St Rita's Catholic Church
St Rita's Catholic Church 16-06-2021 - Frank Curtain
St Rita's Catholic Church 16-06-2021 - Frank Curtain

St Rita's Catholic Church

Babinda, QLD 4861

Church Information

Church Name: St Rita's Catholic Church
Church Previous Name: -
Denomination: Catholic Church in Australia
Street Address: 15 Church St, Babinda QLD 4861, Australia
Suburb: Babinda
State: QLD
Postcode: 4861
Foundation Stone Laid: unknown
Foundation Stone Notes: 

The foundation stone for the first Catholic church building was laid on 18/3/1917 by Bishop John Heavey. The text on the foundation stone is not known. Information/photographs are invited.

No Foundation Stone or Memorial Plaque details are known for the present church building. Information/photographs are invited.

Date Opened: 09-07-1922
Date Closed: unknown
Email: admin@churchesaustralia.org

Comments

The St Rita's Catholic Church, Babinda is part of the Parish of Babinda and the Diocese of Cairns. The first church building was opened on 15/7/1917 by Bishop Heavey. Unfortunately it was destroyed by a cyclone in March 1918. The present replacement building was opened on 9/7/1922 by Bishop Heavey. No other details are known. More historical information/photographs of the church/congregation are invited. Photographs uploaded 16/6/2021.
Last Updated: Wednesday 31st July, 2024
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