Opening and Dedication of St John Paul II Church Banksia Grove

26 Jan 2023

By Jamie O'Brien

Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB speaks to more than 800 people at the official dedication and opening of the new St John Paul II Church, Banksia Grove Parish, celebrated Thursday 26 January 2023. Photo: Jamie O’Brien.
Banksia Grove Parish Priest Fr Vinh Dong gives a word of thanks to all who helped and supported the parish over the past eight years of building the new Church. Photo: Jamie O’Brien.
More than 800 people came together, Thursday 26 January 2023 for the official dedication and opening of the new St John Paul II Church, Banksia Grove Parish. Photo: Jamie O’Brien.
Archbishop Costelloe is assisted by Banksia Grove Parish Priest Fr Vinh Dong for the lighting of the candles during the official opening and dedication of the St John Paul II Church, Thursday 26 January. Photo: Jamie O’Brien.
The choir led the congregation in singing during the official opening and dedication of the new St John Paul II Church, Banksia Grove Parish, Thursday 26 January 2023. Photo: Jamie O’Brien.
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe incenses the altar during the official opening and dedication of the new St John Paul II Banksia Grove Church, Thursday 26 January. Photo: Jamie O’Brien.