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Denomination: Roman Catholic
Carrieton, SA - St Raphael's Catholic
Year Built: 1881
Address: R.M. Williams Highway, , Carrieton South Australia, 5432
A Foundation stone reads, "AD 1881". The Church was built by Mr P.T. O'Dea of Pekina. An article in the South Australian Advertiser Sat 11 Mar 1882 in part reads, " the Rt Rev. Dr. Reynolds, Roman catholic Bishop of Adelaide, accompanied by the Rev. R. Nevin, who arrived here on Saturday afternoon, and followed by a procession of…
Casino, NSW - St Mary's Catholic
Year Built: 1940
Address: 126 Canterbury Street, , Casino New South Wales, 2470
The first Catholic Church was erected in 1876. The current Church was built of local red bricks in 1940. A late Art Deco church with rectangular lines and heavy scale and bulk. Romanesque elements on facade. The Church was consecrated in May, 1940 by the Bishop of Lismore. The bricks came from Coombell, south of Casino.
Cassilis, NSW - St Joseph's Catholic
Address: Scott Street, , Cassilis New South Wales, 2329
The Foundation stone was laid by the Bishop of Maitland Dr Murray on 28th January 1894. The building was to be of wood with a stone foundation at a cost of around £800.
Casterton, VIC - Sacred Heart Catholic
Address: 26 Robertson Street, , Casterton Victoria, 3311
The first resident priest appointed to the area was Rev. Fr. John Kavanagh. His parish of Portland included Belfast, as Port Fairy was then called, for he signs himself as minister of Portland and Port Fairy. Like his predecessor Fr. Walsh, Fr. Kavanagh served as a chaplain on Norfolk Island. The foundation of the church was laid on…
Castle Hill, NSW - St Bernadette's Catholic
Address: 367 Old Northern Road, , Castle Hill New South Wales, 2154
The history of St Bernadette’s parish began in Baulkham Hills, in the year 1849. For “Ten Pounds of Lawful British Money”, a contract was signed and sealed for the purchase of one and a half acres of land on the New Windsor Road which was to be the site for the first St Michael’s Church. In 1948 the purchase of seven acres (2.83…
Castlemaine, VIC - St Mary's Catholic
Address: 78 Hargraves Street, , Castlemaine Victoria, 3450
The first temporary chapel was built in 1853. The wooden church remained in service until 1857 when plans for "a magnificent cathedral in the Elizabethan style" were announced. Frederick Poepel was chosen as the architect, and the first stone laid on September 13th 1857..
Cathcart, NSW - Catholic (Former)
Address: Eden Street, , Cathcart New South Wales, 2632
The Church was built around 1880. The Church closed in 1970.
Caulfield South, VIC - Holy Cross Catholic
Year Built: 1937
Address: 707 Glenhuntly Road, , Caulfield South Victoria, 3162
Masses were first offered by Father O'Brien in the court room of the Caulfield Town Hall. The design is in the Gothic style and incorporates the cross into the design of the churches. Holy Cross was built in this manner, with a central nave measuring 28 metres in length and 11 metres in width. The two side porches at the altar end…
Ceduna, SA - Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic
Year Built: 1929
Address: 31 Bergmann Drive, , Ceduna South Australia, 5690
A Foundation stone reads, " A.M.D.G. In Fidi Et Caritate 29th September 1929".
Cerberus, VIC - Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic
Address: Nelson Road HMAS, , Cerberus Victoria, 3920
Our Lady Star of the Sea Memorial Chapel serving the Royal Australian Navy within HMAS CERBERUS, Victoria. Opened in 1948 by Archbishop Daniel Mannix. It features stained glass windows donated by the American singer/actor Bing Crosby on a visit by him in the 1950's.
Chandada, SA - St Michael's Catholic
Year Built: 1954
Address: 3740 Streaky Bay Road, , Chandada South Australia, 5680
A Foundation stone reads, " St Michael's Church This stone was blessed by by The Most Rev Bryan Gallagher D.D. Ph Bishop of Port Pirie Assisted by Rev Fr. M McCurtin P.P. 25th April 1954".
