St Joseph's Catholic Church
St Joseph's Catholic Church 11-11-2022 - Derek Flannery
St Joseph's Catholic Church 11-11-2022 - Derek Flannery

St Joseph's Catholic Church

Hopetoun, VIC 3396

Church Information

Church Name: St Joseph's Catholic Church
Church Previous Name: St Joseph's Memorial Catholic Church
Denomination: Catholic Church in Australia
Street Address: 35 Lascelles St, Hopetoun VIC 3396, Australia
Suburb: Hopetoun
State: VIC
Postcode: 3396
Foundation Stone Laid: unknown
Foundation Stone Notes: A tablet records: A.M. + D.G. - This Church - was solemnly Blessed and opened - by the - Most Rev. J.P. O'Collins D.D. - Bishop of Ballarat - on 8 ~ 5 ~ 1966 - Rev. M. Philbin P. P. - Pastor - P & A Coutts ~ Builders -  JW Henry & Assoc ~ Architects.
Date Opened: 08-05-1966
Date Closed: unknown
Email: admin@churchesaustralia.org

Comments

The St Joseph's Catholic Church, Hopetoun is part of the Parish of the Wimmera-Mallee and the Diocese of Ballarat. The present church building was erected in 1966, and replaced an earlier structure built about 1907. Prior to the erection of the first church building, Mass was celebrated in the Mechanics Institute building. No other details are known. More historical information/photographs of the church/congregation are invited. Photographs uploaded 16/1/2023.
Last Updated: Monday 16th January, 2023
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