On the William Street side of the church is a plaque to the memory of Fr John
Hinteroecker S.J. who founded St Ignatius church. The following translation from
the Latin has been provided by David Hester who is a former senior lecturer in Classics
at Adelaide University. The title of our parish magazine was inspired by the
first line of the memorial 'Christiane viator' or 'Christian
traveller'. Click on the photo thumbnail below if you want to see
the memorial stone in all its glory.
(This article originally appeared in
'Christian Traveller' our parish magazine)
Christian Traveller
The stone on which you stand covers the bones
of the Most Reverend John
Hinteroecker S.J.
who came here from Austria
built this church
and laboured much.
He ended his life in Tasmania
in the middle of his labours
on the sixth day of October A.D 1872.
He has been resting here from 23rd July 1873.
Before you depart pray the Judge
to be merciful to him and to you
as you are hastening to the same end.
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