Sunshine VIC - Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Catholic

History and Architecture:

In 1909 at a meeting of local Catholic families from English, Celtic, Maltese and Italian backgrounds that the decision was made to raise funds for a Church in Sunshine.  At the time the Parish of Footscray, formed in 1890, serviced the Pastoral needs of the district of Sunshine with the first Mass celebrated in 1903 at the House of the Station Master. By 1913 a timber church had been built however in 1939 it was burnt down. By 1913 a timber church had been built however in 1939 it was burnt down.

A Foundation stone reads, "A.M.D.G. This stone was blessed and laid by Most Rev D Mannix D.D. L.L.D. Archbishop of Melbourne 26th January 1941. Rev F Ryder P.P. P.J. O'Connor Architect. Simme and Co Pty Ltd Builders".

For a complete history visit the church website here.