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St Mary's Catholic Church

Castlemaine, VIC 3450

Church Information

Church Name:	St Mary's Catholic Church
Church Previous Name:	-
Denomination:	Catholic Church in Australia
Street Address:	70 Hargraves St, Castlemaine VIC 3450, Australia
Suburb:	Castlemaine
State:	VIC
Postcode:	3450
Foundation Stone Laid:	13-09-1857
Foundation Stone Notes:	The foundation stone was laid on 13/9/1857. The text on the foundation stone is not known. Information/photographs are invited. A tablet records: The Most Rev J A Goold DD - Bishop of Melbourne - opened the first portion of this church - and dedicated it to The Holy Name of Mary - on 10th January 1858. - He blessed the completed church - on Sunday, 22nd July 1866 - Pastor ~ Rev Patrick Moore ... A tablet records: Ad Maiorem Dei Gloriam - The Most Rev Justin D Simonds DD Ph D - Coadjutor Archbishop of Melbourne - solemnly consecrated the - church of The Holy Name of Mary, - on Thursday, 19th October, 1961 - Pastor ~ Rev J K McLaren.
Date Opened:	10-01-1858
Date Closed:	unknown
Email:	admin@churchesaustralia.org

Comments

The first temporary chapel was built on this site in 1853. It was used until the current St Mary's Catholic Church building was erected. No other details are known. More historical information/photographs of the church/congregation are invited. Photographs uploaded 14/2/2019.

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Last Updated: Thursday 14th February, 2019