Historical information

St Alipius Church is often associated with the Eureka Stockade in 1854. The priest of that era, Father Patrick Smythe, attempted to maintain peace among his parishioners, and was present at the amputation of Peter Lalor's arm.

Henry Richards Caselli was the supervising Architect of St Alipius', Victoria Street, Ballarat East.

Physical description

Black and white photograph of a bluestone church. St Alipius Catholic Church is located in Victoria Street, Ballarat East.