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Wodonga Catholic Parish

By amandarijnbeek

  • Catholics have been present in Wodonga since 1836.

    Catholics have been present in Wodonga since 1836.
  • Period: to

    Over 174 years

  • Period: to

    Over 174 years

  • The Huon family settled on the southern side of the Murray River.

    The Huon family settled on the southern side of the Murray River.

  • The first Mass was celebrated in their home in 1843 by Father Lovet. 1843 -1860 Mass was celebrated in private homes by visiting priests. That is a total of 17 years without being in a church.

    The first Mass was celebrated in their home in 1843 by Father Lovet. 1843 -1860 Mass was celebrated in private homes by visiting priests. That is a total of 17 years without being in a church.
    1843 -1860 Mass was celebrated in private homes by visiting priests. That is a total of 17 years without being in a church.

  • A small Church was built. It was called 'St.Augustine's.' Wodonga was then part of Chiltern's parish and served by the priest from Chiltern.

  • St.A's was opened.