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State: New South Wales, Denomination: Roman Catholic
Tathra, NSW - Star of the Sea Catholic
Address: 12 Bega Street, , Tathra New South Wales, 2550
Temora, NSW - Sacred Heart Catholic
Year Built: 1906
Address: 111 Loftus Street, , Temora New South Wales, 2666
The first church was built in 1881and opened by the Right Reverend Dr Lanigan on 9 October 1881 The arrival of Fr. McDwyer from Young as Curate in early 1906, allowed Fr. Fallon to apply himself more readily to the mammoth task of organising the new (church) venture. "Plans for the church were prepared by Messrs Kempson & Conolly of…
Tempe, NSW - St Peter & St Paul Catholic
Year Built: 1912
Address: 545 Princes Highway, , Tempe New South Wales, 2044
A Foundation stone reads, " Blessed and laid by His Grace Archbishop Kelly on 29th Sept 1912".
Terrey Hills, NSW - St Anthony in the Fields Catholic
Address: 46 Myoora Road, , Terrey Hills New South Wales, 2085
Thirroul, NSW - St Michael's Catholic
Year Built: 1921
Address: 325 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, , Thirroul New South Wales, 2515
A Foundation stone reads, " To the honor and Glory of God under the patronage of St Molua this stone was solemnly blessed and laid by His Grace Archbishop Kelly on Sunday 8th May 1921".
Thornleigh, NSW - St George Maronite Catholic
Address: 2 Yarrara Road, , Thornleigh New South Wales, 2120
The Maronite Church is an Eastern Catholic sui iuris particular church in full communion with the pope and the worldwide Catholic Church. The Church was originally known as St Joachim, named after the father of Our Lady, was attended to by the Lebanese migrants since early 1900s, by the people from the Northern Lebanese Villages who…
Tocumwal, NSW - St Peter's Catholic
Address: Charlotte Street, , Tocumwal New South Wales, 2717
A Foundation stone reads, " A.D. 4th May 1890".
Toolebuc, NSW - Our Lady of Christians Catholic
Address: 21 Wakool Street, , Tooebuc New South Wales, 2736
Toongabbie, NSW - St Anthony's of Padua Catholic
Year Built: 1963
Address: 27 Aurelia Street, , Toongabbie New South Wales, 2146
On 27th May 1928 a meeting took place in the Cameron home consisting of the Catholics of Toongabbie, Monsignor O’Gorman of Parramatta and Father Furlong where they decided to raise funds to purchase a block of land for a Church.a meeting took place in the Cameron home consisting of the Catholics of Toongabbie, Monsignor O’Gorman of…
Tumbarumba, NSW - All Saints' Catholic
Address: 55 Murray Street, , Tumbarumba New South Wales, 2653
Tumut, NSW - Immaculate Conception Catholic
Address: Capper Street, , Tumut New South Wales, 2720
Ulladulla, NSW - Holy Family Catholic
Address: 65 St Vincent Street, , Ulladulla New South Wales, 2539
Uralla, NSW - St Jospeh's Catholic
Year Built: 1967
Address: 1 Wood Street, , Uralla New South Wales, 2358
A Foundation stone reads, " A.M.D.G. This stone commemorates the Solemn blessing of St Joseph's Church by the Most Rev Edward I. Doody D.D. Bishop of Armidale 7th May 1967 - Very Rev John M. O'Connor P.P. Pastor Fowell Mansfield Jarvis & Maclurcan , Architects - E.E. Lahey & Company Ply Ltd Builder".
Uranquinty, NSW - St Patrick's Catholic
Address: Morgan Street, , Uranquinty New South Wales, 2652
Wagga Wagga, NSW - St Michael's Catholic Cathedral
Year Built: 1885
Address: Church Street, , Wagga Wagga New South Wales, 2650
The Cathedral was built as St Michael's Parish Church in 1885-87. The Foundation stone was laid on 26 April 1885. The architects were Tappin, Gilbert & Dennehy, of Melbourne, and it was opened in 1887. The second stage followed in 1922-25, to the designs of architect W.J. Monks, at a cost of 34,894. When the Diocese of Wagga was formed…
Wahroonga, NSW - Holy Name Catholic
Year Built: 1954
Address: 35 Billyard Avenue, , Wahroonga New South Wales, 2076
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…
Walbundarie, NSW - The Good Sheppard Catholic
Address: Queens Street, , Walbundarie New South Wales,
Walla Walla, NSW - St Mary's Catholic
Address: 12 Market Street, , Wall Walla New South Wales, 2659
Wallabadah, NSW - St Anne's Catholic (Former)
Year Built: 1910
Address: 35 Coach Street, , Wallabadah New South Wales, 2343
The Church was erected in 1910. It is now in private hands.
Wallerawang, NSW - Church of the Sacred Heart Catholic
Year Built: 1964
Address: Rose Lane, , Wallerawang New South Wales, 2845
A Foundation stone reads, " This Sacred heart School was solemnly blessed and opened by The Most Rev A.R.E. Thomas D.D. Bishop of Bathurst 6th September 1964 Rev M Connaughton P.P.".
