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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]

St. Thomas' Roman Catholic Church

St. Thomas' Roman Catholic Church , Winton. In the early period of settlement at Winton, religious services were held, and mass celebrated by Father Carden, in the Oddfellows' Hall. With the growth of the parish the necessity arose for a suitable building, and the present church was partially erected, in 1884, at a cost of £500, which was procured chiefly by the exertions page 986
St. Thomas Church.

St. Thomas Church.

of the late Bishop Moran, assisted by Father Kehoe and the laity. When the late Father Vereker took charge of the district, it soon became necessary to enlarge and complete the church, which was accomplished at a cost of £700. A fine spire, eighty feet in height, was erected, and gives the whole structure a handsome and striking appearance. The interior of the church is finished in admirable taste, and adorned with several stained glass windows. There is accommodation for about 600 worshippers, and the present number of church adherents is 400. Mass is celebrated regularly every Sunday, and on alternate Sundays at Dipton, Lumsden, and Mossburn. The Rev. Father O'Neill, formerly of South Dunedin, succeeded Father Vereker.