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State: Victoria, Denomination: Roman Catholic
Watcham, VIC - St Joseph's Catholic
Address: 75 Camp Street, , Watcham Victoria, 3482
The town survey was carried out in 1877 and two equal sites of two roods and four tenths of a perch with one chain frontages to Camp Street and a sidage to Skewes Street were granted on payment of £5.0.6. It was n these two sites that the first church was built. The first church was blessed and opened by Bishop Moore of Ballarat. In…
Welshpool, VIC - St Vincent de Paul Catholic (Former)
In 1937 the Church of St. Vincent de Paul was built and opened by Bishop Ryan. Mr. Paddy Buckley had donated the land, and a Queen Carnival was held to raise funds. At this time Welshpool was still under the auspices of Yarram Parish. The three communities of Foster, Toora and Welshpool combined in 1940 to create the new Parish of St.…
Werribee, VIC - St Andrew's Catholic
Year Built: 1938
Address: 100 Greaves Street N, , Werribee Victoria, 3030
In 1861, land was set aside for a Catholic church in Werribee, in an area bounded by Mortimer, Greaves and Stawell Streets and Ballan Road. The Bishop of Melbourne, the Rt. Rev. J.A.Goold, blessed and opened the first church in 1871. Because there were many Scottish settlers in the area, the name of St. Andrew – patron saint of Scotland –…
Werrimull, VIC - Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic
Year Built: 1933
Address: Werrimull Sth Road, , Werrimull Victoria, 3496
In 1932, Werrimull became a parish and Our Lady of Lourdes Church was built in 1933. In 1965, Werrimull became part of the Merbein Parish and in more recent times a part of the Mildura Parish. Architecturally, despite its simplified treatment and squat tower it is a sustained attempt to evoke Lombardic Romanesque architecture, notably in…
West Geelong, VIC - St Peter and St Paul Catholic
Year Built: 1864
Address: Mercer Street, , Geelong West Victoria, 3218
On the 25's October 1849, Acting Vicar-General, Rev. N.J. Coffey applied for 2 acres of land near the village of Ashby. The-Governors finally approved the grant on 25 October 1850. By 1855, a brick school had been built on the site now occupied by the Presbytery. The school was used as a venue to celebrate mass on Sundays and holidays of…
West Ivanhoe, VIC - St Bernadette's Korean Catholic
Year Built: 1961
Address: 89 Bond Street, , Ivanhoe Victoria, 3079
A Foundation stone reads, "Church of St Bernadette Ivanhoe West This stone was blessed and set by His Lordship Most Reverend A.F. Fox D.D. this day of December 1961. Robert C. Ellis Architect, John A. Carroll Parish Priest L.U. Simon Builder".
West Melbourne, VIC - St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic
Year Built: 1900
Address: 33 Howard Street, , North Melbourne Victoria, 3051
The foundation stone for the first church was laid on 14 of May 1854. The church was a modest graceful stone building, which was completed in six months at a cost of 4,400. It was intended to be a place of worship on Sundays and a Catholic school during the week. The current Church considered to be the largest parish church in…
Wheelers Hill, VIC - Good Shepherd Catholic
Address: 30 Academy Avenue, , Wheelers Hill Victoria, 3150
Wheelers Hill, VIC - St Justin's Catholic
Year Built: 1995
Address: 48 Whalley Drive, , Wheelers Hill Victoria, 3150
A plaque on the wall reads, " Blessed and Opened by Archbishop Frank Little 25th October 1995 A place for word and Sacrament Parish of St Justin Wheelers Hill".
White Hills, VIC - Holy Rosary Catholic
Address: 2 Heinz Street, , White Hills Victoria, 3550
Willaura, VIC - St Patrick's Catholic (Former)
Address: 24 Ayrey Street, , Willaura Victoria, 3379
Williamstown, VIC - St Mary's Catholic
Year Built: 1856
Address: 116 Cecil Street, , Williamstown Victoria, 3016
Fr Geoghegan was Victoria's pioneer priest, and for six years, was Williamstown's first resident pastor. Dublin-born, zealous, and 34-years-old, he landed in the Port Phillip district of New South Wales in 1839, aboard the square-rigged coaster Paul Pry. He was a driving force behind the building of the village's first church.…
Winchelsea, VIC - St John the Baptist Catholic
Year Built: 1892
Address: Corner Mercer & Harding Streets, , Winchelsea Victoria, 3241
As early as 1842, Catholic pioneers living in the isolated and sparsely settled Western District of Victoria received occasional visits from a priest, to minister to their spiritual needs. He was Fr Michael Stephens O.S.A. who moved to Geelong in September that year. As far back as 1855, Dean Fitzpatrick V.G. had applied for a grant of…
Wodonga, VIC - Sacred Heart Catholic
Address: 281 Beechworth Road, , Wodonga Victoria, 3690
Wodonga, VIC - St Augustine Catholic
Address: Corner Bank & High Street, , Wodonga Victoria, 3690
Wonthaggi, VIC - St Joseph's Catholic
Year Built: 1977
Address: Dowling Street, , Wonthaggi Victoria, 3995
The first Catholic Church in what is now the Parish of Wonthaggi was built on land near the junction of Heslop's Road and the main road to Melbourne. Prior to this priests would travel from Dandenong to say mass and minister to Catholic settlers in homes or other shelters. In 1911 plans were produced for the first church by Mr C.J. Rice…
Woodend, VIC - St Ambrose Catholic
Year Built: 1916
Address: 16 Templeton Street, , Woodend Victoria, 3442
Initially Woodend's Catholic residents were served by St. Mary's Mission in Kyneton under the guidence of Rev. Fr. Stack. He was the first resident priest appointed in 1853 and was responsible for an area which extended from Macedon to mid-way between Kyneton and Bendigo and from Trentham to Redesdale. The first Church was constructed…
Woodford, VIC - Catholic (Former)
Address: 1 River Road, , Woodford Victoria, 3281
As of 2025 the church is in private hands.
