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24 June, 2021

90 years of service for Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church

A HISTORIC church in Atherton will celebrate 90 years of life this coming Saturday looking back on its long history of both religious and community service.

By Rhys Thomas

Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church secretary Rhiana Meaney, parishioners Kevin Garland and Annette Seawright with Father Mathew Kochuveettil
Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church secretary Rhiana Meaney, parishioners Kevin Garland and Annette Seawright with Father Mathew Kochuveettil

A HISTORIC church in Atherton will celebrate 90 years of life this coming Saturday looking back on its long history of both religious and community service. 

On Saturday June 27 1931, the Saint Joseph’s Catholic church was opened after originally being part of the Herberton Catholic Parish. 

Now 90 years on, a special mass and celebration is being held at the church and adjoining St Joseph’s School.

Plans for the church currently situated on Mabel Street were drawn up in the 1920s before the building was finished in 1931.

Through the years many families have hosted many of their events at the church including baptisms, weddings funerals and everything in between. 

“This church has been the link for families who wanted to have a place to worship and so they raised the funds to pay for it,” Parishioner Kevin Garland said. 

“Anything you see is by the parishioner’s hard work.

"People keep working towards the next goal.” 

A special Thanksgiving Mass will commence at 2pm this Sunday followed by a celebration of the church’s 90-year history.

The community is invited to attend dressed in 30’s fashion.  

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