Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church 26-09-2022 - John Conn, Templestowe, Victoria
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church 26-09-2022 - John Conn, Templestowe, Victoria

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Elmore, VIC 3558

Church Information

Church Name: Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Church Previous Name: -
Denomination: Catholic Church in Australia
Street Address: 18 Jeffrey St, Elmore VIC 3558, Australia
Suburb: Elmore
State: VIC
Postcode: 3558
Foundation Stone Laid: 26-06-1904
Foundation Stone Notes: 

The foundation stone records: The foundation stone of this Church - of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart - was laid by His Lordship - The Most Rev S Reville DD OSA - Lord Bishop of Sandhurst - 26th June 1904.

A tablet on a grave by the church records: Of Your Charity - Pray for the repose of the soul of - Very Reverend Archpriest - James Ryan - 39 years parish priest at Elmore - Ordained 8th July 1892 - Died 14th July 1949, Aged 80 years - Requiescat in pace

A plaque on the bell tower records: In Memory of - Thomas and Margaret Murphy - and their sons - Thomas and John - Pray for their souls - 1993.

A plaque by a tree records: This tree was planted on - 15th October, Family Jubilee Day - to commemorate the - 2000th Anniversary of the - Birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ - Glory to the Father, the Son - and the Holy Spirit. - Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Parish - Elmore - Year of the Great Jubilee 2000.

Date Opened: 00-00-1904
Date Closed: unknown
Email: admin@churchesaustralia.org

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The Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Elmore is part of the Parish of Elmore and the Diocese of Sandhurst. The present church building was erected in 1904. No other details are known. The other church in the parish is St Martin's, Muskerry. More historical information/photographs of the church/congregation are invited. Photographs uploaded 13/2/2023.
Last Updated: Monday 13th February, 2023
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