tien

Organ:

No information currently available. Submissions welcomed.

Source:

1. East of the Shamrock A History of Holy Name Parish East Preston. SLT 282.9451 H738C
2. Church website.