Church of the Guardian Angels
Avoca, Tasmania
Wealthy land owner and Catholic convert Roderick O'Connor gave the land for a church in 1860. The foundation stone was laid by his Lordship the Bishop of Hobart on Saturday 7th January...
- Denomination
- Catholic
- Region
- East Coast
- Year Built
- 1882
- Architectural Style
- Church
- Heritage Status
- Not recorded
Overview
Wealthy land owner and Catholic convert Roderick O'Connor gave the land for a church in 1860. The foundation stone was laid by his Lordship the Bishop of Hobart on Saturday 7th January 1882.
In December 1883 the Tasmanian News newspaper reported that the Catholic church at Avoca has been completed with the generous contributions of some Catholic’s. The contractors were given credit for the successful completion of their contract.
A small debt remained, but 18 months later with the help of a bazaar, enough funds were raised to remove the debt.
In December 1916 a successful fair was held at Royal George in aid of a new roof for the Avoca Catholic church.
A new brick church was built in 1956, shortly after, the original wooden building was relocated to Rossarden and is now a private residence.
History
1860
Land for the church given by Roderick O'Connor
founded1882-01-07
Foundation stone laid for the church
builtDecember 1883
Catholic church at Avoca reported completed
completedDecember 1916
Fair held in aid of a new roof for the church
1956
New brick church built and original wooden building relocated to Rossarden
built
Gallery
References
- The Weekly Courier newspaper, 18 Feb 1905, p. 22, photo possibly Whitelaw StudioTasmanian Pictorial Church Index
- D Master, St Pauls Plains, Avoca 1834-1984, M Diprose, Avoca, 1984, p. 67Tasmanian Pictorial Church Index
- Notes supplied by the Fingal Valley Historical Association, 2003Tasmanian Pictorial Church Index
- W T Southerwood, Priceless Heritage, Stella Maris Books, St Leonards, 2010, p. 527Tasmanian Pictorial Church Index
Services
Private residence at Rossarden
Open
Not recorded
Address
Avoca, Avoca TAS 7213
Contact
Not recorded
Accessibility
Not recorded
