The parish of Maylands will celebrate the blessing of its columbarium on November 2.
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe will celebrate the 6pm Mass and bless the columbarium.
Archbishop Emeritus Barry Hickey will also join the parish community to celebrate Mass on November 3 at 9.30am.
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs, which is a heritage listed building, has not had significant maintenance work done to the church or grounds for a long period.
The project to renovate the church and grounds and build a columbarium was first discussed at parish council meetings in the mid-2000s when Fr Maurice Toop was the parish priest. However, the plans were delayed because of changes occurring within the parish personnel.
Plans for the project continued to be driven by the parish council and discussion continued under Fr Son and have now come to completion under the stewardship of Fr Tomasz Bujakowski OFM and Fr Stanislaw Tomasiak OFM.
It was decided to form a building committee separate from the parish council because of the immense time needed on this project, which has now been completed.
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs was first opened and blessed on June 24, 1924 by Bishop Patrick Clune and has seen many children and families celebrate the sacraments at the church.
The parish is looking for copies of any photographs of baptisms, weddings or other events which have taken place at the church.
These photos will be displayed at the blessing of the columbarium. It will not be possible to return the photos so it is requested that only copies are sent. The copies will then be kept in the church archives.
If you are able to assist by sending copies, please forward them to Josie Ginnane Della, 7 Swan Bank Road, Maylands 6051.