Saint Michael the Archangel’s Church Wollombi New South Wales, Australia
Built of local sandstone, construction of Saint Michael the Archangel’s Wollombi began in 1840, with the first service held in 1843. Originally sited close to Wollombi Brooke, it was relocated to its current position in Wollombi after being damaged in a flood in 1893.
In 1991, the Catholic Church auctioned off Saint Michael’s, with the local community raising enough money to purchase it. Fund raising and government grants have enabled restoration to be undertaken. The wonderful stained glass windows were made by local artist Margaret Ella who was commissioned to design and craft a series of windows based on Creation as described in the Book of Genesis. The six windows in the body of the church incorporate Australian flora and fauna as well as symbolic images.
The Bishop of Maitland-Newcastle, re-opened and blessed the church in 1999 which is now deemed a private chapel.
The church is often open and the public are welcome to walk in and look around.
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