Wycheproof, VIC - St Michael's Catholic
Year Built: 1967
Address: 45 Webster Street, , Wycheproof Victoria, 3527
The first Church built at Mount Wycheproof was the Roman Catholic church, it was opened with great celebration on Easter Monday April 2nd 1877. The Catholic school attached to the current Church was opened in 1954. A Foundation stone reads, "Blessed by Most Rev J.P. O'Collins Bishop of Ballarat 19 Nov 1967. Men of Parish G.A. Egan…
Yackandandah, VIC - St Matthews Catholic
Year Built: 1872
Address: 22 Windham Street, , Yackandandah Victoria, 3749
A plaque reads, " St. Matthew's Catholic Church, Yackandandah Built using local granite in 1872. Opened and Blessed by Fr. Patrick Moore 1868 - 1874 Plaque donated & erected by Catholic Community to celebrate Jubilee 2000 Blessed by Rev. Monsignor John White M.B.E., ADM., V.F".
Yambuk, VIC - St Joseph's Catholic (former)
Year Built: 1932
Address: 18 High Street, , Yambuk Victoria, 3285
The Church was opened by the Most Reverend Daniel Foley DD Bishop of Ballarat on 28th of August 1932. The contract price of the building was £12,176, and with seats (costing approximatly £200). etc.. the total cost was £1,251 . Of this amount, the committee had £2,300 in hand, including a legacy of £500 from the late Mr. William Wright,…
Yarra Glen, VIC - St Aloysius Catholic
Address: Sayle Street, , Yarra Glen Victoria, 3775
Planning for a Church to be erected in Yarra Glen began about 1888 and Mr Charles Fletcher won the tender to erect a timber and iron building. The Archbishop of Melbourne, Reverend Dr Carr made a special visit to formally open the building on Sunday 19 July 1890. From October 1889 Yarra Glen was served by a parish priest based at…
Yarra Junction, VIC - St Thomas A'Beckett Catholic
Address: Milners Road, , Yarra Junction Victoria, 3797
Yarragon, VIC - St Jarlath Catholic
Address: Rollo Street, , Yarragon Victoria, 3823
The Church is of Gothic design, and was built in 1899. Previously Mass was celebrated in a small rented building. The blessing was performed by Fr. Coleman and Mass celebrated by Fr. Coyne. Winter's 'Mass in G' was sung by the choir and Fr. Maher of the Vincentians preached. The church was designed by Leonard Flannagan of Melbourne. The…
Yarram, VIC - St Mary's Catholic
Year Built: 1915
Address: 5 Buckley Street, , Yarram Victoria, 3971
The Church was built at the request of Bishop Phelan who laid the foundation stone 10th October 1915. He also opened and blessed the completed buildings which had cost in the vicinity of £4000 but, with donations and proceeds of St. Patrick's Day Sports, by September 1917 the debt had been reduced to £1550. A Foundation stone reads, "…
Yarraville, VIC - St Augustine's Catholic
Year Built: 1924
Address: 71 Somerville Road, , Yarraville Victoria, 3013
The Church is in Romanesque style and was commenced in November 1923. A Foundation stone reads, " A.M.D.G. This stone was laid June 1st 1924 and the Church was blessed and opened Feb 1st 1925. His Grace the Most Rev Daniel Mannix D.D. L.L.D. Archbishop of Melbourne Rev T English P.P.". The Church was constructed between 1918 and 1924…
Yarrawonga, VIC - Sacred Heart Catholic
Year Built: 1905
Address: 8 Murphy Street, , Yarrawonga Victoria, 3730
A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was laid by the Most Rev S. Reville D.D. O.S.A. Bishop of Sandhurst April 30th 1905. Pastor The Rev E Madden Architects Kempson & Conolly Contractors Farnsworth and Son".
Yea, VIC - Sacred Heart Catholic
Year Built: 1899
Address: The Parade, , Yea Victoria, 3717
The church was built beteen 1899 and 1910 during Reverend Patrick O'Reilly's time. The church was blessed by the Second Archbishop of Melbourne the Most Reverend T.J. Carr D.D. on 26 October 1902.
Yinnar, VIC - Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic
Year Built: 1903
Address: 74 Main Street, , Yinnar Victoria, 3869
The land the Church was built on was owned by Henry Wicks who sold it to Mr John Quigley for £10. The land was then donated to the parish of Morwell for the purpose of building a Church. The church was constructed for the princely sum of £430. The Church was blessed and opened on Sunday 26th April 1903. The staned glass window above the…