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The '''Cathedral of St Patrick and St Joseph''' is the Cathedral of the Catholic Bishop of [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Auckland|Auckland]]. It is on the original site granted by the Crown to [[Jean Baptiste Pompallier]], the first Bishop, on 01 June 1841. To minister to the 300 or 400, mostly Irish, Catholics in Auckland in the 1840s, a wooden chapel, clergy house and school room (the first amenity ready for use) were opened and blessed on 29 January 1843. Work soon began on a more permanent church. In 1845, the Australian architect [[Walter Robinson (architect)|Walter Robinson]] arrived in Auckland on the encouragement of Pompallier and he was commissioned to design a stone church. The new church was built on the original grant of land and situated on the corner of Chapel Street (now Federal Street) and Wyndham St. At first referred to as a chapel, and then a church, St Patrick's became the Catholic Cathedral when Auckland was made a diocese in 1848 and when Pompallier, after a visit to France and Rome, returned to Auckland in April 1850, and made the capital his headquarters. This simple, plain church, seating 700, was built of locally quarried hammered scoria and had a very substantial appearance similar to others designed by Walter Robinson at this time.<ref name="Porter">Frances Porter (ed), ''Historic Buildings of New Zealand: North Island'', "Auckland Inner City Churches" (text by Hilary Reid), ''St Patrick's Cathedral'', Cassell New Zealand for the New Zealand Historic Places Trust, Dunedin, 1975(?), pp. 113 and 114.</ref> |
The '''Cathedral of St Patrick and St Joseph''' is the Cathedral of the Catholic Bishop of [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Auckland|Auckland]]. It is on the original site granted by the Crown to [[Jean Baptiste Pompallier]], the first Bishop, on 01 June 1841. To minister to the 300 or 400, mostly Irish, Catholics in Auckland in the 1840s, a wooden chapel, clergy house and school room (the first amenity ready for use) were opened and blessed on 29 January 1843. Work soon began on a more permanent church. In 1845, the Australian architect [[Walter Robinson (architect)|Walter Robinson]] arrived in Auckland on the encouragement of Pompallier and he was commissioned to design a stone church. The new church was built on the original grant of land and situated on the corner of Chapel Street (now Federal Street) and Wyndham St. At first referred to as a chapel, and then a church, St Patrick's became the Catholic Cathedral when Auckland was made a diocese in 1848 and when Pompallier, after a visit to France and Rome, returned to Auckland in April 1850, and made the capital his headquarters. This simple, plain church, seating 700, was built of locally quarried hammered scoria and had a very substantial appearance similar to others designed by Walter Robinson at this time.<ref name="Porter">Frances Porter (ed), ''Historic Buildings of New Zealand: North Island'', "Auckland Inner City Churches" (text by Hilary Reid), ''St Patrick's Cathedral'', Cassell New Zealand for the New Zealand Historic Places Trust, Dunedin, 1975(?), pp. 113 and 114.</ref> |
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On 04 May 1884, the foundation stone of a new (24.4m by 12.2m) [[nave]] was laid, and the old stone church became the [[transept]], the altar, for which a recess was built in 1895, being on the east wall. The architect for this major addition was [[Edward Mahoney]] |
On 04 May 1884, the foundation stone of a new (24.4m by 12.2m) [[nave]] was laid, and the old stone church became the [[transept]], the altar, for which a recess was built in 1895, being on the east wall. The architect for this major addition was [[Edward Mahoney]].]].<ref name="Porter"/> Between 1884 and 1885, the nave was extended according to Edward's scheme, but his son, Thomas Mahoney was ultimately responsible for its further extension, the sanctuary, four sacristies and two side chapels, which by 1907 had transformed a modest structure into a large and impressive building befitting its status as a cathedral.<ref name="DNZB">Peter Shaw. 'Mahoney, Thomas - Biography', from the Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 1-Sep-10 |
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URL: [http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/biographies/2m26/1].</ref> The nave had a tower, and the bells for this were brought from Rome. The organ was brought from [[Brompton Oratory]], London for 600 pounds. The new addition was opened on 15 March 1885 by [[Francis Redwood|Archbishop Redwood]], the [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Wellington|Archbishop of Wellington]].<ref name="Porter"/> |
