Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church
Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church 02-01-2015 - John Huth, Wilston, Brisbane
Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church 02-01-2015 - John Huth, Wilston, Brisbane

Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church

Bowen Hills, QLD 4006

Church Information

Church Name: Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church
Church Previous Name: -
Denomination: Catholic Church in Australia
Street Address: 29 Cintra Rd, Bowen Hills QLD 4006, Australia
Suburb: Bowen Hills
State: QLD
Postcode: 4006
Foundation Stone Laid: 24-08-1919
Foundation Stone Notes: 

Foundation stone records: This first stone - of the - Church of Our Lady of Victories - to the Glory of God - and in memory of - the Catholic Sailors & Soldiers of Queensland - who fought and died in the - Great European War 1914 - 19 - was blessed and laid by - H E Most Rev B Cattaneo DD LL D - Apostolic Delegate - 24th August 1919. Memorial plaques record: (1) 1940 - 1980 (text first recorded in Polish and then English) In honoured memory of - 14000 Polish Prisoners of War - Massacred by Soviet Forces - at Katyn and elsewhere in U S S R in 1948 - Polish Community of Queensland.(2) The Polish Community - of Brisbane united in its faith - in the Risen Christ and praying - for its Pastors and Benefactors - who have gone home to the Lord.

Date Opened: unknown
Date Closed: unknown
Email: admin@churchesaustralia.org

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Our Lady of Victories Parish is also a Polish Pastoral Centre. It is a heritage listed church also known as the White Temple of Peace. More historical information/photographs of the church/congregation are invited. Photographs uploaded 29/1/2017.
Last Updated: Sunday 29th January, 2017
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