Charlton, VIC - St Joseph's Catholic
Year Built: 1993
Address: 7 Learmouth Street, , Charlton Victoria, 3525
A Foundation stone reads, "St Joseph's Church Charlton was blessed and opened by Most Reverend Ronald Mulkeearns D.D. Bishop of Ballarat Sunday April 4th 1993. Fr Denis Dennehy Parish Priest. On this site stood the former St Joseph's Church blessed and opened by Bishop Joseph Higgins of Ballarat in September 1907 when Father Edward…
Charters Towers, QLD - St Columba's Catholic
Year Built: 1974
Address: Church Street, , Charters Towers Queensland, 4820
A plaque reads, " This stone was blessed by The Most Rev L. Faulkiner Bishop of Townsville on 3rd September 1972 in the Centenary year of St Columba's Parish 1872 - 1972".
Chatswood, NSW - Our Lady of Dolours Catholic
Year Built: 1920
Address: 94 Archer Street, , Chatswood New South Wales, 2067
The Catholic Church acquired property in Archer Street in 1888. The building of first church/school took place in 1895 on a portion of an 1863 cemetery grant of some three and a half acres in Archer/Anderson Streets. The Church was opened in 1921 but not finished until 1961. Architects were Messrs Hennessy and Hennessy.…
Chelsea, VIC - St Joseph's Catholic
Year Built: 1941
Address: 362 Station Street, , Chelsea Victoira, 3196
In 1913 Fr. Quinn built a weatherboard church — 60 feet by 30 feet — on the corner of Station Street and Woodbine Grove; by this time the Catholic families numbered 25. This church was Blessed and opened by Dr. Carr, Archbishop of Melbourne, on 27th December, 1914. Before the opening, Fr. Quinn had been transferred to Oakleigh and Fr. T.…
Cheltenham, VIC - Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic
Address: 9 Centre Dandenong Road, , Cheltenham Victoria, 3192
Childers, QLD - Sacred Heart Catholic
Year Built: 1941
Address: 44 Bruce Highway, , Childers Queensland, 4660
The Foundation stone of this Church erected to the Glory of God and in honour of the sacred heart by the people of Childers was blessed and laid by Most Rev James Duhig D.D. Archbishop of Brisbane 28 - 3 - 41. R.W. Lyons P.P.".
Chiltern, VIC - St Mary's Catholic
Address: 144 North Road, , Chiltern Victoria, 3683
A Church was opened in March 1872 with dimentions of 60 x 25 feet excluding the outer and inner sanctuary. It cost £1,200. The current Church building appears to have been built in 1966. Smith and Tracey of Melbourne were the architects of the current Church and N. & M. O'Neil of Wodonga the building contractor. The church cost $54,000…
Chippendale, NSW - St Benedict's Catholic
Year Built: 1857
Address: 104 Broadway, , Chippendale New South Wales, 2008
In January 1836 Fr McEncroe applies to the colonial government for a grant of land. The Colonial Secretary advises the approval for the appropriation of one of four vacant allotments on Parramatta Road, near Cooper’s distillery. In 1843 tenders are called for the erection of a “church (St Benedict’s) in stone as well as brick”. By the end…
Claremont, TAS - St Bernard's Catholic
Year Built: 1958
Address: 27 Wyndham Road, , Claremont Tasmania, 7011
The Marist Fathers took charge of St. Bernard's Parish, Claremont, when Father O'Halloran, SM, came as parish priest in February 1958. Archbishop Guilford Young blessed and opened St. Bernard's Church, in Wyndham Road on April 20, 1958. Working bees organised by Father J. C. Wallis (Claremont was served from Glenorchy before the Marists…
Clarence Gardens, SA - St Anthony's of Padua Catholic
Year Built: 1959
Address: Castle Street, , Clarence Gardens South Australia, 5039
The Foundation stone was laid on 3 May 1959 by the Most Reverend M. Beovich D.D. Phd.
Clarendon, VIC - St Mary's Catholic (Former)
Year Built: 1871
Address: 6301 Midland Highway, , Clarendon Victoria, 3352
Built in 1871 the church is composed of rendered stone, with Lal Lal white brick facings, is 43ft long by 20ft wide, including a chancel, and cost about £500.
