St John the Evangelist Catholic Church
St John the Evangelist Catholic Church 22-08-2005 - Alan Patterson
St John the Evangelist Catholic Church 22-08-2005 - Alan Patterson

St John The Evangelist Catholic Church

Jugiong, NSW 2726

Church Information

Church Name: St John The Evangelist Catholic Church
Church Previous Name: -
Denomination: Catholic Church in Australia
Street Address: Riverside Dr, Jugiong NSW 2726, Australia
Suburb: Jugiong
State: NSW
Postcode: 2726
Foundation Stone Laid: 24-02-1858
Foundation Stone Notes: (Bathurst Free Press - 3 March 1858)   "LAYING THE FOUNDATION STONE OF THE NEW ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH of ST. JOHN'S JUGIONG On Tuesday morning last (as it had been previously notified), the inhabitants of Jugiong and its vicinity, headed by our much respected and hospitable neighbour, Mr. J. Shehan, proceeded at an early hour along the Burraway Road, to welcome his Grace the Most Reverend Dr. Polding to Jugiong. On Wednesday morning his Grace solemnised mass, and in the afternoon visited the site for tbe new church, and expressed himself much pleased at its beautiful and commanding position".
Date Opened: 00-00-1860
Date Closed: unknown
Email: admin@churchesaustralia.org

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The St John the Evangelist Catholic Church was built between 1858-1860. The cost of the church construction had been fully paid off by parishioners donations by the time the first Mass was celebrated in 1860.

No other details are known about the church. More historical information/photographs of the church/congregation are invited. Photographs uploaded 3/4/2018.

Last Updated: Tuesday 3rd April, 2018
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