ST JOSEPH’S CHURCH
WILLUNGA CATHOLIC
PAUL SCOTT
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HISTORY
Years Built: 1846–50
Address: 12 St Jude Street, Willunga SA 5172
In April 1845 Bishop Murphy celebrated the First Mass in Willunga (probably in a private home) and returned in 1847 to help organise the building of a Church. A collection was taken up which realised £72/10/- and the decision was made to build a church.
Father Michael O’Brien was appointed, but never resided in the parish. When visiting he stayed with a Mr Martin and Mass was celebrated in the Martin house. An architect, Mr Weir, was engaged and plans were drawn up for the Church.
The total cost of building was estimated at £350 for a skeleton building only. The proposed dimensions were 48' x 28' x 12'. Preparations began and the foundation stone laid on March 16, 1846. On the same day, foundations were laid for the cottage presbytery.
The Church was dedicated in 1850.
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