St Brigid's Catholic Church
Coogee, NSW 2034
Church Information
| Church Name: | St Brigid's Catholic Church |
| Church Previous Name: | - |
| Denomination: | Catholic Church in Australia |
| Street Address: | Waltham St & Brook St, Coogee NSW 2034, Australia |
| Suburb: | Coogee |
| State: | NSW |
| Postcode: | 2034 |
| Foundation Stone Laid: | 06-03-1921 |
| Foundation Stone Notes: | (Freeman's Journal 10 March 1921) "Coogee Plans a Beautiful Church. The Archbishop Lays the Foundation-stone; Big Ideas and Generous Hearts. The foundation of the new building was blessed by the Archbishop of Sydney on Sunday afternoon, in the presence of a large and representative gathering." The text of the foundation stone is not known. Information/photographs are invited. |
| Date Opened: | 13-11-1921 |
| Date Closed: | unknown |
| Email: | admin@churchesaustralia.org |
Comments
Designed by Albert Edmund Bates in the neo-Byzantine style. It was inspired by Westminster Cathedral in London.
(Sydney Morning Herald -14 November 1921) "ST. BRIGID'S CHURCH, COOGEE. --<>-- The new church of St. Brigid's, which has been erected upon a commanding site over looking Coogee, was opened and blessed yesterday afternoon by Archbishop Kelly, In the presence of a large congregation."
No other details are known about the St Brigid's Catholic Church, Coogee. More historical information/photographs of the church/congregation are invited. Photographs uploaded 25/5/2018 & 19/8/2020.
