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Gympie Parish Priest Dr Adrian Farrelly conducted the final Mass in St Kevin’s (Photo: Lauren Arrell)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

November 6, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n

A large crowd gathered at St Kevin’s Catholic Church in Kilkivan recently to attend the final Mass to be held in the building.<\/p>\n

The Mass was celebrated by Dr Adrian Farrelly, parish priest at St Patrick’s, Gympie.<\/p>\n

Former Kilkivan resident Bernadette Baxter delivered the welcome message to the large congregation.<\/p>\n

She reminded the crowd that “Kilkivan” was a Celtic word meaning “the Church of Kevin”.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Another former resident, Joahn Rohan, played the organ, and several past parishioners participated in the service.<\/p>\n

In the spirit of ecumenism, many Kilkivan residents who are not Catholics also attended the historic final Mass.<\/p>\n

The congregation was then invited to enjoy refreshments at the CWA Rooms.<\/p>\n

The future of the building is yet to be announced.<\/p>\n

St Matthew’s Anglican Church in Kilkivan was deconsecrated in November 2013, with Gympie Regional Council acquiring the land.<\/p>\n

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Baxter siblings Cathy, Elaine, Shae, Anne and Matt outside St Kevin’s (Photo: Rosie Fitzgerald)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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