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Father J.J. Malone : December 2013
Father J.J. Malone : December 2013

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The shrine commemorates Father J.J. Malone who was parish priest at the church from 1919 to 1948.

The Rev Father J. J. Malone, parish priest at SS Peter and Paul's, Geelong, died at the Mercy Hospital, East Melbourne, yesterday morning, aged 84. Most of his 59 years in the priesthood were spent in Victoria. He was born at Kildare, Ireland, and studied at Maynooth College, Dublin, and the Royal University of Ireland.He was ordained in 1889.

Father Malone was instrumental in erecting many parochial buildings during his life, and he had published a number of books and poems. After Solemn Office and Requiem Mass at St Mary's, Geelong, at 10.30 on Monday the funeral will leave for the Eastern Cemetery.
The Argus (Melbourne), 17th July 1948.

Location

Address:1 Malone Street, St Peter`s and St Paul`s Church, Geelong, 3220
State:VIC
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -38.141068
Long: 144.355712
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Religion
Approx. Event Start Date:1919
Approx. Event End Date:1948

Dedication

Front Inscription

In memory of Father J. J. Malone

Parish Priest  1919 - 48.

 

Source: MA
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