St Matthew's Catholic Church
St Matthew's Catholic Church 29-01-2017 - John Huth, Wilston, Brisbane.
St Matthew's Catholic Church 29-01-2017 - John Huth, Wilston, Brisbane.

St Matthew's Catholic Church

Leyburn, QLD 4365

Church Information

Church Name: St Matthew's Catholic Church
Church Previous Name: -
Denomination: Catholic Church in Australia
Street Address: Dove St, Leyburn QLD 4365, Australia
Suburb: Leyburn
State: QLD
Postcode: 4365
Foundation Stone Laid: unknown
Foundation Stone Notes: 

No Foundation Stone details are known. Information/photographs are invited.

An historic plaque at the front of the church records: St Matthew's Catholic Church - This church was designed by Messers - Wallace & Gibson & tenders were invited - for its erection in 1885 following many - years of fund-raising efforts. However - it was not built until 1897 by Daniel - Connolly & was officially opened & - solemnly blessed in 1901. Before then, - Mass had been held in private homes & - at the Court House. The Leyburn Catholic - community first belonged to the Warwick - Parish after it had been established in - the 1860's, & in 1877 became part - of the Clifton Parish.

It is recored on the church notice board that the church was blessed in 1900 (not 1901as stated on the historic plaque?).

Date Opened: 00-00-1900
Date Closed: unknown
Email: admin@churchesaustralia.org

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No other details are known about this church. More historical information/photographs of the church/congregation are invited. Photographs uploaded 2/8/2017.
Last Updated: Thursday 3rd August, 2017
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