Ss Michael & John Catholic Church
Ss Michael & John Catholic Church 02-02-2016 - John Conn, Templestowe, Victoria
Ss Michael & John Catholic Church 02-02-2016 - John Conn, Templestowe, Victoria

Ss Michael & John Catholic Church

Horsham, VIC 3400

Church Information

Church Name: Ss Michael & John Catholic Church
Church Previous Name: -
Denomination: Catholic Church in Australia
Street Address: Urquhart St & McLachlan St, Horsham VIC 3400, Australia
Suburb: Horsham
State: VIC
Postcode: 3400
Foundation Stone Laid: 10-05-1987
Foundation Stone Notes: No Foundation Stone or Memorial Plaque details are known. Information/photographs are invited.
Date Opened: 10-05-1987
Date Closed: unknown
Email: admin@churchesaustralia.org

Comments

The first Mass was held in Horsham in 1857 by Fr Patrick Madden. The first Catholic Church was opened by Bishop O'Connor on 12 November 1876. This church became the Primary School until 1997, when it was demolished. A new brick church was opened on 14 December 1913 by Bishop Higgins of Ballarat. The present church was dedicated and opened on 10 May 1987 by Bishop Mulkearns, Bishop of Ballarat.

More historical information/photographs of the church/congregation are invited. Photographs uploaded 4/12/2016.

Last Updated: Sunday 4th February, 2018
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