St Joseph's Catholic Church - Former
St Joseph's Catholic Church - Former 02-11-2017 - Elders Wycheproof - Wycheproof - realestate.com.au
St Joseph's Catholic Church - Former 02-11-2017 - Elders Wycheproof - Wycheproof - realestate.com.au

St Joseph's Catholic Church - Former

Watchem, VIC 3482

Church Information

Church Name: St Joseph's Catholic Church - Former
Church Previous Name: -
Denomination: Catholic Church in Australia
Street Address: 56-80 Camp St, Watchem VIC 3482, Australia
Suburb: Watchem
State: VIC
Postcode: 3482
Foundation Stone Laid: 08-05-1939
Foundation Stone Notes: 

Foundation stone records: A M D G - The Catholics of Watchem erected this - Church to commemorate the Golden - Jubilee in the Priesthood of their - Esteemed Pastor~Rev John Barry - This stone was laid on - 8th May 1939 by - The Most Rev D Foley DD - Bishop of Ballarat - P J O'Connor ~ Architect - R J Baker ~ Builder.

Headstone for priest beside the church records: I H S - of your charity - Pray for the Repose of the Soul of - Rev Fr John Barry - Parish Priest of Watchem 45 Years - Born 1861 Ballynoe Co Cork, Ireland - Ordained Maynooth 1888 - Died Nov 5th 1941 - R I P.

Date Opened: 00-00-1939
Date Closed: 00-00-2009
Email: admin@churchesaustralia.org

Comments

This former St Joseph's Catholic Church, Watchem was part of the Parish of East Wimmera and the Diocese of Ballarat. The church has closed, and the property was sold in 2017. The church building was erected in 1939, to commemorate the Golden Jubilee in the priesthood of their priest, the Rev John Barry. No other details are known. More historical information/photographs of the former church/congregation are invited. Photographs uploaded 2/11/2017 & 2/1/2023..
Last Updated: Wednesday 18th January, 2023
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