Wahroonga, NSW - Holy Name Catholic
Year Built: 1954
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Address: 35 Billyard Avenue, Wahroonga, New South Wales, 2076
Architect: Nancy Davey
Traditional Owners: Kuringgai people
Last Updated: 26/02/2024
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History and Architecture:
The Parish of Holy Name was established on 18th March 1948, by decree of Cardinal Norman Gilroy, Archbishop of Sydney, as a parish of the Archdiocese of Sydney , and was immediately placed under the pastoral care of the Dominican Fathers.
The construction of the church began in October 1951 and was designed by Mrs. Nancy Davey. It was opened on 21 March 1954 and was consecrated by Bishop Muldoon, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Sydney, on 25 April 1982.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 - | Father Columba Jennings | |||
| 2023 - | Father Kelvin Lovegrove |
Organ:
No information currently available. Submissions welcomed.
Source:
1. Church website.