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Denomination: Roman Catholic
East Malvern, VIC - St Mary's Immaculate Conception Catholic
Year Built: 1920
Address: 91 Manning Road, , East Malvern Victoria, 3145
In 1891, on Sunday, December 13th, Archbishop Thomas Carr blessed and opened a new timber station church (on the site of the current presbytery) for the parish of St. Stephen’s, Oakleigh at a place named Emo, after the Emo Estate. Today, on that same block of land purchased for £542, the buildings of St. Mary’s Catholic Parish stand. They…
East Melbourne, VIC - St Patrick's Catholic Cathedral
Year Built: 1858
Address: Corner Gisborne Street & Cathedral Place, , East Melbourne Victoria, 3002
St Patrick's Cathedral is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia, and seat of its archbishop. In 1847 the Colonial Secretary granted two acres of land for a church on Eastern Hill, where St Patrick's Cathedral now stands and by 1850 an additional two acres were granted. In 1848,…
Echuca, VIC - St Mary's Catholic
Year Built: 1890
Address: Corner Percy & Hare Street, , Echuca Victoria, 3564
The first St Mary's was a wooden structure built in 1866 on the same location as todays Church stands. The work that was completed by 1877 embraced a Nave 28' wide by 15' long, intercepted by transepts 75' by 24' from which projected ar octagonal apse 28' by 22. The work was completed in 1889 by the removal of the older wooden portion…
Eden, NSW - Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic
Year Built: 1992
Address: 86 Calle Calle Street, , Eden New South Wales, 2551
The original church was built in 1863 and was in use until 1992. A plaque on the old church reads, A temporary wooden church built in Eden [circa 18601 damaged by strong winds in September of 1860. Rebuilt November 1860. Land granted 27 July 1863 for the establishment of church presbytery and school reported in "freeman's journal"…
Edenhope, VIC - St Malachy's Catholic
Address: 67 Elizabeth Street, , Edenhope Victoria, 3318
Eganstown, VIC - St Francis Xavier Catholic
Address: 3884 Midland Highway, , Eganstown Victoria, 3461
The St Francis Xavier Chapel and Catholic Cemetery was established on land donated by squatter John Egan. It was built between 1865 - 1867.
Eldorado, VIC - St Augustine's Catholic
Year Built: 1868
Address: 156 Main Street, , Eldorado Victoria, 3746
Elmore, VIC - Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic
Year Built: 1897
Address: Corner of Harvey & Clarke Streets, , Elmore Victoria, 3558
Elong Elong, NSW - St Therese's Catholic
Address: 20 Geurie Street, , Elong Elong New South Wales, 2831
Elsternwick, VIC - St Joseph's Catholic
Year Built: 1897
Address: 71 Orrong Road, , Elsternwick Victoria, 3185
The Foundation stone was laid on 21 November 1897 by his Grace the Most Reverend T.J. Carr D.D.
Eltham, VIC - Our Lady Help of Christian Catholic
Address: 4 Henry Street, , Eltham Victoria, 3095
The Architects were Gerard Smith, Diana Iezzi, Smith & Tracey Architects and the Builders were Clark Frigo, Conrad Constructions and Management. The stained glass windows on the west wall depict the Passion, Death, Resurrection and the presence of the Spirit of Christ in the parish of Our Lady Help of Christians since its inception.…
Emerald, QLD - St Patrick's Catholic
Year Built: 1983
Address: Corner Yamal & Anakie Streets, , Emerald Queensland, 4720
The Catholic Press of 27th February 1913 records, The new Catholic Emerald Church which was dedicated by Coadjutor Archbishop of Brisbanon Sunday February 16 was opened free of debt. The collection for the day totalled £270, but promises of donations will bring the amount to £300. The Church is lighted with Quirk's air gas. The Rev…
Emerald, VIC - St Joseph's Catholic
Address: 13 Emerald Monbulk Road, , Emerald Victoria, 3782
