St Joseph's Catholic Church
St Joseph's Catholic Church 06-04-2021 - John Conn, Templestowe, Victoria
St Joseph's Catholic Church 06-04-2021 - John Conn, Templestowe, Victoria

St Joseph's Catholic Church

Mernda, VIC 3754

Church Information

Church Name: St Joseph's Catholic Church
Church Previous Name: -
Denomination: Catholic Church in Australia
Street Address: 1490 Plenty Rd, Mernda VIC 3754, Australia
Suburb: Mernda
State: VIC
Postcode: 3754
Foundation Stone Laid: unknown
Foundation Stone Notes: A stone high up on the building gable records:  A D - 1884
Date Opened: 23-02-1884
Date Closed: unknown
Email: admin@churchesaustralia.org

Comments

The St Joseph's Catholic Church, Mernda is part of Christ the Light Catholic Parish and the Diocese of Melbourne. The first Mass in the district was celebrated in 1857 in a private home. Plans for a church building commenced in 1874, with contributions from the whole community. It was opened and blessed on 23/2/1884. Today it is too small and Masses are now also celebrated at the Nazareth Centre at the St Joseph's School. The church website notes that toilets were only added to the building in the 1990s. More historical information/photographs of the church/congregation are invited. Photographs uploaded 22/4/2021.
Last Updated: Thursday 29th April, 2021
ADVANCED SEARCH