St Michael's Catholic Church
In September, 1871 a land grant was obtained by Fr Moore for the site of a Catholic Church in Bungaree and in October 1878, the first Catholic school at the Junction (Bungaree) St. Michael’s School, was dedicated as a church by Dr. Michael O’Connor. Five hundred people were present.
In 1889 Fr James Moore purchased the present church site of 2 acres from Mr. Joe Horne.
In August 1890 Bungaree was made a separate parish. Frs. John J. Cleary and John A. Keating came to live at Reidy’s home, Leigh Creek. Fr Cleayr was known as “the very wild priest”. He once whipped a man into a creek while still on his horse. Why is not known. In January the priests were relocated to the present church site to live in a renovated house that had been moved there.
In August 1890 Bungaree was made a separate parish. Frs. John J. Cleary and John A. Keating came to live at Reidy’s home, Leigh Creek. Fr Cleayr was known as “the very wild priest”. He once whipped a man into a creek while still on his horse. Why is not known. In January the priests were relocated to the present church site to live in a renovated house that had been moved there.
On 15th October 1893 there was a re-opening of the wooden church on the new church site.
In February 1909 there was a meeting to discuss a new church for Bungaree. Consequently the Foundation Stone for St. Michael’s was laid on 12th April 1910 and the Opening ceremony was held on 7th August, 1910.
In February 1909 there was a meeting to discuss a new church for Bungaree. Consequently the Foundation Stone for St. Michael’s was laid on 12th April 1910 and the Opening ceremony was held on 7th August, 1910.
In November, 2010 the church had its Centenary Celebration.