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Enoggera, QLD - St John the Baptist Catholic
Address: 137 South Pine Road, , Enoggera Queensland, 4051
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Enoggerra, QLD - St John the Baptist Catholic
Address: 133 S Pine Road, , Enoggerra Queensland, 4051
The initial land offered by the Archbishop was too small for a church and school. A local Catholic, Mrs E Clugston, donated a property which she owned and the Archbishop purchased 2 adjoining acres to provide a suitable area. The Church was blessed and opened on Sunday August 9, 1908. In 1913 St John the Baptist became a parish with…
Epping, VIC - St Peter's Catholic
Year Built: 1865
Address: 13 Davisson Street, , Epping Victoria, 3076
Mass had first been celebrated in the district, then known as Darebin Creek, as early as 1849. It had been held in the home of Alexander McKillop, whose daughter, Mother Mary McKillop, founded the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart. In about 1852 a Catholic Denominational School, No. 238, was established. A new wooden building was…
Essendon, VIC - St Monica's Catholic
Year Built: 1934
Address: Mount Alexander Road, , Essendon Victoria, 3040
The Parish has its Official beginning at Keilor in 1854 when Father Matthew Downing OSA as the first Priest in Charge of the Keilor Mission. The present St Monica's Church was built on the site of a stone church, begun in 1884, completed in 1910 and demolished in 1934 to make way for the larger building. The style of the building…
Essendon, VIC - St Therese's Catholic
Year Built: 1934
Address: 48A Lincoln Road, , Essendon Victoria, 3040
A Foundation stone is set in Latin and reads, " A.M.D.G. Hung lapidem benedixit et posuit Daniel Archiepiscopus Melbourne Die 22AD Aprilis 1934 - Petrus O'Brien Rector.
Eugowra, NSW - St John the Baptist Catholic
Address: Pye Street, , Eugowra New South Wales, 2806
Euroa, VIC - St John's Catholic
Year Built: 1887
Address: Corner Brock & Kirkland Avenue West, , Euroa Victoria, 3666
Bishop Gould recorded in his diary that he blessed and opened on 8 May 1866 a small church in Euroa named in honour of St Michael the Archangel. This was the first church building in Euroa. On 6 March 1887 the new church was blessed and opened by Bishop Reville Coadjutor. In 1915 the interior of St Johns Church was completely…
Fairfield, VIC - St Anthony's Catholic
Address: 3 Fairfield Road, , Fairfield Victoria, 3078
Farleigh, QLD - St Brigid's Catholic
Address: 961 Bruce Highway, , Farleigh Queensland, 4741
Fawkner, VIC - St Mark's Catholic
Year Built: 1971
Address: 9 Lee Street, , Fawkner Victoria,
A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was blessed by Archbishop James R. Knox 29.4.1971 - Rev J Noonan P.P.".
Ferntree Gully, VIC - St John the Baptist Catholic
Address: 19 Forest Raod, , Ferntree Gully Victoria, 3156
The first Catholic church in the Gully was completed in 1890. The simple wooden building was erected on the south side of Main Road (now Burwood Highway, where Woolworth’s service station now stands). The land was donated by John Buckley and the building was erected by Thomas Jones at a cost of 200 pounds. In 1911 saw the establishment…
Fingal, TAS - St Joseph's Catholic
Year Built: 1880
Address: 10 Gray Street, , Fingal Tasmania, 7214
Sighted on the highest vantage point of the township, the church stands out as a prominent feature and reminder of the wealth of our local history. Taking three years to complete the building was constructed by local Michael Lattin following the design of Henry Hunter. During this time the Catholic Church used the Commandant's cottage as…
Finley, NSW - St Mary's Catholic
Year Built: 1904
Address: Corner Denison & Riverina Highway, , Finley New South Wales, 2713
The opening and blessing of the current church took place in 1904. The building was enlarged in 1919.
