www.monumentaustralia.org.au
75th Anniversary of Our Lady Star of the SeaPrint Page 
19-July-2018
Photographs supplied by Peter Williams
The plaque commemorates the 75th anniversary of the opening of the church and pays tribute to all parishioners.
Location
| Address: | 341 Old South Head Road, Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, Watsons Bay, 2030 |
|---|---|
| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -33.845642 Long: 151.283446 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
|---|---|
| Monument Theme: | Culture |
| Sub-Theme: | Religion |
| Approx. Event Start Date: | 1910 |
| Approx. Event End Date: | 1985 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Monday 10th June, 1985 |
|---|
Front Inscription
Plaque:
To The Honor And Glory Of God This Church Was Erected Under The Title Of
OUR LADY STAR OF THE SEA
The Original Edifice Was Erected In 1909-10 For Rev. Peter O`Reilly, P.P. Woolhara.
The Confessionals, Choir Gallery And Present Facade Were Added In 1940 For Rev. Daniel Hannan , P.P. Watsons Bay. The Statue Of Our Lady Was Added Later.
The Sanctuary, Pulpit, Windows, Bell And Steeple Were Constructed In 1965-66 For Rev. Patrick Ford, P.P. Watsons Bay.
Tom Bass Sculptured The Copper Panels Of St. Paul And The Evangelists For The Pulpit. John Taylor Of England Cast The Bell.
Antoine Bessac, Grenoble, France Provided The Stained Glass Lead Lights In The Nave, And The Faceted Glass Of The Rose Windows In The Sanctuary.
The Marble Altar From Massa Carrara Was Worked And Polished In Nearby Viareggio, Italy.
Clem Clancy Was The Architect.
This Plaque Was Erected For 10.6.1985, The Seventy Fifth Anniversary Of The Opening Of The Church By Patrick Francis Cardinal Moran, On This Historic Occasion, Tribute Is Paid To The Parishioners Whose Votive Offerings Over The Long Years Have Built This Church.
Te Deum Laudamus
Source: MAPlaque:
To The Honor And Glory Of God This Church Was Erected Under The Title Of
OUR LADY STAR OF THE SEA
The Original Edifice Was Erected In 1909-10 For Rev. Peter O`Reilly, P.P. Woolhara.
The Confessionals, Choir Gallery And Present Facade Were Added In 1940 For Rev. Daniel Hannan , P.P. Watsons Bay. The Statue Of Our Lady Was Added Later.
The Sanctuary, Pulpit, Windows, Bell And Steeple Were Constructed In 1965-66 For Rev. Patrick Ford, P.P. Watsons Bay.
Tom Bass Sculptured The Copper Panels Of St. Paul And The Evangelists For The Pulpit. John Taylor Of England Cast The Bell.
Antoine Bessac, Grenoble, France Provided The Stained Glass Lead Lights In The Nave, And The Faceted Glass Of The Rose Windows In The Sanctuary.
The Marble Altar From Massa Carrara Was Worked And Polished In Nearby Viareggio, Italy.
Clem Clancy Was The Architect.
This Plaque Was Erected For 10.6.1985, The Seventy Fifth Anniversary Of The Opening Of The Church By Patrick Francis Cardinal Moran, On This Historic Occasion, Tribute Is Paid To The Parishioners Whose Votive Offerings Over The Long Years Have Built This Church.
Te Deum Laudamus
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