Warialda, NSW - St Patrick's Catholic
Address: 24 Geddies Street, , Warialda New South Wales, 2402
Warren, NSW - Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic
Address: Burton Street, , Warren New South Wales, 2824
Watsons Bay, NSW - Catholic (Former)
Address: 341 Old South Head Road, , Watsons Bay New South Wales, 2030
A Foundation stone at the rear of the church reads, " The Foundations of this School were blessed by His Grace Most Reverend Dr Kelly Archbishop of Sydney January 20th 1924". A further Foundation stone at the rear of the Church reads, " This stone was laid by His Eminence Cardinal Moran The Convent 1909". A further Foundation stone at…
Watsons Bay, NSW - Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic
Year Built: 1909
Address: 341 Ols South Head Road, , Watsons Bay New South Wales, 2030
A large Romanesque style Church constructed of coursed random rock faced sandstone ashlar from stone quarried on site. The eastern portion was built 1909-10. It has been added to in 1929, 1940 and 1966 by the architect Clem Clancy using the same materials and form of construction. Roof is slate, internal walls are painted plaster and…
Waverley, NSW - Mary Immaculate & St Charles Borromeo Catholic
Year Built: 1890
Address: 45 Victoria Street, , Waverley New South Wales, 2024
Constructed between 1890 and 1915 the cathedral is of the Classical Revival style with a faade to lower part of building. Clerestorey level, with its two imposing bell towers, appears to be in a different style. Entrance formed by large, pedimented portico with four, imposing Ionic columns. Ionic pilasters continue around to the sides.…
Weethalle, NSW - St Luke's Catholic
Year Built: 1956
Built of brick and timber the Foundation stone was laid on 2 December 1956 by the Bishop of Riverina.
Wellington, NSW - St Patrick's Catholic
Year Built: 1917
Address: 58 Warne Street, , Wellington New South Wales, 2820
A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was laid by the Rt Rev Dr Dunne on Sept 27th 1914". The Church was opened on 18th November 1917. The 100 year celebration took place in 2017.
Wentworth, NSW - St Francis Xavier Catholic
Address: Adam Street, , Wentworth New South Wales, 2648
A Foundation stone on the Church Manse next door reads, " Blessed and opened by the Most Rev T.M. Fox Bishop of Wilcannia & Forbes 16th June 1957 Rev M. Higgins".
Wentworthville, NSW - Our Lady of Carmel Catholic
Year Built: 1955
Address: 4 Bennett Street, , Wentworthville New South Wales, 2145
The first church was built and opened in 1922. The current church was blessed and opened on 6 March 1955. Cardinal Gilroy appointed the Carmelite Friars to care for the parish of Wentworthville in 1956. A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was blessed and laid by his Eminence Cardinal Gilroy Archbishop of Sydney 6th March 1955. Rev…
West Tamworth, NSW - St Patrick's Catholic
Year Built: 1930
A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was solemnly blessed and laid by The Right Rev Count P.J. O'Connor D.D. Bishop of Armidale on Palm Sunday April 13 1930".
West Wyalong, NSW - St Mary's Catholic
Year Built: 1929
Address: 47 Church Street, , West Wyalong New South Wales, 2671
‘Rev. John Fogarty was appointed resident priest in 1894, and built an iron church (the ‘tinny’) in 1894, which was replaced by a brick church-school in 1912. The Sisters of Mercy arrived in 1896 to conduct school in the ‘tinny’. A fine brick Romanesque church was opened at West Wyalong on 21 July 1929 under Rev. Garrett Shannon.’
Westmead, NSW - Sacred Heart Catholic
Address: 14 Ralph Street, , Westmead New South Wales, 2145
This Church is part of a School with a foundation stone that reads," A.M.D.G This School Church dedicated to the Sacred Heart was blessed and opened on March 28th 1954. N.T. Cardinal Gilroy Archbishop of Sydney Rev J. Collins Pastor".
Wilcannia, NSW - St John the Apostle Catholic
Year Built: 1966
Address: 48 - 50 Woore Street, , Wilcannia New South Wales, 2836
A wall plaque reads, "This War Memorial Church of St John Apostle was opened and blessed by The Most Rev. D.J. Warren DD 11th May 1966."
Willow Tree, NSW - Catholic
Year Built: 1954
Address: 25 Learmouth Street, , Willow Tree New South Wales, 2339
A Foundation stone reads, " This Foundation stone of this Church dedicated to the Immaculate heart of Mary was solemnly blessed and laid by The Most Rev E.J. Doody D.D. Bishop of Armidale Sunday May 9 1954 Very Reverend M. Tully R.I. Parish Priest".
Wollombi, NSW - St Michael the Archangel Catholic
The Foundation stone was laid on 30 September 1840 by the Reverend John Polding. From 1843 services were held in the Gothic-style church, built of locally quarried sandstone.Erected beside Wollombi Brook, the church suffered damage in the 1893 flood and was moved to higher ground in Maitland Road, where it remains. In October of that year…
Wollongong, NSW - Sacred Heart Chapel Catholic
Year Built: 1965
Address: 32 Stewart Street, , Wollongong New South Wales, 2500
The Church was designed by Gino Volpato and built by Sabemo and was opened in 1966. A low pitched gable roof embraces a rectangular nave with and entrance at the south end, ancillary rooms at the north end and broad verandas protecting the extensive glazing of the east and west side walls. The ceiling follows the roof lines, sloping…
Woodstock, NSW - St Brigid's Catholic
Address: 19 Parkes Street, , Woodstock New South Wales, 2793
Woolgoolga, NSW - St Francis Xavier Catholic
Year Built: 1968
Address: Cnr Scarborough & Hastings Streets, , Woolgoolga New South Wales, 2456
The Parish of Coffs Harbour, Diocese of Lismore, was formed on December 9, 1906. The original parish embraced a stretch of country skirting the coast including the townships of Coffs Harbour and Woolgoolga, as well as the districts of Moonee and Corindi. In early 1968 the erection of a new Catholic Church for the people of Woolgoolga…