Monsignor Ken MorrisonPrint Page 
The plaque commemorates the opening and dedication of the Ken Morrison Memorial Centre in memory of Monsignor Ken Morrison, who was the founding father of the Royal Australian Air Force Chaplaincy. The centre was opened to mark the 50th year of Royal Australian Air Force Chaplaincy.
Early in 1936 Father (later Monsignor) Kenneth Morrison was asked by Archbishop Mannix to investigate the possibility of having himself appointed as Chaplain at the Royal Australian Air Force Bases Laverton and Point Cook in the State of Victoria – to take what time was necessary and not to come back to him until he knew all the facts. From May 1936, Father Morrison began to attend Laverton and Point Cook for Sunday Masses, and also for interviews and visitation during the week. Finally, his appointment as Chaplain was officially made. At the outbreak of war in 1939, all the part-time Air Force Chaplains were called up for permanent duty.
Location
| Address: | Aerodrome Road, St Mark`s Church, East Sale, 3850 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -38.105347 Long: 147.123104 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Religion |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Monday 26th November, 1990 |
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To mark the 50th year of RAAF Chaplaincy
The Chapels of St Mark and St John the Evangelist were dedicated to the worship of Almighty God and the Ken Morrison Memorial Centre was opened and dedicated to the memory of Monsignor Ken Morrison
A founding father of RAAF Chaplaincy by
The Most Revd. G. Mayne AM
The Revd G. Crossman CBE
Members of the Religious Advisory Committee To The Services
And
Chaplain (Air. Cdre) R. H. Boerth Principal Chaplain - FD
Chaplain (Air. Cdre) W. T. Wheeler Principal Chaplain - AMG
Chaplain (Air. Cdre) J. J. White Principal Chaplain - RC
On 26 November 1990
At the request of Group Captain D. J. C. Riding DFC Officer Commanding East Sale
Wing Commander K. N. Birrer Commanding Officer Base Squadron
Base Chaplains
Chaplain (Sqnldr) R. D. Thompson Co-ordinating Chaplain
Chaplain (Fltlt) F. D. Voscerau
1940 1990
RAAF Chaplain Branch Jubilee
A faithful past - Faith for the future