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In 1907 the original 1848 church was demolished. At this time a 12.2 m addition was made to the nave and other changes were made. North and south transepts were added together with a sanctuary, two sacristies, two side chapels and an entrance porch. On 23 February 1908, the newly reconstructed building - the present St Patrick's Cathedral - was opened by [[Cardinal Moran]], the [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney|Archbishop of Sydney]].<ref name="Porter"/> |
In 1907 the original 1848 church was demolished. At this time a 12.2 m addition was made to the nave and other changes were made. North and south transepts were added together with a sanctuary, two sacristies, two side chapels and an entrance porch. On 23 February 1908, the newly reconstructed building - the present St Patrick's Cathedral - was opened by [[Cardinal Moran]], the [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney|Archbishop of Sydney]].<ref name="Porter"/> |
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Revision as of 21:00, 8 September 2011
The Cathedral of St Patrick and St Joseph is the Cathedral of the Catholic Bishop of Auckland. It is on the original site granted by the Crown to Jean Baptiste Pompallier, the first Bishop, on 01 June 1841. To minister to the 300 or 400, mostly Irish, Catholics in Auckland in the 1840s, a wooden chapel, clergy house and school room (the first amenity ready for use) were opened and blessed on 29 January 1843. Work soon began on a more permanent church. In 1845, the Australian architect Walter Robinson arrived in Auckland on the encouragement of Pompallier and he was commissioned to design a stone church. The new church was built on the original grant of land and situated on the corner of Chapel Street (now Federal Street) and Wyndham St. At first referred to as a chapel, and then a church, St Patrick's became the Catholic Cathedral when Auckland was made a diocese in 1848 and when Pompallier, after a visit to France and Rome, returned to Auckland in April 1850, and made the capital his headquarters. This simple, plain church, seating 700, was built of locally quarried hammered scoria and had a very substantial appearance similar to others designed by Walter Robinson at this time.[1]
On 04 May 1884, the foundation stone of a new (24.4m by 12.2m) nave was laid, and the old stone church became the transept, the altar, for which a recess was built in 1895, being on the east wall. The architect for this major addition was Edward Mahoney.]].[1] Between 1884 and 1885, the nave was extended according to Edward's scheme, but his son, Thomas Mahoney was ultimately responsible for its further extension, the sanctuary, four sacristies and two side chapels, which by 1907 had transformed a modest structure into a large and impressive building befitting its status as a cathedral.[2] The nave had a tower, and the bells for this were brought from Rome. The organ was brought from Brompton Oratory, London for 600 pounds. The new addition was opened on 15 March 1885 by Archbishop Redwood, the Archbishop of Wellington.[1]
In 1907 the original 1848 church was demolished. At this time a 12.2 m addition was made to the nave and other changes were made. North and south transepts were added together with a sanctuary, two sacristies, two side chapels and an entrance porch. On 23 February 1908, the newly reconstructed building - the present St Patrick's Cathedral - was opened by Cardinal Moran, the Archbishop of Sydney.[1]
On 01 September 1963, St Patrick's Cathedral, free of debt and built in permanent materials, was solemnly consecrated by Archbishop Liston.[1] A major restoration programme was completed in 2007. The Cathedral is registered as a historic place.[3] St Patrick's Cathedral (especially its spire) was the climactic location in the 1988 Vincent Ward-directed film, The Navigator: A Medieval Odyssey.
Notes
- ^ a b c d e Frances Porter (ed), Historic Buildings of New Zealand: North Island, "Auckland Inner City Churches" (text by Hilary Reid), St Patrick's Cathedral, Cassell New Zealand for the New Zealand Historic Places Trust, Dunedin, 1975(?), pp. 113 and 114.
- ^ Peter Shaw. 'Mahoney, Thomas - Biography', from the Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 1-Sep-10 URL: [1].
- ^ "Cathedral church of St Patrick and St Joseph (Catholic)". New Zealand Heritage List/Rārangi Kōrero. Heritage New Zealand. Retrieved 2011-01-20.
References
- Frances Porter (ed), Historic Buildings of New Zealand: North Island, Cassell New Zealand for the New Zealand Historic Places Trust, Dunedin, 1975.
- E.R. Simmons, A Brief History of the Catholic Church in New Zealand, Catholic Publication Centre, Auckland, 1978.
- E.R. Simmons, In Cruce Salus, A History of the Diocese of Auckland 1848 - 1980, Catholic Publication Centre, Auckland 1982.
External links
- Places of worship in Auckland
- Roman Catholic cathedrals in New Zealand
- Visitor attractions in Auckland
- Roman Catholic Church in New Zealand
- Religious buildings completed in 1908
- 20th-century Roman Catholic church buildings
- 1908 in New Zealand
- NZHPT Category I listings in the Auckland Region
- Basilica churches in Oceania