The Church of Saint Michael the Archangel
Mass is held on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month at 6.oopm.
Reconciliation is also available.
For Mass times for special days phone 4998 3239.
Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, Wollombi is one of the oldest functioning Catholic Churches on mainland Australia. 
Photo © Caroline Maul - Weddings at Saint Michael's
On 30 September 1840, Rev John Bede Polding, first Bishop of Sydney, rode in on horseback to lay the foundation stone of the Gothic style Church.
Made by the villages from sandstone hewn from a local quarry, the church was located beside Wollombi Brook. During the flood of 1893, the church was badly damaged and, stone by stone, was relocated to the position where it now stands.
Saint Michael's new foundation stone was laid by Reverend James Murray, Bishop of Maitland on 22 October, 1893. ( The original foundation stone is located on the western wall.)
Up to 1991 St Michaels was used as the centre for mass, weddings, funerals, baptisms and liturical celebrations. Then, on 7th September, 1991, the Church was put up for auction despite outcries from the whole community.
The local community bought back their church for the reserve price of $120,000. The pews were purchased for $3,400 and donated back to the community by the generous bidder. The Friends of Saint Michael's was formed as the official body and trustees were appointed.
Government assisted grants enabled the Friends of Saint Michael's to start renovating their Church. When work began on the interior, some gold colour was noticed under the layers of paint. Careful removal of these layers revealed the original frieze stencilled around the walls and ornate decorations in the sanctuary.
The frieze has now been re-stencilled around the sanctuary redecorated to to it's original state.
Part of the heritage painting can still be seen on the arch and the western wall of the sanctuary.
The purchase of the Church and it's restoration has been made possible by a tremendous ecumenical spirit throughout the village of Wollombi and surrounding districts.
On 3rd October, 1999, Rev. Michael Malone, Bishop of Maitland-Newcastle Diocese, reopened Saint Michael's by celebrating Mass.
Today, the Blessed Sacrament is reserved in St Michael's and the church is deemed a private Chapel.
Heritage Listings
- St Michaels Catholic Church, Maitland Rd, Wollombi, NSW, Australia
- St Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church
Wollombi Road
Wollombi NSW 2325
Australia
Phone: 49983239
Website (97 referrals): The Church of Saint Michael the Archangel