Tag: Fr Denis O’Dee’
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Fr. Denis O’Dee
Fr Denis O’Dee Whilst not strictly a pioneer Priest, Fr Denis O’Dee, deserves a special mention since his pastorate at Heathcote spanned almost 40 years., from 1897 to 1936. A native of Ennis in County Clare Ireland, he was born in 1866, ordained in 1889 and soon thereafter emigrated to Australia. His first two parishes… Read more
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The Churches at Heathcote
The Churches at Heathcote Like many other towns and small settlements in central and north-central Victoria, Heathcote as a town owes its birth and development to the discovery of gold. In Heathcote’s case this occurred in late 1852 when gold was discovered along the McIvor Creek. Before this time, the whole area was simply part… Read more
