Re-opening of St Patrick`s ChurchPrint Page
Two plaques commemorate the re-opening of St Patrick`s Church in June 2003.
Location
Address: | Monteagle Street, St Patrick`s Catholic Church, Binalong, 2584 |
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State: | NSW |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -34.673855 Long: 148.624295 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Plaque |
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Monument Theme: | Culture |
Sub-Theme: | Religion |
Actual Event Start Date: | 08-June-2003 |
Actual Event End Date: | 08-June-2003 |
Dedication
Plaque :
To the glory of God
To commemorate The re-opening of the restored St Patricks Church by Monsignor John Hoare MBE OAM ED Vicar General
Pentecost Sunday 8th June 2003
Administrator : Fr. Patrick Corbett, C.Ss.R
Project Coordinator : Roger Perry
Mater Stonemason & Clerk of Works : Carl Valerius
Heritage Adviser : Peter Freeman
Plaque :
St. Peter & Paul`s Church - Binalong
(ruins still visible on original site in 2003)
This memorial has been created from stones gathered from the surrounds of the original church site.
Foundation Stone
26th March 1859
Rev. Michael McAlroy
The church of St. Peter & Paul was constructed of rubble stone in a gothic style, measuring 60ft long, 24ft wide, 14ft high. It was located on nine acres of land donated by Edward Ryan, on the hill overlooking the village. The site was abandoned in early 1900.
This plaque was unveiled on the occasion of the restoration of St. Patrick`s Church - Binalong.
Pentecost Sunday 8th June 2003