St Thomas More - Margaret River, Western Australia - Roman Catholic Churches on Waymarking.com

St Thomas More Catholic Church is an example of a rammed earth building that was constructed using local supplies The unique design is complimented by its rural location and attracts thousands of visitors each year. The roof is made from corrugated iron. It displays high windows and two large stained glass windows (located near the altar). The church contains large amount of polished jarrah and a Donnybrook stone floor. The clay and granite used for the walls came from local farms. The altar piece of jarrah (2.4m x 2m) was carved by local craftsman and the font and cross, also of jarrah, were done by another local craftsman. The stained glass windows were made locally and the Stations of the Cross, made of beaten copper, were made by local women.
The Church was officially opened on Monday 24th January 1983 (Australia Day). The church was dedicated by Bishop Peter Quinn (Bunbury).
Mass times - Saturday 6.00pm , Sunday 10.00am

Type of Church: Church Status of Building: Actively in use for worship Date of building construction: 01/24/1983 Dominant Architectural Style: contemporary rammed earth architecture; Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Fresco over bell tower at entry Archdiocese: Bunbury Diocese: Bunbury Address/Location: Cnr Wallcliffe Rd & Farelly St Margaret River, W.A Australia 6285 Relvant Web Site: [Web Link] Date of organization: Not listed

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