St Patrick's Basilica, Waimate

St Patrick's Basilica as it is known because of its style of architecture,[1] was built in 1908–1909, with the tower added in 1912.[2] It is located in Waimate, South Canterbury, New Zealand. It is an Italianate-Romanesque style with an arcaded portico and the tower is impressively louvred.[3] The Basilica was built in brick and Oamaru stone to a design by Francis William Petre and has been described as his most original work. Three bells in the tower were cast in Belgium, with the largest bell weighing 3/4 of ton and the other two weighing 1/2 ton each. The tower at the top was built in 1912 and is 45ft high.[4] Within is a fine Hobday pipe organ, a marble altar and a notable sanctuary window.[5] The Basilica is listed by Heritage New Zealand as a Historic Place, Category 1.[3]

St Patrick's Basilica
St Patrick's Basilica, Waimate
44.7308°S 171.0515°E / -44.7308; 171.0515
LocationWaimate, South Canterbury
CountryNew Zealand
DenominationCatholic
WebsiteSt Patrick's Basilica, Waimate
History
Founded1874
DedicationSt Patrick
Dedicated1909
Architecture
Functional statusparish church
Architect(s)Francis Petre
Architectural typePalladian Revival
StyleRoman Renaissance
Groundbreaking1908
Completed1909
Administration
ParishSt Patrick's
DioceseChristchurch
ProvinceWellington
Designated25 October 1996
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References

  1. In Roman Catholic ecclesiastical terms, St Patrick's Basilica is not a Minor basilica. See: List of minor basilicas in the world.
  2. St Patrick's Parish, Waimate 1865-1965. Waimate: St Patrick's Parish. 1965. p. 16.
  3. Heritage New Zealand (4 March 2015). "St Patrick's Church (Catholic)". Retrieved 4 March 2015.
  4. "The Churches of Waimate, South Canterbury". 4 March 2015. Retrieved 4 March 2015.
  5. South Canterbury: Historical Guide. Timaru: South Canterbury District Committee of the New Zealand Historical Places Trust. 1991. pp. 80 & 81. ISBN 0-908577-17-6.
St.Patrick's Basilica, Waimate, interior


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