Good Shepherd Chapel
Abbotsford, VIC 3067
Church Information
| Church Name: | Good Shepherd Chapel |
| Church Previous Name: | - |
| Denomination: | Catholic Church in Australia |
| Street Address: | St Heliers St, Abbotsford VIC 3067, Australia |
| Suburb: | Abbotsford |
| State: | VIC |
| Postcode: | 3067 |
| Foundation Stone Laid: | 00-00-1870 |
| Foundation Stone Notes: | The foundation stone was laid in 1870, but the text of the Foundation Stone is not known. Information/photographs are invited. A stone records: This memorial stone - completing this wing of the church - in memory of the deceased - benefactors of the Convent - was laid on the Feast of - Saint Mary Magdalen - 22nd July 1897 - by the Most Revd T J Carr DD - Archbishiop of Melbourne. A tablet inside the chapel records: Vive Jesus Et Marie - Pray for the Soul - of Sister - Mary of St Joseph Doyle - First Superioress and Foundress - of the Convent of Our Lady of Charity, - of - The Good Shepherd, - at - Abbotsford - who died the 13th day of June 1869, - in the 34th year of her age - and the tenth - of her religious profession. - Requiescat in Pace. |
| Date Opened: | 30-04-1871 |
| Date Closed: | unknown |
| Email: | admin@churchesaustralia.org |
Comments
Following the death of Mother Mary of Saint Joseph Doyle in 1869, the foundress of Good Shepherd in Australia, a group of lay supporters of the Convent raised money amongst themselves for a marble tablet to honour her memory. They raised more money than expected and the idea of a mortuary chapel was suggested.
What was really needed was a church to accommodate the large community of Sisters and all the women and girls living at the Convent. The Bishop and Catholic community raised further funds to build a church, which would serve as a memorial to Mother Mary of Saint Joseph and the other Sisters who had died." (Extract: Church Website-https://www.goodshep.org.au/chapel/chapel-history/).
The church was opened on 30/4/1871. For further history and photographs refer to the church website. Photographs uploaded 7/5/2018.
