Dorrigo Sacred Heart Memorial Catholic Church

Description

The Church of the Sacred Heart in Dorrigo was built in 1960 for the growth of the parish and as a memorial to those who served in World War One, World War 2 and the Korean War. In 1995 a plaque dedicated to the Victory in Europe, 8th May 1945 and Victory in the Pacific 15th August 1945 was placed on the front wall of the church.

Inscription

Front inscription 1:
A.M.D.G.
This church is dedicated to the sacred heart of Jesus
A memorial to the deceased of World Wars I and II and Korea.
R.I.P.

Front inscription 2:
Sacred Heart Church, Dorrigo
The Most Rev. P. J. Farrelly, D.D.
Bishop of Lismore
Solemnly blessed and laid this foundation stone on 22nd May 1960'.

Plaque:
Australia Remembers 1945-1995
Victory in Europe
8th May 1945
Victory in the Pacific
15th August 1945

Address

5 Karabin Street

Dorrigo NSW 2453

Location/surrounding area

Sacred Heart Catholic Church Dorrigo

Recorded by

Graham Wilson OAM

Established date

1960

Conflict/s

World War 1
World War 2
Korean Campaign

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