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Benalla, VIC - St Joseph's Catholic

Benalla, VIC - St Joseph's Catholic

Year Built: 1908

Address: Corner Wedge & Arundel Streets, , Benalla Victoria, 3672

The first St Joseph's was built in 1866. The current Church was completed in 1908 in a Romanesque style at a cost of £9,000. The Foundation stone was laid by his Grace the Most Reverend Dr Carr Archbishop of Melbourne on 21 July 1907 assisted by Bishop Reville and Dean Davey 1907. In 1989 a fire destroyed a large part of the building…

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Bendemeer, NSW - Holy Innocents Catholic

Bendemeer, NSW - Holy Innocents Catholic

Year Built: 1968

Address: 72 Frederick Street, , Bendemeer New South Wales, 2355

A Foundation stone reads, " A. M. D. G. This stone commemorates the solemn blessing of Holy Innocents Church by the Rt Rev Maurice Tully P.P. Vicar Capitular 12th May, 1968 Rev George O'Connor, P.P. Pastor".

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Bendigo, VIC - Sacred Heart Catholic Cathedral

Bendigo, VIC - Sacred Heart Catholic Cathedral

Address: McKenzie Street, , Bendigo Victoria, 3550

Sacred Heart Cathedral is renowned for being one of the last completed gothic cathedrals of the twentieth century. The cathedral owes its existence to the legendary Rev Dr Henry Backhaus (1811-1882) from Paderborn in Germany, who was the pioneer priest on the Bendigo (Sandhurst) goldfields around 1852. Sacred Heart Cathedral is 75…

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Bendigo, VIC - St Killian's Catholic

Bendigo, VIC - St Killian's Catholic

Year Built: 1888

Address: 161 McCrae Steet, , Bendigo Victoria, 3550

The first church was a slab and canvas structure assembled in 1853 by Rev Dr Backhaus. In May 1856, construction of a stone church commenced. Topped by a slate roof, the church was a grand site with its 22 buttresses and four entrances. However, only 30 years later, the building was condemned as the walls were cracking and crumbling.…

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Bennettswood, VIC - St Scholastica Catholic

Bennettswood, VIC - St Scholastica Catholic

Address: 348 Burwood Highway, , Bennettswood Victoria, 3125

St Scholastica’s Parish was founded in 1962, separated from St Benedict’s with Father George Maltby as its first parish priest.

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Bentleigh, VIC - St Paul's Catholic

Bentleigh, VIC - St Paul's Catholic

Year Built: 1960

Address: 122 Jasper Road, , Bentleigh Victoria, 3204

A foundation stone reads " This stone symbol of Christ, Chief corner stone of the church was blessed and set by His Grace Archbishop Simonds 13th November 1960, T O'Sullivan P.P. S. J. Morgan and Associates Architect H.P. Yunken Pty Ltd Builder".

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Bermagui, NSW - Our Lady Help Christians Catholic

Bermagui, NSW - Our Lady Help Christians Catholic

Year Built: 1952

Address: 8 Paraboon Drive, , Bermagui New South Wales, 2546

A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was blessed and laid by Most Rev G. Young D.D. 28 Dec 1952. Rev J. Blakney".

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Berowra Heights, NSW - St Bernard Catholic

Berowra Heights, NSW - St Bernard Catholic

Address: 21 Warrina Street, , Berowra Heights New South Wales, 2081

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Berrima, NSW - St Francis Xavier Catholc

Berrima, NSW - St Francis Xavier Catholc

Year Built: 1851

Address: Oldbury Street, , Berrima New South Wales, 2577

A sandstone Victorian Free Gothic style church with gabled roofs a bellcote over the west front, a central porch on the north side and a vestry on the south side. The interior consists of a nave and sanctuary. Some of the pews were originally in the redundant Sutton Forest Roman Catholic Church of St patrick. The Church was designed by…

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Berry, NSW - St Patrick's Catholic

Berry, NSW - St Patrick's Catholic

Year Built: 1935

Address: Albert Street, , Berry New South Wales, 2535

The Church was established in 1870. A Foundation stone reads, "This Foundation stone of St Patrick's Church Berry was solemnly blessed and laid by His Grace The Most Rev M. Sheehan D.D. 24 November 1935".

