St Kevin's Catholic Church
St Kevin's Catholic Church 17-01-2019 - John Huth, Wilston, Brisbane
St Kevin's Catholic Church 17-01-2019 - John Huth, Wilston, Brisbane

St Kevin's Catholic Church

Bangalow, NSW 2479

Church Information

Church Name: St Kevin's Catholic Church
Church Previous Name: -
Denomination: Catholic Church in Australia
Street Address: 1 Deacon St, Bangalow NSW 2479, Australia
Suburb: Bangalow
State: NSW
Postcode: 2479
Foundation Stone Laid: 20-01-1935
Foundation Stone Notes: 

Foundation stone of the new church building records: D O M - This foundation stone of - St Kevin's Church - was laid in 20th January 1935 by - The Most Rev John Carroll DD - Bishop of Lismore - Ven Archdeacon Scott PP

A plaque on a white rock beside the entrance steps records: Church of St Kevins - Bangalow.- Blessed by - Bishop P Farrelly - 16th June 1935. Archdeacon B Scott PP. - Golden Jubilee Mass 1985. Principal Celebrant - Bishop J Satterthwaite - Father R Hackett PP.

Date Opened: 16-06-1936
Date Closed: unknown
Email: admin@churchesaustralia.org

Comments

The original St Kevin's Catholic Church, Bangalow building, a wooden structure, was opened on14/1/1894. It was built in Lismore Road, but relocated to the present site in 1908. It is now the church hall, and one of the oldest buildings in the town. The new church building was erected in 1935, on the what was the cemetery. All graves having been transferred to the present cemetery. No other details are known. More historical information/photographs of the church/congregation are invited. Photographs uploaded 19/2/2019.
Last Updated: Tuesday 19th February, 2019
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