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State: Queensland, Denomination: Roman Catholic


Theodore, QLD - Sacred Heart Catholic

Theodore, QLD - Sacred Heart Catholic

Address: 82 The Blvd, , Theodore Queensland, 4719

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Tingalpa, QLD - Holy Family Catholic

Tingalpa, QLD - Holy Family Catholic

Address: 41 Belmont Road, , Tingalpa Queensland, 4173

A plaque reads, "0. Lord you are my refuge, my rock and my salvation." Psalm 71 We acknowledge the care of the land and the ongoing presence of the indigenous peoples of the area. We are grateful to them and value their gifts, both old and new. Blessed on the weekend 12th - 13th July 2008. Fr. Mark Percival. MA.P.P. Cannon Hill…

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Toowong, QLD - St Ignatius Catholic

Toowong, QLD - St Ignatius Catholic

Year Built: 1929

Address: 30 Kensignton Terrace, , Toowong Queensland, 4066

The foundation stone of the present church was laid on 16 June 1929 and the building was opened on 18 May 1930. Built in the Italian Romanesque style and designed by the Sydney architect, John Francis Hennessey, the building features polychrome brickwork.

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Toowoomba, QLD - St Patrick's Catholic

Toowoomba, QLD - St Patrick's Catholic

Year Built: 1863

Address: 154 James Street, , Toowoomba Queensland, 4350

The first Church was erected in 1863 under the guidance of the first Parish Priest, Father Fulgentius Hodebourg. This small wooden Church-school soon became too small for the ever growing congregation and was expanded in 1880, only to be burnt down the day after completion.

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Torrens Creek, QLD - St Theresa's Catholic (Former)

Torrens Creek, QLD - St Theresa's Catholic (Former)

Year Built: 1935

The fund for the erection of this Church began in 1916, under the guidance of Father O'Reilly who, on leaving the parish, had £76 to the credit of the Church Account. Father Bray increased this balance to £141, and Mrs. Deardon donated the land, which was fenced in by the parishioners. The Church was built by Clem Duff, and was opened…

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Townsville, QLD - Sacred Heart Catholic Cathedral

Townsville, QLD - Sacred Heart Catholic Cathedral

Year Built: 1902

Address: 270 Stanley Street, , Townsville Queensland, 4810

In January 1892, the Church of St Joseph on the Strand collapsed into a small creek, which had become a raging torrent after a downpour, described as "practically a waterspout", struck Townsville. It was after this, and a series of other calamities, that the decision was made to build the main church in Townsville on the foundation of…

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Townsville, QLD - St Joseph's Catholic

Townsville, QLD - St Joseph's Catholic

Year Built: 1921

Address: 8 Fryer Street, , North Ward Queensland, 4810

The Church was designed by Townsville architectural firm Charles Dalton Lynch and Walter Hunt, and was constructed by Townsville building firm Rooney Ltd in 1920-1921. The church, which faces Fryer Street, was located close to the site of the original church which had faced the Strand. The altar, which was designed by parish priest…

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Tugan, QLD - St Monica's Catholic

Tugan, QLD - St Monica's Catholic

Address: 485 Golden Four Drive, , Tugun Queensland, 4224

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Upper Coomera, QLD - St Mary's Catholic

Upper Coomera, QLD - St Mary's Catholic

Address: 185 Billinghurst Crescent, , Upper Coomera Queensland, 4209

The first recorded coming together of Catholics in the Coomera River District was in April 1866. The church building was erected in 1890 at Upper Coomera. It was then extended and transferred to Oxenford in 1935, and moved to the present site at Upper Coomera in 2005.

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Upper Mount Gravatt, QLD - St Bernard's Catholic

Upper Mount Gravatt, QLD - St Bernard's Catholic

Address: 4 Klumpp Road, , Upper Mount Gravatt Queensland, 4122

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Upper Mount Gravatt, QLD - St Catherine's Catholic

Upper Mount Gravatt, QLD - St Catherine's Catholic

Address: 388 Newnham Road, , Queensland, 4122

A Foundation stone reads, " St Catherine's Wishart Blessed and Opened by Most Reverend Francis R. Rush D.D. Archbishop of Brisbane 13th February 1983. Reverend P.J. McHugh Parish Priest Reverend M.H. Thomsen Assistant Priest".

