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Blessed Mary MacKillop Church New Landmark in the West
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Just over 20 years ago, the first parishioners of Keilor Downs
made the bold step of establishing a community of faith. Since
then the district and the Parish have grown far and above that
original vision. There are now more than 3,500 families who
form the Catholic Community of Blessed Mary MacKillop.
In September of 2001 the Parish decided to construct
a new and bigger church to provide for the spiritual needs of
the community.
Your investment with CDF made this project possible.
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The new church of Blessed Mary MacKillop Keilor Downs – Taylors Lakes
has become a unique feature in the urban landscape. Parishioners are
immensely proud of the result of their hard work and sacrifice according
to Fr Charles Portelli, Parish Priest.
The great rose window measures 25 square metres and was constructed using a series of antique panels made in France. It gives a wonderful perspective and
ever changing light to the building. Positioned high above the sanctuary the elaborate gilded cedar cross was carved in 1830. The figure of Christ in the Spanish
tradition is much older, possibly the late 17th century. Archbishop Denis Hart, seen here administering the Holy Eucharist to parishioners, solemnly blessed and
opened the Church on the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 2004.
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