The Archbishop of Melbourne has permitted the Chapel of the Holy Spirit to be used for Catholic weddings of graduates or present students of the University of Melbourne, or of other Victorian universities which do not have their own chapel.
Newman College was designed by Walter Burley Griffin and was opened in 1918. Building on the Chapel began in 1938 and it was consecrated in 1942. The principal architect of the Chapel was Thomas Payne. The building of the Chapel was made possible by the generosity of Mr Patrick Brennan of Yarram, Victoria, although substantial donations had already been made by Victorian Catholics to the Archbishop Carr Memorial Chapel Fund. It is a collegiate chapel, designed in the mediaeval style. Its architecture is 'Decorated Gothic', which flourished in fourteenth century Europe. English, French and Spanish influences are evident, and two of the carved gargoyles are of Australian fauna. The stone is from the Barrabool hills and the Hawkesbury district, and the doors are of American oak. Other special features are the high timbered roof and the six wrought iron Gothic lanterns. It has a central aisle, and capacity for 240 people. The Chapel of the Holy Spirit is a Catholic chapel. Only Catholic services may be conducted within it, and only sacred music, whether vocal and instrumental, is permitted.
Celebrants
The invitation to a priest or deacon to officiate is the responsibility of the couple. This should be arranged before the application form is submitted to Newman College, or as soon as possible thereafter. Only Catholic priests and deacons may officiate at weddings in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit.
Newman College was designed by Walter Burley Griffin and was opened in 1918. Building on the Chapel began in 1938 and it was consecrated in 1942. The principal architect of the Chapel was Thomas Payne. The building of the Chapel was made possible by the generosity of Mr Patrick Brennan of Yarram, Victoria, although substantial donations had already been made by Victorian Catholics to the Archbishop Carr Memorial Chapel Fund. It is a collegiate chapel, designed in the mediaeval style. Its architecture is 'Decorated Gothic', which flourished in fourteenth century Europe. English, French and Spanish influences are evident, and two of the carved gargoyles are of Australian fauna. The stone is from the Barrabool hills and the Hawkesbury district, and the doors are of American oak. Other special features are the high timbered roof and the six wrought iron Gothic lanterns. It has a central aisle, and capacity for 240 people. The Chapel of the Holy Spirit is a Catholic chapel. Only Catholic services may be conducted within it, and only sacred music, whether vocal and instrumental, is permitted.
Celebrants
The invitation to a priest or deacon to officiate is the responsibility of the couple. This should be arranged before the application form is submitted to Newman College, or as soon as possible thereafter. Only Catholic priests and deacons may officiate at weddings in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit.
The Chapel of the Holy Spirit, Newman College
Address:
887 Swanston Street
Parkville VIC 3052
Phone:
Parkville VIC 3052
03 9347 5577
Website:
www.newman.unimelb.edu.au/college/weddings
