Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church
Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church 04-04-2021 - John Huth, Wilston, Brisbane
Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church 04-04-2021 - John Huth, Wilston, Brisbane

Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church

Tamworth, NSW 2340

Church Information

Church Name: Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church
Church Previous Name: -
Denomination: Catholic Church in Australia
Street Address: 72 Hillvue Rd, Tamworth NSW 2340, Australia
Suburb: Tamworth
State: NSW
Postcode: 2340
Foundation Stone Laid: 12-12-1982
Foundation Stone Notes: 

Foundation stone records: 'A house of prayer - for all the people' -(Mark 11.17) - This stone was blessed by - The Most Rev H J Kennedy DD - Bishop of Armidale - 12th December 1982 - F J LeFevre (Parish Priest).

A plaque records: Dedicated to our powerful patroness, - Mary, Help of Christians - solomnly blessed by - Most Rev H J Doody DD - Bishop of Armidale - 17th April 1983.

A plaque attached to a rock below a statue records: Bronze Statue - Mother and Child - erected - through generosity of Parishioners - to mark - The Silver Anniversary - of - St Edward's Parish - 9~11~86.

Date Opened: 17-04-1983
Date Closed: unknown
Email: admin@churchesaustralia.org

Comments

The Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church, Tamworth is part of the St Edward's Parish South Tamworth and the Diocese of Armidale. The present church building was opened and blessed on 17/4/1983 by Bishop Henry Kennedy, Bishop of Armidale. The statue is also a reminder that Mary Help of Christians was designated Patron of Australia at the first Provincial Synod held in Sydney in 1844. More historical information/photographs of the church/congregation are invited. Photographs uploaded 3/6/2021.

 

 

Last Updated: Thursday 3rd June, 2021
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