Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church
Nanson, WA 6532
Church Information
Church Name: | Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church |
Church Previous Name: | - |
Denomination: | Catholic Church in Australia |
Street Address: | 2445 Chapman Valley Rd, Nanson WA 6532, Australia |
Suburb: | Nanson |
State: | WA |
Postcode: | 6532 |
Foundation Stone Laid: | 13-11-1938 |
Foundation Stone Notes: | An information plaque states the foundation stone was laid on 13/11/1938.
A stone records: This stone was blessed - & laid by - The Most Rev. - James P. O'Collins DD - Bishop of Geraldton - 29 Jan 1939.
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Date Opened: | 29-01-1939 |
Date Closed: | unknown |
Email: | admin@churchesaustralia.org |
Comments
The Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Nanson is in the Diocese of Geraldton. The building was erected as a school/church run by the Presentation Sisters. It was officially opened and blessed by the Bishop of Geraldton on 29/1/1939. A Sacristy and Sanctuary were added in the 1950s. The closure of the local railway line, decline in mining in the district and the introduction of wheat quotas led to a decline in the area population and the school closed in 1966. The church building is still used for irregular services, although it is not listed on the Diocese website. More historical information/photographs of the church/congregation are invited. Photographs uploaded 24/5/2024.
Note: Photograph attribution/source - https://www.monsignorhawes.com/our-lady-of-fatima-nanson/
Last Updated: Saturday 25th May, 2024