St Patrick's Cathedral, Ballarat
| St Patrick's Cathedral | ||
|---|---|---|
Style Gothic Revival | | |
| Years built | 1857 – 1871 | |
| Specifications | ||
| Length | 46 metres (150 ft) | |
| Width | 30 metres (100 ft) | |
| Materials | Bluestone | |
| Administration | ||
| Diocese | Ballarat | |
| Parish | St Patrick's Cathedral | |
| Clergy | ||
| Bishop(s) | Paul Bird | |
| Priest(s) | Fr Ed Moloney Fr Jim McKay | |
| Official name | St Patrick's Cathedral and Hall, Ballarat | |
| Type | State heritage (Religion) | |
| Designated | 3 March 1994 | |
| Reference no. | 1399 | |
St Patrick's Cathedral is the
The cathedral was built between 1857 and 1871 designed by local architects Shaw and Dowden, based on a design of English architect
History
The foundation stone was laid on 7 February 1858 by Bishop James Alipius Goold, with the first Mass being celebrated in 1863. The official opening was in 1871[5] and the cathedral was consecrated by Cardinal Francis Moran in 1891.[6]
References
- ^ "St Patrick's Cathedral, Ballarat". GCatholic.org. 1 July 2023. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
- ^ Catholic Diocese of Ballarat official website.
- ^ "Our Cathedral: History". St. Patricks Cathedral, Ballarat. Diocese of Ballarat. 2019. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
- ^ "St Patrick's Cathedral and Hall, Ballarat, Victorian Heritage Register (VHR) Number H997, Heritage Overlay HO107". Victorian Heritage Database. Heritage Victoria.
- ^ "St Patrick's Catholic Cathedral, Ballarat". Organ Historical Trust of Australia. n.d. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
- ^ "History of St Patrick's Cathedral". Roman Catholic Diocese of Ballarat. 2020. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
External links
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