St Monica's Catholic Church
St Monica's Catholic Church - Statue St Monica 06-08-2017 - John Huth, Wilston, Brisbane
St Monica's Catholic Church 06-08-2017 - John Huth, Wilston, Brisbane

St Monica's Catholic Church

Oakey, QLD 4401

Church Information

Church Name: St Monica's Catholic Church
Church Previous Name: -
Denomination: Catholic Church in Australia
Street Address: 19 Campbell St, Oakey QLD 4401, Australia
Suburb: Oakey
State: QLD
Postcode: 4401
Foundation Stone Laid: 23-02-1958
Foundation Stone Notes: 

Foundation stone records: This foundation stone - was blessed and placed - by - The Most Reverend W Brennan DD - Bishop of Toowoomba - on - 23rd February 1958 - Rev L Hayes PP.

A plaque records: Dedicated to the Priests and Religious Sisters - who served in Saint Monica's Parish - and past and present parishioners of the Parish - "Come to Him, the Living Stone, - and like living stones, let yourselves be built - into a spiritual house." - (1 Peter 2:4-5) - Oakey 14th September, 2008.

A stone tablet at the foot of a statue of St Monica records: In memory of - Alice Diflo - who died on June 8th 1957 - Joseph Diflo - died 31st July 1960 - Presented - by the Diflo Family.

Date Opened: 00-00-1958
Date Closed: unknown
Email: admin@churchesaustralia.org

Comments

The St Monica's Catholic Church, Oakey is part of the Parish of Oakey and the Diocese of Toowoomba. The first church building was erected by Fr Fouhy in 1909 near the site of the present football grounds. The church was later relocated to its current site. In 1958 the present War Memorial Church was built. It celebated its 50 year anniversay in 2008. More historical information/photographs of the church/congregation are invited. Photographs uploaded 27/12/2017.
Last Updated: Friday 11th February, 2022
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