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Immaculate Conception Catholic Church

St Arnaud, VIC 3478

Church Information

Church Name:	Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Church Previous Name:	-
Denomination:	Catholic Church in Australia
Street Address:	Alma St & Queens Ave, St Arnaud VIC 3478, Australia
Suburb:	St Arnaud
State:	VIC
Postcode:	3478
Foundation Stone Laid:	08-04-1906
Foundation Stone Notes:	Foundation stone records: A M D G - Hic Lapis Fund Est A. - Rdsso Josepho Higgins DD - Episcopo Ballaratensis - 8 Id Qus MCMVI - Giraldo Doyle Pastore. A plaque records: Parish of The Immaculate Conception - St Arnaud - A welcoming and caring community, where Christ is visible - This plaque commemorates the centenary of - the opening of this church - on Sunday 3rd February 1907 - by Bishop Joseph Higgins, Bishop of Ballarat, - with Gerald Doyle, Parish Priest of St Arnaud - and William Davis, Assistant Priest. - The Centenary was celebrated under the leadership - of Bishop Peter Connors, Bishop of Ballarat, - with Paul Mercovich, Parish Priest, - on Sunday 4th February 2007..
Date Opened:	03-02-1907
Date Closed:	unknown
Email:	admin@churchesaustralia.org

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The current Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St Arnaud replaced an earlier church built in 1874. St Patrick's Parish School was built about 1881. A convent was build in 1903. More historical information/photographs of the church are invited. Photographs uploaded 23/2/2020.

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Last Updated: Sunday 23rd February, 2020