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State: New South Wales, Denomination: Roman Catholic
Ryde, NSW - St Charles Borromeo Catholic
Address: 2a Charles Street, , Ryde New South Wales, 2112
The church was originally going to be named after St Therese but was named in honour of Bishop Charles Davis, who served under Archbishop Polding.
Scone, NSW - Mary Queen of Peace Catholic
Address: Park Street, , Scone New South Wales, 2337
A Foundation stone reads, " To the Honour and Glory of God and in loving memory of Revd Edmund McGrath P.P. Pastor of Scone 1883 - 1919 his Tower was erected Oct 18 1925".
Sefton, NSW - Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic
Address: 6 Kerrinea Road, , Sefton New South Wales, 2162
Seven Hills, NSW - Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic
Address: 7 Grantham Road, , Seven Hills New South Wales, 2147
Shellharbour City Centre, NSW - All Saints Catholic
Address: 19 College Avenue, , Shellharbour City Centre New South Wales, 2529
A wall plaque reads, " All Saints Church Shellharbour City was dedicated on 3rd October 2012 by Most Rev P.W. Ingham D.D. Bishop of Wollongong. Mass was first celebrated in the church on 22nd September 2012 Architect Darnall Holdings Builder Manteena Parish Priest Rev B. Jones P.P. V.G.".
South Grafton, NSW - St Patrick's Catholic
Year Built: 1936
Address: 72 Skinner Street, , South Grafton New South Wales, 2460
In 1900 South Grafton was established as a separate Parish to Grafton and included Nymboida, Cowper and Ulmarra. The Original church was opened and blessed in 1881 by Bishop Torreggiani and the present church was built in 1936.
Stanmore, NSW - St Michael the Archangel Catholic
Year Built: 1911
Address: 105 Clarendon Street, , Stanmore New South Wales, 2048
Stanmore was named by a prosperous saddler, John Jones, who purchased land in 1835. The Foundation stone of this church was laid on 10 December 1911 by his Grace Archbishop Kelly.
Summer Hill, NSW - St Anthony of Padua Croatian Catholic
Address: 38 Prospect Street, , Summer Hill New South Wales, 2130
A Foundation stone reads, " Summer Hill Congregational Church This stone was laid by Sir James R. Fairfax Knt on 20th April 1907". A plaque reads, " Croation - St Anthony's Catholic Church - Summer Hill - Hrvatska Katolicka Crkva Sv. Antuna".
Summer Hill, NSW - St Patrick's Catholic
Address: 2 Dynan Street, , Summer Hill New South Wales, 2130
The parish was established in 1949 with 26 students.
Surry Hills, NSW - St Peter's Catholic
Year Built: 1918
Address: 235 Devonshire Street, , Surry Hills New South Wales, 2010
The Catholic Church and parish of St Peter’s Surry Hills was established in 1880. It arose out of the need to serve a very densely settled and highly Catholic Surry Hills, which had a strong Irish population. On the 19th of September 1880, Archbishop Vaughan laid the foundation stone. The present church, built in Gothic style, was…
Sutherland, NSW - St Patrick's Catholic
Year Built: 1981
Address: 136 Flora Street, , Sutherland New South Wales, 2232
Construction of the current Church took a little over two years and was completed in 1982 and dedicated on 12 December 1982 by Cardinal James Freeman, Archbishop of Sydney. Architect John King of Glendenning & King, designed the church. A Foundation stone reads, " In recognition of the Ministry of Father Laurie Cruikshank 16-4-1932 -…
Sutherland, NSW - Sutherland Grace Chinese Christian Catholic
Year Built: 1925
Address: 1 Acton Street, , Sutherland New South Wales, 2232
A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was laid to the Glory of God by W.G. Judd Esq on 11th July 1925".
