Sunday, 15 September 2013

Parramatta, St Patrick's Cathedral

St Patrick's Cathedral is located on the corner of Marist Place and Victoria Road, in the western suburb of Parramatta. This heritage listed Catholic church was designed by James Houison and built in 1853 in the Victorian Gothic stone church reusing stone and many elements of an earlier church on the site. The tower and spire were added to the church in 1878 and 1883. The church was demolished and rebuilt in 1936 and again in 1996 after it was gutted by fire.
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21 comments:

  1. robin.Sunday, 15 September 2013 at 00:13:00 GMT+10

    my goodness...it has had many second chances!! nice shot!!

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  2. Sylvia KSunday, 15 September 2013 at 00:50:00 GMT+10

    Beautiful capture as always, Jim!!! Have a great weekend!

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  3. RalphSunday, 15 September 2013 at 03:43:00 GMT+10

    It hardly seems possible that with all the destruction wrought on the cathedral, it indeed arose again. A testament to faith I'd say! The new stone house of worship looks as it may have in earlier phases of its life, in stone it is a mighty statement to all with a message of 'never lose hope'...

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  4. Magical Mystical TeacherSunday, 15 September 2013 at 05:29:00 GMT+10

    Sounds like the people are determined to have a church on that spot!

    Riversong Shadows

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  5. Kathe W.Sunday, 15 September 2013 at 06:37:00 GMT+10

    what a great church and community! You certainly do get around and thanks for all your great photos!

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  6. Gemma WisemanSunday, 15 September 2013 at 06:42:00 GMT+10

    This church is certainly the phoenix legend in action. The church now looks a little like a mini chateau. Beautiful.

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  7. Chubby ChiequeSunday, 15 September 2013 at 07:32:00 GMT+10

    Love the ambiance with So many memories...

    Regards,
    /CC girl

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  8. Elizabeth EdwardsSunday, 15 September 2013 at 08:46:00 GMT+10

    what a beauty. so neat. i love the details. ( :

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  9. Linda at To Behold The BeautySunday, 15 September 2013 at 08:48:00 GMT+10

    A beautiful building with a lot of history.

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  10. Sally in WASunday, 15 September 2013 at 10:11:00 GMT+10

    Sweet! They were recycling before it was cool to do it. Love the spire and details. Thanks for sharing it in InSPIREd Sunday.

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  11. HelsSunday, 15 September 2013 at 11:48:00 GMT+10

    Excellent photo!

    I would love an old photo of the cathedral from before the renovations. How much was retained from 1853 and 1877? And which elements were added or changed before WW2?

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    1. JimSunday, 15 September 2013 at 16:07:00 GMT+10

      It seems that the tower and spire survived both of the recent demolitions and rebuilding, in tact.

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  12. Pearl MapleSunday, 15 September 2013 at 19:29:00 GMT+10

    Quite a bit of history in that beautiful old building, thanks for sharing

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  13. LynnSunday, 15 September 2013 at 19:51:00 GMT+10

    stunning church, such an unfortunate history, and yet a building still stands...

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  14. Tara R.Sunday, 15 September 2013 at 23:20:00 GMT+10

    The cathedral is beautiful.

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  15. retired not tiredSunday, 15 September 2013 at 23:32:00 GMT+10

    Gorgeous church. It has many lives to live.

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  16. HuldraMonday, 16 September 2013 at 00:40:00 GMT+10

    Beautiful. Thank you for sharing :)

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  17. BetsyMonday, 16 September 2013 at 02:10:00 GMT+10

    beautiful church
    betsy

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  18. StarTraciMonday, 16 September 2013 at 02:56:00 GMT+10

    What a beautiful Cathedral! It is so nice to travel to places I've never been.
    :-)
    Traci

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  19. DontSayHurryTuesday, 17 September 2013 at 01:15:00 GMT+10

    I've always wanted to go on a church tour! Thanks for sharing

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  20. Paula Scott Molokai Girl StudioTuesday, 17 September 2013 at 05:43:00 GMT+10

    I love your choices of architectural images each week. It speaks of history and age and the thought that went into each building.

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