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St John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church

St John's Circle, Richmond, Tasmania 2004, Australia
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Ranked #4 of 11 attractions in Richmond
4.5 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
Type: Architectural Buildings, Religious Sites
Traveller Description: St John's in Richmond was built in 1837 and is the oldest Roman Catholic Church in Australia.  The church and burial ground are located just off the... more »
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campbelltown sydney australia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

tucked up the hill behind the bridge worth a look if you in Richmond More

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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

The church stands on a hill overlooking the school, not far from the Richmond Bridge. Beautiful exterior and lovely inside. The church is lit up at night and looks magnificent. It is so so old. I wish I could have gone to Mass during my stay. More

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Hobart, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2012

Historic building with a wonderful sense of past - a truly holy place More

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Melbourne
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012

The church is beautiful with wonderful stained glass windows and a very high quality set of paintings depicting the stations of the cross. If you like historic churches with that old fashioned feeling but in a genuinely Australian setting, this is the place for you. Stop by and light a candle and appreciate the hard work of those early settlers... More

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Edmonton, Canada
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012

I really enjoyed the architecture .. the church is amazing but really enjoyed the graveyard and historical perspective .. must see!! More

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Sunshine Coast Queensland
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2010

Why isn't anyone doing something about these old graves on the hill, they are falling over and smashing, just sliding down the hill. We will never get this again. How could the church let this decay happen!!!! Surely the government would help it they new about this devastation. I can't sleep with this knowledge. If anyone can find out what... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 August 2006
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Less than 5 mins walk from the village centre and standing on a hill above the well known Richmond Bridge, St John's RC church is a lovely example of colonial architecture. The doors are wide open all day to welcome visitors who may wish to pray or just absrob the architecture and atmosphere. Candles buring by the alter; put a... More

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