St Joseph's Catholic Church
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St Joseph's Catholic Church

Dalby, QLD 4405

Church Information

Church Name: St Joseph's Catholic Church
Church Previous Name: -
Denomination: Catholic Church in Australia
Street Address: 142 Cunningham St, Dalby QLD 4405, Australia
Suburb: Dalby
State: QLD
Postcode: 4405
Foundation Stone Laid: 16-05-1920
Foundation Stone Notes: Foundation stone records: A M D G - This foundation stone was blessed and - laid on 16th May 1920 - and the church solemnly dedicated under the Patronage of St Joseph - on 4th December 1921 - by His Grace The Most Rev J Duhig DD - Archbishop of Brisbane - Rev Father T J Nolan   Parish Priest.
Date Opened: 04-12-1921
Date Closed: unknown
Email: admin@churchesaustralia.org

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The first Mass in Dalby was celebrated at the home of Mr & Mrs Samuel Stewart in 1851.

In 1867 the first Catholic Church was built at the corner of Bunga & Jimbour Streets. When the walls were nearly completed a cyclone reduced them to rubble. Nevertheless the congregation soldiered on and completed the church. In 1886 the church was replaced with a wooden one, which was attacked by white ants and was demolished in 1917. The present church followed and was built at the corner of Bunga & Cunningham Streets. It was refurbished and blessed by Bishop William Morrison on 19/12/1993. (refer Church Website - www.twb.catholic.org.au)

More historical information/photographs of the church/congregation are invited. Photographs uploaded 15/3/2017.

 

Last Updated: Wednesday 15th March, 2017
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