St. Francis Xavier's Cathedral | |
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28°46′38.4″S114°36′42.5″E / 28.777333°S 114.611806°E | |
Location | 7 Maitland St, Geraldton, Western Australia |
Country | Australia |
Denomination | Roman Catholic |
History | |
Founded | 20 June 1916 |
Dedication | Saint Francis Xavier |
Architecture | |
Architect(s) | John Hawes |
Years built | 1916 –1938 |
Completed |
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Administration | |
Diocese | Geraldton |
Clergy | |
Bishop(s) | Michael Henry Morrissey |
Designated | 10 October 1995 |
Reference no. | 1064 |
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Between 2015 and 2017 a A$10 million restoration, conservation, and enhancement project was undertaken.
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