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St Fiacre's Catholic Church
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St Fiacre's Catholic Church

Leichhardt, NSW 2040

Church Information

Church Name: St Fiacre's Catholic Church
Church Previous Name: -
Denomination: Catholic Church in Australia
Street Address: 96 Catherine St, Leichhardt NSW 2040, Australia
Suburb: Leichhardt
State: NSW
Postcode: 2040
Foundation Stone Laid: 19-04-1885
Foundation Stone Notes: The foundation stone of the first church/school was laid on 19/4/1885 by Archbishop Moran. The text on the foundation stone is not known. Information/photographs are invited.
Date Opened: 31-01-1886
Date Closed: unknown
Email: admin@churchesaustralia.org

Comments

The Sr Fiacre's Catholic Church had its beginnings on 7/9/1846, when the present site was conveyed to the First Catholic Bishop of Sydney, John Polding, OSB. The first church/school was built in 1885 and opened and blessed on 31/1/1886 by Cardinal Moran (note he had been elevated between the laying of the foundation stone and the opening of the building). The old building is still in use today as part of the sanctuary of the current St Fiacre's church. Since 5/11/1946 the church has been under the care of the Capuchin Fathers - in part to support the Italian immigrant community. {Sourced from: https://www.stfiacreparish.com/parish-history/]. More historical information/photographs of the church/congregation are invited. Photograph uploaded 14/10/2020.

For more of the church story see - https://www.stfiacreparish.com/parish-history/
Last Updated: Wednesday 14th October, 2020
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