Fish Creek, VIC - Immaculate Conception Catholic
Year Built: 1904
Address: 18 Foster Road, , Fish Creek Victoria, 3959
The Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception at Fish Creek was opened and blessed by Bishop Corbett of Sale and the Very Rev. M Maher CM, Provincial of the Vincentians, on 11 December, 1904. The architect was TA Payne and it was constructed for £550 in 1904 by EP (Ted) Harden of Leongatha, who was a builder and undertaker. The…
Floreat, WA - St Cecilia's Catholic
Address: 47 Peebles Street, , Floreat Western Australia, 6014
Footscray, VIC - St Monica's Catholic
Year Built: 1885
Address: 2 Wingfield Sreet, , Footscay Victoria, 3011
The Rev. Dr. McGillicuddy decided a suitable church should be built. So, on 5th July, 1873 was laid the foundation of the present Church performed by Dr. Goold. Mass was celebrated in a tent near by. The church is Fourteenth Century Gothic with a nave 63 ft. by 28 ft. Chancel 18 ft. square with a proposed 108ft spire (never built). Church…
Forbes, NSW - St Lawrence O'Toole Catholic
Year Built: 1880
Address: 13 Johnson Street, , Forbes New South Wales, 2871
There were two church buildings erected before the current one. The first was located in Camp street and the second was in Harold Street. Of Gothic Revival style the church was erected in 1880. The Architect was Edward Gell. A sanctuary was added in 1905 and a gallery in 1923.
Forrest, ACT - St Christopher's Catholic Cathedral
Address: Franklin Street, , Forrest Australian Capital Territory, 2603
The Cathedral is a Romanesque style building made of brick. The Romanesque wall arches and window jambs are all formed of cream, rounded moulded bricks, as are the door architraves. Its south-east front is symmetrical, dominated by a large rose window above a decorative arched entrance in synthetic stone. Large recessed wall arches in…
Foster, VIC - St Joseph's Catholic
Year Built: 1983
Address: 19 O'Connell Road, , Foster Victoria, 3960
The first Church was erected in 1889 of weatherboard and was 50 feet by 25 feet. The builder was Mr Davis and the Architect was Mr C Scanlan. The Church was blessed and consecrated by the Rt Reverend P. O'Donahue on 23rd June 1889. A plaque on the wall of the current Church reads, " This Church of St Joseph was consecrated and Parish…
Franklin, TAS - St Mary's Catholic
Address: Huon Highway, Franklin, Tasmania, 7113
The Architect was Henry Hunter. The parish of Franklin amalgamated with Cygnet in 2002. The Church was closed in 2013.
Frankston, VIC - Saint Francis Xavier Catholic
Year Built: 1954
Address: 60 Davey Street, , Frankston Victoria, 3199
The first Catholic church to open in Frankston on 15 December 1889 after land was purchased for 60.00 the year before. The opening Ceremony was conducted by his Grace Archbishop Carr.* The church was of brick construction with freestone dressings and measured 45 feet x 25 feet. The architects were Tappin, Gilbert and Denchy.*
Frankston, VIC - St John's Catholic
Year Built: 1981
Address: 20 Coral Street, , Frankston Victoria, 3199
A Foundation stone reads, " St Johns Church erected to the Honour and Glory of God by the generosity of the parishioners solemney dedicated on the 6th June 1981 by His Grace Archbishop T.F. Little D.D. W Walsh Pastor".
Freemantle, WA - St Patrick's Catholic
Year Built: 1898
Address: 47 Adelaide Street, , Freemantle Western Australia, 2795
The building was designed by Michael Francis Cavanagh, the foundation stone was laid on St Patrick’s Day, 17 March 1898 and the nave opened on 3 June 1900.
Ganmain, NSW - St Brendan's Catholic
Year Built: 1912
Address: 45 Langham Street, , Ganmain New South Wales, 2702
From the Daily Advertiser Wagga Wagga 23 June 1911-lt has been definitely decided to undertake the erection of a handsome new Catholic Church here very shortly. Mr. Kempton (of Kempton and Connelly, of Melbourne), architect, was in Ganmain during the week and as a result of a conference with Rev. Father Griffin, Messrs. L. Looney, J.…
Gardenvale, VIC - St James Catholic
Year Built: 1891
Address: 73 North Road, , Gardenvale Victoria, 3185
The first Church was a wooden building constructed by the Very Reverend M Carey on the site facing North Road in 1882. It was a temporary building, used as a Church on Sundays and a schoolhouse on weekdays. Extensions were made in 1889. It was blessed by Dr Reville, the Co-adjutor Bishop of Sandhurst, in 1892. Construction of the…
