St Patrick's Catholic Church - Former
St Patrick's Catholic Church - Former 27-11-2016 - Boran Real Estate - Sunshine
St Patrick's Catholic Church - Former 27-11-2016 - Boran Real Estate - Sunshine

St Patrick's Catholic Church - Former

St Arnaud, VIC 3478

Church Information

Church Name: St Patrick's Catholic Church - Former
Church Previous Name: -
Denomination: Catholic Church in Australia
Street Address: 14 Queens Ave, St Arnaud VIC 3478, Australia
Suburb: St Arnaud
State: VIC
Postcode: 3478
Foundation Stone Laid: 00-00-1874
Foundation Stone Notes: 

No Foundation Stone or Memorial Plaque details are known. Information/photographs are invited.

A historical plaque records: St Patrick's Church - Dedicated by the Bishop of Ballarat, this was the first Catholic Church in St Arnaud. It is a pretty building of light bricks with white bricks freely included to provide contrast. In 1876, Father Dwyer was appointed the first priest, and his parish covered a wide area stretching from Stuart Mill to Morton Plains and west to Banyena and Marnoo. He was succeeded by Father R Scanlon, during whose time a fine brick presbytery was constructed. When a new Church was constructed in 1907, it became St Patrick's Hall. Originally it fronted onto McMahon Street, but the land there was later sold for housing, so the front entry of the church is now at the rear of the remaining block. Used for a long time as a recreation hall, it was renovated as a modern residence until it was purchased and used by the Salvation Army.

Date Opened: 14-11-1875
Date Closed: unknown
Email: admin@churchesaustralia.org

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The former St Patricks Catholic Church, St Arnaud property is now privately owned. Northern Grampians Shire Council, Visitor Information Brochure records: "Dedicated by the Bishop of Ballarat, this was the first Catholic Church in St Arnaud...When a new church was constructed in 1907, it became St Patrick's Hall. Used for a long time as a recreation hall...it was purchased and used by the Salvation Army."  It is now a private residence. More historical information/photographs of the former church/congregation are invited. Photographs uploaded 09/05/2016 & 24/2/2020.
Last Updated: Monday 24th February, 2020
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