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Berwick, VIC - St Michael's Catholic

Berwick, VIC - St Michael's Catholic

Year Built: 1984

Address: 125 High Street, , Berwick Victoria, 3806

The first church, built of weatherboard, was erected in 1870. It was originally part of the Brighton Parish. St. Michael's Parish was established in 1956, having previously been part of the parish of Dandenong. In 1956 it became part of the Diocese of Sale. The current Church was opened on 29 April 1984 and was blessed by the Bishop of…

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Bethanga, VIC - St Francis Catholic (Former)

Bethanga, VIC - St Francis Catholic (Former)

Year Built: 1886

Address: Bridge Street, , Bethanga Victoria, 3691

The first church was built in 1886. In 1917 Revd Dr Flynn decided the location of the church was not appropriate.The aged, the infirm and ill could not access the Church because of the steepness and parishioners who had to walk to Mass found it almost impossible to attend area became wet and muddy. On the 17th October 1917 the…

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Bethunga, VIC - St Francis Catholic (Former)

Bethunga, VIC - St Francis Catholic (Former)

Year Built: 1918

Address: 6 Bridge Street, , Bethunga Victoria, 3691

The Church was up for sale in 2023.

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Bexley, NSW - St Gabriel's Catholic

Bexley, NSW - St Gabriel's Catholic

Address: 55 Stoney Creek Road, , Bexley New South Wales, 2207

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Biggenden, QLD - St Peter's Catholic

Biggenden, QLD - St Peter's Catholic

Address: Victoria Street, , Biggenden Queensland, 4621

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Biloela, QLD - St Joseph's Catholic

Biloela, QLD - St Joseph's Catholic

Address: 66 Rainbow Street, , Biloela Queensland, 4715

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Binalong, NSW - St Patrick's Catholic

Binalong, NSW - St Patrick's Catholic

Year Built: 1913

Address: Monteagle Street, , Binalong New South Wales, 2584

The first church was located on Church Hill and was called the Church of St Peter's and Paul. The foundation stone of that church was laid in March 1859. It was later demolished. The Foundation stone of the existing Federation style church was laid on 17 September 1911 by the Catholic Bishop of Goulburn Dr Gallagher. Built of local…

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Birchip, VIC - St Mary's Catholic

Birchip, VIC - St Mary's Catholic

Address: 2 Corack Road, , Birchip Victoria, 3483

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Birdwood, SA - St Matthew's Catholic

Birdwood, SA - St Matthew's Catholic

Address: Shannon Street, , Birdwood South Australia, 2446

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Blackburn North, VIC - St Philip's Catholic

Blackburn North, VIC - St Philip's Catholic

Address: 60 Junction Road, , Blackburn North Victoria, 3130

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Blackburn South, VIC - St Luke the Evangelist Catholic

Blackburn South, VIC - St Luke the Evangelist Catholic

Year Built: 1999

Address: 46 Orchard Grove, , Blackburn South Victoria, 3130

A wall plaque reads, " This Church was blessed by Most Reverend T. F. Little D.D. KBE Archbishop of Melbourne on the Feast of St Luke October 18 1999".

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Blackburn, VIC - St Thomas' Catholic

Blackburn, VIC - St Thomas' Catholic

Address: 57 Central Road, , Blackburn Victoria, 3130

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Blackmans Bay, TAS - St Pius X Catholic

Blackmans Bay, TAS - St Pius X Catholic

Year Built: 1957

Address: 98 Chennel Highway, , Blackmans Bay Tasmania, 7052

The Church was designed by the well known Tasmanian architect J.H.E. Dorney and constructed in 1957.

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Blacktown, NSW - Blacktown South Croatia Catholic

Blacktown, NSW - Blacktown South Croatia Catholic

Address: 70 Douglas Road, , Blacktown New South Wales, 2148

From the main Croatian website the following was translated, " Croatian Franciscans have been living and working among the Croats in Sydney since the middle of 1957 as caretakers of Croatian Catholics. In their activities, they followed the same path as the majority of Croatian post-war settlers: together with Croatian believers, they…

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Blacktown, NSW - St Michael's Catholic

Blacktown, NSW - St Michael's Catholic

Address: 58 Orwell Street, , Blacktown New South Wales, 2148

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Blampied, VIC - St Joseph's Catholic (Former)

Blampied, VIC - St Joseph's Catholic (Former)

Year Built: 1869

Address: 3478 Midland Highway, , Blampied Victoria, 3364

Of Gothic revival and constructed of bluestone the Church consists of a nave of five bays, a large chancel and lateral sacristies with a double gable, not often seen on country churches. The Church was sold in 2021.

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Bodalla, NSW - St Edmund's Catholic

Bodalla, NSW - St Edmund's Catholic

Year Built: 1886

Address: 162 Princes Highway, , Bodalla New South Wales, 2545

The Church was established in 1886 and a noticeboard reads, " Built in 1886 in memory of Robert Coveny by Laidley and Mary Mort". ‘.. An interesting church with shingled walls built 1886 (architect Horbury Hunt), modelled on a chapel at Bruges, Belgium.’

