St Patrick's Catholic Church
St Patrick's Catholic Church 05-07-2021 - John Conn, Templestowe, Victoria
St Patrick's Catholic Church 05-07-2021 - John Conn, Templestowe, Victoria

St Patrick's Catholic Church

Port Fairy, VIC 3284

Church Information

Church Name: St Patrick's Catholic Church
Church Previous Name: -
Denomination: Catholic Church in Australia
Street Address: 487 Princes Hwy, Port Fairy VIC 3284, Australia
Suburb: Port Fairy
State: VIC
Postcode: 3284
Foundation Stone Laid: 23-07-1857
Foundation Stone Notes: The first stone was laid by Dr James A Goold, Bishop of Melbourne on 23/7/1857. It is not known if the stone included any text. Information/photographs are invited.
Date Opened: 17-01-1861
Date Closed: unknown
Email: admin@churchesaustralia.org

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The St Patrick's Catholic Church, Port Fairy is part of the Parish of South West Coast and the Diocese of Ballarat. This church building replaced an earlier school chapel in William Street, the need arising due to a growing congregation. The building was erected on land donated by Mr James Atkinson, the land owner for much of the local district. Due to delays associated with strife at the time, and later severe weather giving rise to construction issues, it was not opened and blessed until 17/1/1861. No other details are known. More historical information/photographs of the church/congregation are invited. Photographs uploaded 21/12/2021.
Last Updated: Tuesday 21st December, 2021
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