
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
1850-1869
small timber church and schoolhouse constructed
built1851
land withdrawn from sale for the church township site
1852
application for ten acres of glebe land declined; three acres reserved for parish buildings
1884-11-10
foundation stone laid for new Gothic-style bluestone church
built1886-11-13
church dedicated to the Holy Redeemer
dedicated
Gallery
References
- 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
Tasmanian Pictorial Church Index
- DELORAINE. (1886, November 13). The Tasmanian (Launceston, Tas.: 1881 - 1895), p. 10
Tasmanian Pictorial Church Index
- Postcard - Church of the Holy Redeemer - Deloraine - Tasmania., LPIC147/2/337, Tasmanian Archives
Tasmanian Pictorial Church Index
- LAYING OF THE FOUNDATION STONE OF THE NEW CATHOLIC CHURCH, DELORAINE. (1884, November 11). Daily Telegraph (Launceston, Tas.: 1883 - 1928), p. 3
Tasmanian Pictorial Church Index
- Photograph - Deloraine R29 3, John Immig (NG2446), Tasmanian Archives
Tasmanian Pictorial Church Index
Services
Still in use
Open
Not recorded
Address
20 West Goderich Street cnr Parsonage Street, Deloraine TAS 7304
Contact
Not recorded
Accessibility
Not recorded

