St Peter's Catholic Church
St Peter's Catholic Church 08-03-2023 - Derek Flannery

St Peter's Catholic Church

New Norfolk, TAS 7140

Church Information

Church Name: St Peter's Catholic Church
Church Previous Name: -
Denomination: Catholic Church in Australia
Street Address: St Peters Catholic Church, 2 Hillside Cres, New Norfolk TAS 7140, Australia
Suburb: New Norfolk
State: TAS
Postcode: 7140
Foundation Stone Laid: 00-03-1885
Foundation Stone Notes: 

The foundation stone was laid in March 1885 by the Rev Dr Murphy, Bishop of Hobart. The text on the foundation stone is not known. Information/photographs are invited.

Tablets in the gateposts record:

  • In Memory of - The Pioneers - Priests of this Parish - R.I.P.
  • Memorial Gates - Erected 1931 - Rev T.J O'Donnell - PP
Date Opened: 00-11-1887
Date Closed: unknown
Email: admin@churchesaustralia.org

Comments

The St Peter's Catholic Church, New Norfolk is part of the Parish of Central Tasmania and the Diocese of Hobart. The first record of Mass being celebrated in New Norfolk was in 1821, by Fr Philip Connolly. However, due to the poverty of the local Catholic community it was not until the mid 1850s that the former Court House was purchased and remodeled for use as a presbytery and chapel. Also, although a land grant was made in 1864, a church building was not erected and opened until November 1887. More historical information/photographs of the church/congregation are invited. Photographs uploaded 10/6/2023.

For more of the Church story and additional photographs see - https://www.churchesoftasmania.com/2020/01/no-647-new-norfolk-st-peters-catholic.html
Last Updated: Saturday 10th June, 2023
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