St Patrick's Catholic Church
Kerang, VIC 3579
Church Information
| Church Name: | St Patrick's Catholic Church |
| Church Previous Name: | - |
| Denomination: | Catholic Church in Australia |
| Street Address: | 90 Nolan St, Kerang VIC 3579, Australia |
| Suburb: | Kerang |
| State: | VIC |
| Postcode: | 3579 |
| Foundation Stone Laid: | unknown |
| Foundation Stone Notes: | A corner stone records: (1) Saint Patrick's Church - blessed by Dr Reville OSA - Coadjutor Bishop of - Sandhurst 3~7~1887 - Parish of Pyramid Hill - Fr E Madden PP - Dr Barry OSB - Architect: J Brady. AND (2) Additions blessed by - Dr B D Stewart L LB - 28~11~1971 - Parish of Kerang - Fr F Hickey PP - Architect: Paul Archibald Foundation stone on the Presbytery records: This stone was laid by - The Right Revd Dr Reville OSA - Coadjutor ~ Bishop - 26th August 1894. A plaque on a stone in the garden records: This garden is a tribute and memorial - to the life and service of those parishioners, - Priests and Sisters who have left - our lives, but not our hearts. - May their memory inspire us to continue - to gather, share, and build friendships - within our faith community. A second plaque on the stone in the garden records: A large stone - a tall tree - a quiet garden - the life, growth, and spirit, - of the parishioners - of this church. |
| Date Opened: | 03-07-1887 |
| Date Closed: | unknown |
| Email: | admin@churchesaustralia.org |
Comments
The St Patrick's Catholic Church, Kerang is part of the Parish of Kerang and the Diocese of Sandhurst. The church building was opened on 3/7/1887 by the Coadjutor Bishop of Sandhurst, with additions blessed and opened on 28/11/1971.The Presbytery, next to the church building, was erected in 1894. No other details are known. More historical information/photographs of the church/congregation are invited. Photographs uploaded 7/1/2023 & 28/11/2024.
