Crosses go

THE crosses from a Tuart Hill church built in 1914 will be removed as the building makes a final transition to become a community centre.

The old church, which was converted into St Kieran's Community Centre in 1988, is being refurbished. St Kieran's parish priest Father Michael Gatt said the church had been fundraising since 2001 and had been given a grant from Lotterywest for one third of the cost of the refurbishment. The building will get a new roof, external brick wall repairs, soak wells and internal improvements.

"It can be truly said that our Community Centre has been built and re-built, converted and refurbished by the community for the community", Fr Gatt said. "It is hoped that the refurbishment will be completed by mid-November and we shall have an official opening before Christmas."
By Pamela Medlen
in the "Stirling Times" 12/10/04

2 October 2004

Restoration is under way on our Community Centre

The builders have erected scaffolding as the first step in the process of renewing our parish centre. 

We will keep you informed of the progress with some pictorial updates - see below. 

The proposed works include the following:-

Father Michael Gatt


St Kieran's Parish Community Centre - Restoration Update

June 2004

The Long Awaited Good News Is Now Confirmed

I have to say that I have a lot to explain to you in the coming Sundays about the refurbishing of the Parish Centre. But for today I just like to quote to you some excerpts from the letter I have received from Lotterywest last Friday, dated 12 May 2004. First of all I would like to commend Lotterywest  for their accountability, credibility, understanding and generous support. 

"Dear Rev Gatt

2003/2004 Conservation of Cultural Heritage Grants

I am delighted to advise you that the Minister for Government Enterprises, the Hon Nick Griffiths LLB MLC, has approved a Lotterywest grant of $31, 875.00 to Roman Catholic Archbishop of Perth - St Kieran's Parish. Lotterywest is pleased to be able to support your proposal..... The minister has asked me to pass on his very best wishes for your request. The team at Lotterywest congratulates you and wishes you every success.

Yours sincerely, Jan Stewart

Chief Executive Officer"

Fr Michael