Clarinda, VIC - St Andrew's Catholic
Year Built: 1989
Address: 76 Springs Road, , Clarinda Victoria, 3169
A Foundation stone reads. " This church of St Andrews was officially blessed and opened by The Most Reverend T.F. Little Archbishop of Melbourne date 8th December 1989 Father Martin Dixon Parish Priest. CD Mason Constructions Pty Ltd Building Contractor Geoffrey Hall Forman Paul Archibald Pty Ltd Architect Enrico Marrone Project…
Clayfield, QLD - St Agatha's Catholic
Year Built: 1924
Address: 52 Orial Road, , Clayfield Queensland, 4011
The foundation stone of the new church was laid by Duhig on 10 August 1924. A sum of £1,150 was collected at the ceremony towards the cost of the building. This amount had increased to £2,400 by the church's opening. Donations ranged from small amounts to £200, including £25 from Hennessy and Hennessy, and £25 from Mrs T.C. Beirne. The…
Clear Island Waters, QLD - Sacred Heart Catholic
Year Built: 1986
Address: 50 Fairway Drive, , Clear Island Waters Queensland, 4226
A Foundation stone reads, "This Church dedicated to the Sacred heart of Jesus was blessed and opened by His Grace the Most Reverend F.R. Rush D.D. Archbishop of Brisbane on Sunday 22nd June 1986 Rev O.K. Oxenham DCL OBE Parish Priest Surfers Paridis Broadbeach". A plaque reads, “ The rose window faces the mountains to the west: the…
Clearview, SA - Good Shepherd Catholic
Year Built: 1964
Address: 7 St Alban's Place, , Clearview South Australia, 5085
Clermont, QLD - St Mark's Catholic
Address: 12 Capricorn Street, , Clermont Queensland, 4721
The first Church was opened in 1866.
Cleve, SA - St Vincent de Paul Catholic
Address: 4 Fifth Street, , Cleve South Australia, 5640
No information currently available. Submissions welcomed.
Clifton Hill, VIC - Croatian Catholic
Year Built: 1886
Address: Corner Hodgkinson & Wellington Streets, , Clifton Hill Victoria, 3068
The foundation stone of this former Wesleyan Church, was laid on 13 December 1886. The parsonage in Hodgkinson Street was built in 1881. Due to low attendances, the Wesleyan Church closed down in October 1961.
Clifton Hill, VIC - St John the Baptist Catholic
Year Built: 1876
Address: 61 Queens Parade, , Clifton Hill Victoria, 3068
Construction commenced in 1876 and by July the walls were being erected. The Foundation stone was laid in 1876. The Architect was J.B. Denny. The spire was added in 1907.
Clifton, QLD - St James and St John's Catholic
Address: Clifton Leyburn Road, , Clifton Queensland, 4361
His Grace, Archbishop Dunne on October 21, 1888, opened the first Catholic Church built in Clifton. It was situated on the block on which the current presbytery now stands. Mr M. T. O'Brien was the builder and it cost 247. It was only six months old when discussions commenced about enlarging the church. James Mowen, a prominent Clifton…
Cloncurry, QLD - St Colman's Catholic
Address: 14 Sheaffe Street, , Cloncurry Queensland, 4824
The Church was established in 1898. At the time of Father Hanley's time there was no Church, and he used the old Shire Hall for Mass. He had a small residence opposite the present Police Station. He also collected money for a Church and purchased a wooden Church building in England. When it arrived in Townsville, Father O'Keeffe…
Clovelly, NSW - St Anthony's Catholic
Address: 58 Arden Street, , Clovelly New South Wales, 2031
Cloverdale, WA - Notre Dame Catholic
Year Built: 1970
Address: 345 Wright Street, , Cloverdale Western Australia, 6105
Built in 1971 to design of George Mazak, the church displays design elements of the Late Twentieth Century Late Modern architectural style. The plan of the church is said to be based on a cross. The main body of the church is square with lower level projecting wings to each elevation. The main roof comprises four gables which meet at the…
Clunes, VIC - St Thomas Aquinas Catholic (Former)
Year Built: 1872
Address: 90 Bailey Street, , Clunes Victoria, 3370
The first Church was erected in 1858. The second Church was opened Sunday July 1st 1866. The Church was made of wood and was 58 foot long by 20 foot wide with the walls rising 12 feet. The third church was constructed in bluestone and was designed by Henry R. Caselli and W. B. Tappin and was built between 1872 and 1873. It's based on…
Cobargo, NSW - St Mary's Catholic
Year Built: 1896
Address: 58 Wandella Road, , Cobargo New South Wales, 2550