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Warwick, QLD - St Mary's Catholic

Warwick, QLD - St Mary's Catholic

Year Built: 1920

Address: 154 Palmerin Street, , Warwick Queensland, 4370

The first Mass was celebrated in Warwick in 1854 - the Town had only been settled in 1840. Fr. McGinty said that Mass in the Horse and Jockey Hotel in 1854 and ministered the Warwick parish from Ipswich until 1862. Plans for the first church were duly drawn by prominent Brisbane architect, Benjamin Backhouse, to the specifications that…

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West Townsville, QLD - St Mary's Catholic

West Townsville, QLD - St Mary's Catholic

Year Built: 1888

Address: Ingham Street, , West Townsville Queensland,

The Church was designed by the Rooney Brothers and built by Cowell & Holt in 1888. When St Mary's was erected by contractors Cowell & Holt in 1888, it was a simple rectangular structure with a nave and entrance porch. The present cedar pews in the nave date from this period. Major alterations to the church were carried out in 1923 by…

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Westwood, QLD - Sacred Heart Catholic

Westwood, QLD - Sacred Heart Catholic

Address: 4529 Capricron Highway, , Westwood Queensland, 4717

The Daily Northern Argus reported on 7 October 1896 that, The ceremony of blessing and dedicating the new Roman Catholic Church at Westwood was performed last Sunday morning. The dignatories were the Right Rev Dr. Cani, the Bishop of the Diocese, the Rev Father D. Ryan, of Barcaldine, and the Rev Father Loretucci. The Church was…

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Windsor, QLD - Holy Rosary Catholic

Windsor, QLD - Holy Rosary Catholic

Address: 15 Roblane Street, , Windsor Queensland, 4030

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Winton, QLD - St Patrick's Catholic

Winton, QLD - St Patrick's Catholic

Year Built: 1970

Address: 51 Cork Street, , Winton Queensland, 4735

The Church has seen three church buildings. The second was blessed by Bishop Terence Mc Guire. In 1935 he blessed the Foundation Stone for a new St Patrick's Church. The new church was completed in 1939 and was blessed and opened on 7th May by Bishop H.E. Ryan the second Bishop of Townsville. This Church was burnt down in 1967. A…

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Withcott, QLD - Catholic

Withcott, QLD - Catholic

Address: Rutherford Road, , Withcott Queensland, 4352

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Woolloongabba, QLD - St Luke's Catholic

Woolloongabba, QLD - St Luke's Catholic

Year Built: 1936

Address: 43 Taylor Street, , Woolloogabba Queensland, 4102

Prior to the construction of St Luke's, Buranda, the Catholic community in the area was part of the parish of the combined districts of Coorparoo and Ipswich Road formed in 1913 when Father J. O'Leary was appointed the first parish priest. The Church was designed by Brisbane architect Frank Leo Cullen and built in the Spanish Mission…

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Woolloongabba, QLD - Ukranian Catholic

Woolloongabba, QLD - Ukranian Catholic

This Foundation stone of the Church of our Lady of Protection the first Ukrainian Catholic Church, in Queensland was blessed and laid by the Most Reverend Maksym AAM KC CyS RDD Metropolitan of Ukrainian rite in Canada on his first visit to Australia, 2nd February, 1958 Pius X11 James Duhig Archbishop of Brisbane Stefan Maslo CSSR Pastor”.…

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Wooloowin, QLD - Holy Cross Catholic

Wooloowin, QLD - Holy Cross Catholic

Year Built: 1968

Address: 69 Chalk Street, , Wooloowin Queensland, 4030

The Foundation stone was laid on 30 June 1968 by the Most Reverend P.M. O'Donnell Archbishop of Brisbane.

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Wowan, QLD - St Anne's Catholic

Wowan, QLD - St Anne's Catholic

Address: Don Street, , Wowan Queensland, 4702

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Wynnum, QLD - Guardian Angels Catholic

Wynnum, QLD - Guardian Angels Catholic

Year Built: 1904

Address: 198 Bay Terrace, , Wynnum Queensland, 4178

The church site was a gift to the parish from His Grace, the late Archbishop, Dr Dunne, who purchased the site at a cost of £420. In April, 1905, the Church was officially opened, taking but a year to bring their work to a successful conclusion. The architect responsible was the late Mr. Galley, and Mr. J. Little was the builder. New…

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Yangan, QLD - Our Lady of good counsel Catholic

Yangan, QLD - Our Lady of good counsel Catholic

Year Built: 1955

Address: King Street, , Yangan Queensland, 4371

The Church was opened on 4 December 1955.

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Yelarbon, NSW - St Theresa's Catholic

Yelarbon, NSW - St Theresa's Catholic

Address: 52 Burrel Street, , Yelarbon Queensland, 4388

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Yeppoon, QLD - Sacred Heart Catholic

Yeppoon, QLD - Sacred Heart Catholic

Address: 7 Tabor Drive, , Yeppoon Queensland, 4703

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Zillmere, QLD - St Flannan's Catholic

Zillmere, QLD - St Flannan's Catholic

Year Built: 1954

Address: 194 Handford Road, , Zillmere Queensland, 4034

The Foundation stone was laid on 14 February 1954 by the Most Reverend James Duhig D.D. and he also dedicated the building on 28 November 1954.

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