Church Name: | St Francis Xavier Catholic Church |
Church Previous Name: | - |
Denomination: | Catholic Church in Australia |
Street Address: | 8 Adams St, Wentworth NSW 2648, Australia |
Suburb: | Wentworth |
State: | NSW |
Postcode: | 2648 |
Foundation Stone Laid: | 18-06-1871 |
Foundation Stone Notes: | The foundation stone was laid on 18/6/1871. The text on the foundation stone is not known. Information/photographs are invited. A stone tablet records: This Memorial Stone - of the Jubilee School - was blessed and laid by The - Right Rev W Hayden DD - August 23rd 1925 A stone tablet records: Dedicated to the Memory - of - The Rev Father - Michael John Higgins - Parish Priest Wentworth - 1947 ~ 1976 - R I P. A stone tablet records: 1892 ~ 1992 - Centenary of Catholic - Education in Wentworth - A work of the - Sisters of Mercy & - The Sisters of St Josephs. A plaque records: St Francis Xavier Catholic School Wentworth - Refurbishment - Officially blessed by - The Most Reverend Christopher Toohey DD - Bishop of Wilcannia-Forbes - Opened by - Ms Sussan Ley MP - Member for Farrer - on - 21st August 2004 - The project was principally funded by the Australian Government with - assistance from the Diocese, Parish and School Community of Wentworth. |
Date Opened: | 00-11-1872 |
Date Closed: | unknown |
Email: | admin@churchesaustralia.org |