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The Parish commenced as a Church at Tarro in The Parish of Hexham in 1840. Was formed as a Mission District of Tarro, Beresfield and Thornton in 1956. Was a Provisional District in 1970. Was proclaimed the Parish of Beresfield in 1981. The most recent Parish Priests:- 1973 Rev’d John Lane 1975 Rev’d Robert Catt 1983 Rev’d Peter Mumford 1989 Rev’d Brian Bailey 1991 Rev’d Dr. Peter Catt – Was Dean at Grafton Cathedral then to Brisbane 1998 Rev’d Jeffrey Parker – Was Rector of Forster/Tuncurry then to Dandenong 2000 Rev’d Sue Woodcock – Retired 2007 Rev’d Janet Killen - Renamed the Parish of Beresfield /Thornton
A book on the history of the Parish called “God’s Acre” by Gail Orchard is available for purchase. |
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Some History |
