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Holy Redeemer, Deloraine, Tasmania
Holy Redeemer, Deloraine, Tasmania
№52

Holy Redeemer

Deloraine, Tasmania

From 1850 to 1869, Father Hogan attended to the pastoral needs of the Roman Catholics in the Deloraine area. He facilitated the construction of a small timber church, which also served as a...

Denomination
Catholic
Region
North
Year Built
1850–1869
Architectural Style
Church
Heritage Status
Heritage listed

Overview

From 1850 to 1869, Father Hogan attended to the pastoral needs of the Roman Catholics in the Deloraine area. He facilitated the construction of a small timber church, which also served as a schoolhouse, at a cost of £400.

Recognizing the need for spiritual leadership in the region, Bishop Robert Willson arranged for Father Tom Butler from Launceston to visit Deloraine. After Father Hogan's appointment, Bishop Willson petitioned the government for land in the township. In September 1851, the Lieutenant Governor withdrew the land from sale. In January 1852, Bishop Willson applied for ten acres of glebe land but was informed that the Catholic Church could not receive glebe land. Nonetheless, three acres were reserved for parish buildings.

The foundation stone for a new Gothic-style bluestone church was laid on November 10, 1884, by His Lordship Bishop Daniel Murphy, in front of a large assembly. Subscriptions had raised over £400 towards the building fund. It was reported that the church would be constructed in the style of the Catholic church at Westbury, on the site of the old timber church.

On Thursday, November 13, 1886, the church was dedicated to the Holy Redeemer by Bishop Daniel Murphy of Hobart. A high Mass was held, attended by notable Roman Catholic dignitaries and locals. Credit for the design was given to architect Henry Hunter of Hobart, and the construction was carried out by builder Mr. P. Davern. The building comprised a porch, nave, and transept, though the chancel and sacristy were not included in the initial contract.

As of June 2024 this church was still in use.

History

  1. 1850-1869

    small timber church and schoolhouse constructed

    built
  2. 1851

    land withdrawn from sale for the church township site

  3. 1852

    application for ten acres of glebe land declined; three acres reserved for parish buildings

  4. 1884-11-10

    foundation stone laid for new Gothic-style bluestone church

    built
  5. 1886-11-13

    church dedicated to the Holy Redeemer

    dedicated

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References

  1. W T Southerwood, Planting a Faith in Tasmania : The Country Parishes, W.T. Southerwood, Hobart 1977? p. 198-200Tasmanian Pictorial Church Index

Links

  • Photograph - Deloraine R29 2, John Immig (NG2446), Tasmanian Archives

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  • DELORAINE. (1886, November 13). The Tasmanian (Launceston, Tas.: 1881 - 1895), p. 10

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  • Postcard - Church of the Holy Redeemer - Deloraine - Tasmania., LPIC147/2/337, Tasmanian Archives

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  • LAYING OF THE FOUNDATION STONE OF THE NEW CATHOLIC CHURCH, DELORAINE. (1884, November 11). Daily Telegraph (Launceston, Tas.: 1883 - 1928), p. 3

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  • Photograph - Deloraine R29 3, John Immig (NG2446), Tasmanian Archives

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Quick Facts

Church Number
№52
Denomination
Catholic
Region
North
Year Built
1850–1869
Church Status
Still in use
Heritage Status
Heritage listed
Address
20 West Goderich Street cnr Parsonage Street, Deloraine TAS 7304
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20 West Goderich Street cnr Parsonage Street, Deloraine TAS 7304

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