Sutton Forest, NSW - St Patrick's Catholic
Year Built: 1879
Address: Illawarra Highway, , Sutton Forest New South Wales, 2577
Sydney, NSW - St Francic of Assisi Catholic (former)
Year Built: 1905
Address: Oxford Street, , Sydney New South Wales, 2000
Believed to be the church of St Frances Church of Haymarket, but not the current one. The building next door appears to have St Vincent de Paul Society sign on the wall (which would be linked with the Catholic church next door note the joining brick wall). People appear to be waiting to go into church, thus this would be a morning…
Sydney, NSW - St Mary's Catholic Cathedral
Year Built: 1869
Address: College Street, , Sydney New South Wales, 2000
William Wilkinson Wardell was commissioned by Archbishop Polding to design a new St Mary's following the fire of 1865 which ruined the original Cathedral. It was constructed of dressed local sandstone in the "Gothic Revival" style. There were to be two intermediate stages. A temporary wooden church was constructed, which was also…
Sydney, NSW - St Patrick's Catholic
Address: Grosvenor Street, , Sydney New South Wales, 2000
The church was built on land donated by Catholic emancipist William Davis, who was transported to Sydney in 1800 for his part in the Irish uprising of 1798. The Church was designed by J.F. Hilly. In 1840, when a second Catholic church was being mooted for Sydney (St Mary's was the only one at the time), William and Catherine Davis…
Sylvania, NSW - Our Lady of the Way Catholic
Address: 191 Princes Highway, , Sylvania New South Wales, 2224
Tahmoor, NSW - St Anthony's Catholic
Address: 20 Stratford Road, , Tahmoor New South Wales, 2573
Tambar Springs, NSW - Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic
Address: Tamba Street, , Tambar Springs New South Wales, 2381
A plaque reads, " To commemorate the centenary of the dedication of Mary Immaculate Catholic church Tambar Springs by Right Rev Dr O'Connor Bishop of Armidale on June 25, 1905 an Anniversary Mass was celebrated by Most Rev Luc Matthys D.D. Bishop of Armidale on September 24, 2006 in the presence of past and present parishioners Glory be…
Tamworth, NSW - Mary Help of Christians Catholic
Year Built: 1983
Address: 72 Hillvue Road, , Tamworth New South Wales, 2340
A plaque reads, " Dedicated to our powerfull patroness Mary Help of Christians Solemnly blessed by Most Rev H. J. Kennedy D.D. Bishop of Armidale 17th April 1983".
Tamworth, NSW - St Nicholas Catholic
Year Built: 1913
Address: Cnr Marius & White Street, , Tamworth New South Wales, 2340
A Foundation stone reads, "This stone was solemnly blessed and laid by The Right Rev P.J. O'Connor Bishop of Armidale Oct 26th 1913".
Taralga, NSW - Christ the King Catholic
Year Built: 1934
Address: 15 MacArthur Street, , Taralga New South Wales, 2580
The Church of Christ the King is a red brick Inter-War-Romanesque structure approximately 31 metres (102 ft) long and by 12 metres (39 ft) wide. The nave consists of six bays with a large sanctuary at the east and an entry narthex and choir loft at the west of the church. The Church was designed by Sydney Smith of Ogg & Serpell and built…
Tarcutta, NSW - St Francis Xavier Catholic
Address: Centenary Avenue, Tarcutta, New South Wales, 2652
Tathra, NSW - Star of the Sea Catholic
Address: 12 Bega Street, , Tathra New South Wales, 2550
Temora, NSW - Sacred Heart Catholic
Year Built: 1906
Address: 111 Loftus Street, , Temora New South Wales, 2666
The first church was built in 1881and opened by the Right Reverend Dr Lanigan on 9 October 1881 The arrival of Fr. McDwyer from Young as Curate in early 1906, allowed Fr. Fallon to apply himself more readily to the mammoth task of organising the new (church) venture. "Plans for the church were prepared by Messrs Kempson & Conolly of…
Tempe, NSW - St Peter & St Paul Catholic
Year Built: 1912
Address: 545 Princes Highway, , Tempe New South Wales, 2044
A Foundation stone reads, " Blessed and laid by His Grace Archbishop Kelly on 29th Sept 1912".
