Centenary of St Joseph`s Catholic ChurchPrint Page
The plaque commemorates the centenary of St Joseph`s Catholic Church which was blessed and opened in 1915.
The new church of reinforced concrete, with tiled roof, the first of its kind in these parts, will be solemnly dedicated to Almighty God, under the patronage of St. Joseph, on Sunday. 18th April, by his Grace Archbishop Duhig. Arrangements are completed for excursion trains to run from Maryborough and Mundubbera and back on that date, and the contractor (Mr. Millar) is very confident that everything will be in readiness. The ladies of the parish are having a luncheon prepared at Faulks' Hall, and light refreshments on tbe church grounds, so that visitors may have all the conveniences required, for a good day's outing. This structure will he instrumental in marking a distinct stage in the material growth of Gayndah. It is worthy of note that the contractor has made it a point to encourage local industries as far as possible in procuring his material.
Catholic Advocate (Brisbane), 8 April 1915.
Location
Address: | 46 Meson Street, St Joseph`s Catholic Church, Gayndah, 4625 |
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State: | QLD |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -25.623473 Long: 151.605726 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Plaque |
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Monument Theme: | Culture |
Sub-Theme: | Religion |
Actual Event Start Date: | 18-April-1915 |
Actual Event End Date: | 18-April-2015 |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 18th April, 2015 |
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St Joseph`s Catholic Church
Blessed and opened 18th April 1915 by the Most Reverend James Duhig Archbishop of Brisbane
Centenary Commemorative Plaque blessed by the Most Reverend Mark Coleridge Archbishop of Brisbane
18th April 2015