St Stephen's Catholic Church
Saddleworth, SA 5413
Church Information
Church Name: | St Stephen's Catholic Church |
Church Previous Name: | - |
Denomination: | Catholic Church in Australia |
Street Address: | 1863 Barrier Hwy, Saddleworth SA 5413, Australia |
Suburb: | Saddleworth |
State: | SA |
Postcode: | 5413 |
Foundation Stone Laid: | 07-04-1876 |
Foundation Stone Notes: | A foundation stone was blessed and laid by Bishop Sheil on 7/4/1876. The text on the foundation stone is not known. Information/photographs are invited.
Notice Board records: 1870.
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Date Opened: | 16-01-1870 |
Date Closed: | unknown |
Email: | admin@churchesaustralia.org |
Comments
The St Stephen's Catholic Church, Saddleworth is part of the Parish of Riverton/Manoora and the Diocese of Adelaide. The first Mass was celebrated for Christmas 1869, with the church building blessed and dedicated on 16/1/1870, by the Vicar-General Rev John Smyth. The establishment/building of the church is associated with the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits). The church celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2020. More historical information/photographs of the church/congregation are invited. Photographs uploaded 10/2/2024.
Last Updated: Sunday 11th February, 2024