St Francis Xavier's Cathedral, Geraldton
St. Francis Xavier's Cathedral[1] or Geraldton Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Geraldton, Western Australia.[2][3] It is the seat of Bishop of Geraldton.[4]
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Location | Geraldton |
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Denomination | Roman Catholic |
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Diocese | Geraldton |
Designated | 10 October 1995 |
Reference no. | 1064 |
Construction work on the cathedral began on 20 June 1916. The first phase ended with the construction of the nave and the twin towers, topped by two domes, and was completed in 1918. The second phase involved the construction of the crypt, sanctuary and Sisters' Chapel in 1926. The third and final phase, the dome, the transepts and the sacristy were completed and formally opened on 28 August 1938. It is the largest and most imposing work of Priest and Architect John Hawes.[5]
From 2015-2017 a $10m restoration, conservation and enhancement project was undertaken.
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See also
- Roman Catholicism in Australia
- St. Francis Xavier's Cathedral
References
- St Francis Xavier Cathedral in Geraldton
- Uden, Tim (1 January 2005). BUG Australia. BUG Backpackers Guide. ISBN 9780958179645.
- Liston, Robin (1 January 2009). The Art of Flying Crooked. Troubador Publishing Ltd. ISBN 9781848761964.
- Back Roads Australia. Penguin. 3 February 2014. ISBN 9781465422255.
- "Register of Heritage Places -Assessment Documentation". inherit.stateheritage.wa.gov.au. Heritage Council of Western Australia. Retrieved 26 March 2020.
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