St Francis Xavier's Cathedral, Geraldton

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St. Francis Xavier's Cathedral
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St. Francis Xavier's Cathedral
28°46′38.4″S114°36′42.5″E / 28.777333°S 114.611806°E / -28.777333; 114.611806
Location7 Maitland St, Geraldton, Western Australia
CountryAustralia
Denomination Roman Catholic
History
Founded20 June 1916 (1916-06-20)
Dedication Saint Francis Xavier
Architecture
Architect(s) John Hawes
Years built1916 1938
Completed
  • 1918 (Stage 1)
  • 1926 (Stage 2)
  • 1938 (Stage 3)
Administration
Diocese Geraldton
Clergy
Bishop(s) Michael Henry Morrissey
Designated10 October 1995
Reference no. 1064

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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History

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. [5]

The cathedral is the largest and most imposing work of priest and architect, John Hawes. [6]

In 1997 a concevartion plan was made for the cathedral, [7] and later part of heritage assessment in 2000 the architect John Taylor assessed the structure and components of the cathedral. [8] [9]


Between 2015 and 2017 a A$10 million restoration, conservation, and enhancement project was undertaken.

View of Cathedral From Monsignor Hawes Heritage Centre Plaza From Plaza.jpg
View of Cathedral From Monsignor Hawes Heritage Centre Plaza

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