Terrey Hills, NSW - St Anthony in the Fields Catholic
Address: 46 Myoora Road, , Terrey Hills New South Wales, 2085
Thirroul, NSW - St Michael's Catholic
Year Built: 1921
Address: 325 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, , Thirroul New South Wales, 2515
A Foundation stone reads, " To the honor and Glory of God under the patronage of St Molua this stone was solemnly blessed and laid by His Grace Archbishop Kelly on Sunday 8th May 1921".
Thornleigh, NSW - St George Maronite Catholic
Address: 2 Yarrara Road, , Thornleigh New South Wales, 2120
The Maronite Church is an Eastern Catholic sui iuris particular church in full communion with the pope and the worldwide Catholic Church. The Church was originally known as St Joachim, named after the father of Our Lady, was attended to by the Lebanese migrants since early 1900s, by the people from the Northern Lebanese Villages who…
Tocumwal, NSW - St Peter's Catholic
Address: Charlotte Street, , Tocumwal New South Wales, 2717
A Foundation stone reads, " A.D. 4th May 1890".
Toongabbie, NSW - St Anthony's of Padua Catholic
Year Built: 1963
Address: 27 Aurelia Street, , Toongabbie New South Wales, 2146
On 27th May 1928 a meeting took place in the Cameron home consisting of the Catholics of Toongabbie, Monsignor O’Gorman of Parramatta and Father Furlong where they decided to raise funds to purchase a block of land for a Church.a meeting took place in the Cameron home consisting of the Catholics of Toongabbie, Monsignor O’Gorman of…
Tumbarumba, NSW - All Saints Catholic
Address: 40 Murray Street, , Tumbarumba New South Wales,
Tumut, NSW - Immaculate Conception Catholic
Address: Capper Street, , Tumut New South Wales, 2720
Ulladulla, NSW - Holy Family Catholic
Address: 65 St Vincent Street, , Ulladulla New South Wales, 2539
Uralla, NSW - St Jospeh's Catholic
Year Built: 1967
Address: 1 Wood Street, , Uralla New South Wales, 2358
A Foundation stone reads, " A.M.D.G. This stone commemorates the Solemn blessing of St Joseph's Church by the Most Rev Edward I. Doody D.D. Bishop of Armidale 7th May 1967 - Very Rev John M. O'Connor P.P. Pastor Fowell Mansfield Jarvis & Maclurcan , Architects - E.E. Lahey & Company Ply Ltd Builder".
Uranquinty, NSW - St Patrick's Catholic
Address: Morgan Street, , Uranquinty New South Wales, 2652
Wagga Wagga, NSW - St Michael's Catholic Cathedral
Year Built: 1885
Address: Church Street, , Wagga Wagga New South Wales, 2650
The Cathedral was built as St Michael's Parish Church in 1885-87. The Foundation stone was laid on 26 April 1885. The architects were Tappin, Gilbert & Dennehy, of Melbourne, and it was opened in 1887. The second stage followed in 1922-25, to the designs of architect W.J. Monks, at a cost of 34,894. When the Diocese of Wagga was formed…
Wahroonga, NSW - Holy Name Catholic
Year Built: 1954
Address: 35 Billyard Avenue, , Wahroonga New South Wales, 2076
The Parish of Holy Name was established on 18th March 1948, by decree of Cardinal Norman Gilroy, Archbishop of Sydney, as a parish of the Archdiocese of Sydney , and was immediately placed under the pastoral care of the Dominican Fathers. The construction of the church began in October 1951 and was designed by Mrs. Nancy Davey. It was…
Walbundarie, NSW - The Good Sheppard Catholic
Address: Queens Street, , Walbundarie New South Wales,