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Who was the founder of our first parish primary school?

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Who was the founder of our first parish primary school?

The first parish priest was Father Norman Grady and his vision to open a school was realised in 1973 with the commencement of the first Kindergarten class.

What things take place within a Catholic parish?

Catholic churches

  • the altar – a table where the bread and wine are blessed during the Eucharist.
  • the lectern – a stand where the Bible is read from.
  • the pulpit – where the priest delivers sermons.
  • a crucifix – a cross with Jesus on.

How old is Concord Public School?

In 1880, Concord Public School began as a small provisional school. Throughout our history, we have captured the true essence “community” as explained further by our principal.

Why are parish important?

The parish church is the center of most Catholics’ spiritual life, since it is there that they receive the sacraments. On Sundays, and perhaps also daily, Mass is celebrated by a priest resident in the parish.

What postcode is Concord?

2137
Concord/Postal codes

When was Concord High School built?

1981
Concord High School/Founded

Concord High School was officially opened by Sir James Rowland, governor of New South Wales, on 6 May 1981. Construction of Concord High School commenced in 1979.

How big is a parish?

A civil parish can range in size from a sparsely populated rural area with fewer than a hundred inhabitants, to a large town with a population in the tens of thousands. Eight parishes also have city status (a status granted by the monarch).

What is Ashfield postcode?

2131
Ashfield/Postal codes

What is the postcode for five dock?

2046
Five Dock/Postal codes

What postcode is Burwood?

2134
Burwood/Postal codes

Is the mass going on at St Marys Concord?

MASS AT ST MARY’S CONCORD: All Masses are currently suspended. It is also possible to view the Mass on Facebook at St Mary’s Parish Church Concord. SUPPORTING THE PARISH: We are grateful to the many parishioners who have been able to continue to support the Mission of the parish through regular donations.

Who was the first Catholic priest in Concord?

1870 – Concord became a parish with Father Callaghan McCarthy appointed as the first parish priest. 1873 – 6 July: The foundation stone for the second church was blessed.

Where was the first St Mary’s Church located?

The following dates recall some of the significant events in the history of the St Mary’s Parish. 1844 – present parish site acquired for church and school. 1845 – June: Archbishop Polding blessed the foundation stone for the first church. It was located near Parramatta Road in the present Church Forecourt and in front of the present hall.

Where is the foundation stone for St Mary’s Catholic Church Concord?

1894 – 2 December Cardinal Moran blessed the Foundation Stone for a new school building that was located near the present “grass area” in the school playground. The Foundation Stone is now located to the left of the main entrance to the church.

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