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Bomaderry, NSW - Sacred Heart Catholic

Bomaderry, NSW - Sacred Heart Catholic

Year Built: 1962

Address: 46 Bunberry Street, , Bomaderry New South Wales, 2541

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Bombala, NSW - St Mary's Catholic

Bombala, NSW - St Mary's Catholic

Year Built: 1941

Address: 30 Queen Street, , Bombala New South Wales, 2632

The first St Mary's was built in 1867. Father Patrick Newman was the first resident priest in 1864. Prior to this, priests travelled from Queanbeyan and Cooma.

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Bondi Junction, NSW - Holy Cross Catholic

Bondi Junction, NSW - Holy Cross Catholic

Year Built: 1907

Address: 15 Adelaide Street, , Bondi Junction New South Wales, 2022

The original church was built in 1907 and enlarged twice. The present church (AUSTIN MACKAY) was opened in 1940 and is of Art Deco style with Romanesque windows and prominent stained glass depicting the 14 Stations of the Cross. The Foundation stone was laid in 1939.

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Bookham, NSW - St Columba's Catholic (Former)

Bookham, NSW - St Columba's Catholic (Former)

Year Built: 1910

Address: Fagan Drive, , Bookham New South Wales, 2582

A Foundation stone reads, " St Columba's Church Foundation stone blessed and laid 14th Aug 1910 by Right Rev J. Gallagher D.D. Bishop of Goulburn Rev John Sharkey Rector". Today the Church is in private hands.

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Boonah, QLD - All Saints' Catholic

Boonah, QLD - All Saints' Catholic

Year Built: 1961

Address: John Street, , Boonah Queensland, 4310

The first Catholic church was opened on 1 November 1887. This is the third church and was opened on 29 October 1961.

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Boorowa, NSW - St Patrick's Catholic

Boorowa, NSW - St Patrick's Catholic

Year Built: 1877

Address: Queen Street, , Boorowa New South Wales, 2586

‘A church was built 1854 as an outpost of Yass Mission, but a resident priest came in 1864. That old church became unstable and too small and was later replaced. A stain-glassed window of the Irish Saints Patrick, Bridget and Columba is a fine element, but there is within it a surprising inset panel of the ‘Liberator’ Daniel O’Connell,…

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Boort, VIC - St Patrick's Catholic

Boort, VIC - St Patrick's Catholic

Year Built: 1928

Address: 110 Lake View Street, , Boort Victoria, 3537

Catholic services were held in homes and halls in the district from 1865 by priests visiting from Inglewood, and from 1876, St. Arnaud. The first church, a wooden building, was built in Boort in the 1890s. A new building was erected in the 1920s with funds raised largely through a Queen Competition. The church was designed by J.…

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Booval, QLD - Sacred Heart Catholic

Booval, QLD - Sacred Heart Catholic

Year Built: 1915

Address: 19 Cothill Road, , Booval Queensland, 4304

The Church was established in 1912. By 1914, the foundation stone for a church was laid on 4.5 acres of land, generously donated by Dean Andrew Horan of St Mary's Parish Ipswich. A Heritage plaque reads, " Sacred Heart Church was constructed and opened by Archbishop Duhig in 1915 and from 1931 to 1997 Booval House opposite was used as…

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Bordertown, SA - St Mary's Catholic

Bordertown, SA - St Mary's Catholic

Year Built: 1969

Address: Victoria Parade, , Bordertown South Australia, 5268

The Foundation stone was laid on 16 February 1969 by the Archbishop of Adelaide the most Reverend J.W. Gleeson D.D.

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Boronia, VIC - St Joseph's Catholic

Boronia, VIC - St Joseph's Catholic

Address: 212 Boronia Road, , Boronia Victoria, 3155

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Botany, NSW - St Bernard's Catholic

Botany, NSW - St Bernard's Catholic

Year Built: 1955

Address: 4 Ramsgate Street, , Botany New South Wales, 2019

A Foundation stone reads, " A.M.D.G. St Bernard's Church was blessed and opened 3rd April 1955 by His Eminence N.T. Cardinal Gilroy Archbishop of Sydney Rev T. Everard Priest in Charge".

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Bothwell, TAS - St Andrew's Catholic

Bothwell, TAS - St Andrew's Catholic

Year Built: 1939

Address: 19 Patrick Street, , Bothwell Tasmania, 7030

The Church at Bothwell was given a two-acre grant by the Colonial Government. In May 1864 permission to quarry stone on Mount Adelaide near Bothwell, "towards the completion of a church at Bothwell for the use of the Roman Catholic community". At this stage, the church was well advanced, but the private quarry from which stone had been…

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Bowning, NSW - St Columba's Catholic (Former)

Bowning, NSW - St Columba's Catholic (Former)

Address: Silver Street, , Bowning New South Wales, 2582

Now in Private hands.

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