

1891
- The formal opening of the first Catholic Church in Krugersdorp took
place on
9 June 1891. It was dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul.
For the first few years after the church was dedicated, there was
no
resident Parish Priest and it
is known that priests visited Krugersdorp from
Johannesburg during this time. From a study of the church records, it
was
concluded that Fr Isidore Tresch was the first Parish Priest (in
1898).
1903 - The St Ursula's Convent opened, providing for the education of
girls.
1920 - St Peter and Paul Parochial School opened with an enrolment of
35 children
and staffed by Ursuline sisters.
1926 - St Mary's Mission, Munsieville (for Africans) was established in
the
Munsieville Township.
1954 - Plans for a new church were passed.
1956 - A new church (the present church) was built. It was dedicated to
our lady
of the Most Holy Rosary.
1975 - The church was the centre of pilgrimage for the
West Rand for the
celebration of the Holy Year.
1980 - Lay Ministers of the Eucharist instituted.
1981 - Ministers of the Eucharist commenced weekly Communion Services at
Sterkfontein Hospital; St Joseph's House purchased to provide space for
catechetics and accommodation for priests.
1982 - A hall built and (in 1983) named the Tom Kelly Centre.
1989 to 1990 - The rebuilding of St Mary's Mission, Munsieville was
undertaken.