Centenary of St Aloysius ChurchPrint Page
The plaque commemorates the centenary of St Aloysius Church from February 1875 to February 1975.
SOUTH AUSTRALIA.
(Harp, 12th February.)
OPENING OF ST. ALOYSIUS COLLEGIATE
CHURCH, SEVENHILLS.
This beautiful edifice was opened for Divine worship on Sunday last by his Lordship the Bishop. The day being beautifully fine, a large number of visitors assembled from the surrounding country. The ceremonies commenced at 11 with a procession round the exterior and interior of the church, which having been concluded, Pontifical High Mass was celebrated by his Lordship the Bishop, assisted by Father Kriessel as deacon; sub- deacon, Father Niebauer; master of ceremonies, Father Reschauer. The dedication sermon was preached by the Rev. Father Cahill, S.J., President of St. Patrick's College, Melbourne, from the text : "This is the house of the Lord." The offerings collected on the occasion amounted to £300.
Freeman's Journal (Sydney), 27 February 1875.
Location
Address: | 111A College Road, St Aloysius Church, Sevenhill , 5453 |
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State: | SA |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -33.883692 Long: 138.638374 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Plaque |
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Monument Theme: | Culture |
Sub-Theme: | Religion |
Actual Event Start Date: | 07-February-1875 |
Actual Event End Date: | 07-February-1975 |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 12th October, 1975 |
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To commemorate the Centenary of St Aloysius Church
Blessed and opened by the Most Reverend Christopher Augustine Reynolds Bishop of Adelaide
7th February 1875
This plaque was unveiled by the Most Reverend James W. Gleeson Archbishop of Adelaide
12th October 1975