St. Roch's Catholic Church

The front porch is not significant.

How is it significant?
St Roch's is of local architectural, historical and social significance to the City of Stonnington.

Why is it significant?
Architecturally, as the only known example of a Spanish Mission church in Stonnington, and one of the very few built in Victoria. The design by PJ O'Connor is very restrained and elegant, expertly employing elements of the Spanish Baroque. (Criteria B & E)

Historically, for its associations with architect PJ O'Connor, who was noted for his interwar and post-war church designs, primarily for the Catholic Church. He was one of very few practitioners in Victoria who employed the Spanish Mission style for ecclesiastical buildings. (Criterion H)

Socially and historically, as a place that has had strong and enduring association with the Glen Iris Catholic community through its continuous use for over 70 years. (Criteria G & H)

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Religion

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Church