Royal Australian Navy War MemorialPrint Page 
The church was erected as a memorial those who died in service or been killed in action while serving with the Royal Australian Navy in the various conflicts in which Australia has been involved.
St John’s Catholic Church in Nudgee Road, Northgate was Australia’s first civilian church erected as a Royal Australian Navy War Memorial Church. Archbishop Patrick O’Donnell blessed and opened it on Sunday 5th August 1962.
The Navy Minister (Senator Gorton), the officer-in-charge of the Eastern Australian area (Rear Admiral G.Gatacre) and the Naval officer-in-charge, Queensland (Commander J. Ferguson) were present at the Opening.
On Thursday, 2nd August 1962, Northgate’s Parish Priest (the Rev Father V. Rowan) formally received from the Naval Association a roll of honour bearing the names of 171 sailors, enlisted in Brisbane, who died in World War Two.
Location
| Address: | 688 Nudgee Road, St John's Catholic Church, Northgate, 4013 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -27.398311 Long: 153.074529 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Structure |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 5th August, 1962 |
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A Royal Australian Navy War Memorial
To the glory of God and in memory of those of the Royal Australian Navy who gave their lives in the service of God and their country.
St John's Church
