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The inspiration and effort behind the building of St Patricks came from Father (later Monsignor) John Mackay, who became Parish Priest in Oamaru ion 3 March 1890. He wished to build a Church that would suit the needs of his congregation and began fundraising. By April of 1893 he was had enough money to start on the building. On an earlier trip to Europe, he had seen buildings he considered would suit the needs of the Oamaru Parish and he had commissioned Francis Petre to put his observations and ideas into a practical design. The laying of the foundation stone coincided with the silver jubilee of ordination of Mackay, who was parish priest of Oamaru for 36 years (1890-1926) and who supervised the construction of the Basilica from its commencement in 1893 until its final completion 25 years later in 1918.<ref name="Historic"/> |
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Revision as of 19:46, 1 March 2015
| St Patrick's Basilica | |
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| Location | Oamaru, North Otago |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Denomination | Catholic |
| History | |
| Founded | 18 November 1894 |
| Dedication | St Patrick |
| Consecrated | 1918 |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | parish church |
| Heritage designation | Category I |
| Architect(s) | Francis Petre |
| Architectural type | Palladian Revival |
| Style | Roman Renaissance |
| Groundbreaking | 1893 |
| Completed | 1918 |
| Construction cost | £13,000 |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Oamaru stone |
| Administration | |
| Province | Wellington |
| Diocese | Dunedin |
| Parish | St Patrick's |
The St Patrick's Basilica or Oamaru Basilica, as it is popularly known because of its style of architecture,[1] is a Catholic church in Oamaru, New Zealand. It was designed by the prominent New Zealand architect, Francis Petre and is one of his most celebrated works. It is one of the most important historic buildings of Oamaru and of the South Canterbury region. The Basilica's has three domes.
Basilica
St Patricks Basilica is a significant monument to the work of Francis Petre, one of the most talented of New Zealand's early architects, and one of the most important architects associated with the Catholic Church in New Zealand. The Basilica is an aesthetically imposing building that makes a vital contribution to the streetscape. Its bulk, form and architectural styling are impressive. The interior is richly decorated, with carved limestone columns, pressed tin ceilings, wooden pews and religious sculptures. The Basilica is culturally significant emphasising the importance of the Roman Catholic Church to Oamaru, and is a landmark for the town. The design is technically accomplished and forms a vital element in Petre's Basilican architectural ouvre which is among his most well known and iconic works. The Basilica is an important component in Oamaru's white-stone architecture, characteristic of the township, and is as well the key component of the group of buildings associated with the Catholic Church in Oamaru.[2]
Construction
The foundation stone was laid on Trinity Sunday 1893, by Bishop Moran of Dunedin. The successful tender for the construction of the church had been made by D.W. Woods: £3,460 exclusive of the sanctuary and dome.[2]
Completion
The Basilica was finally completed in 1918. Two days after the official opening Architect Petre died.[2]
Builders
John McKay
The inspiration and effort behind the building of St Patricks came from Father (later Monsignor) John Mackay, who became Parish Priest in Oamaru ion 3 March 1890. He wished to build a Church that would suit the needs of his congregation and began fundraising. By April of 1893 he was had enough money to start on the building. On an earlier trip to Europe, he had seen buildings he considered would suit the needs of the Oamaru Parish and he had commissioned Francis Petre to put his observations and ideas into a practical design. The laying of the foundation stone coincided with the silver jubilee of ordination of Mackay, who was parish priest of Oamaru for 36 years (1890-1926) and who supervised the construction of the Basilica from its commencement in 1893 until its final completion 25 years later in 1918.[2]
Contractor
Features
Domes
Campanile
Sanctuary
Baptistry
Art
Reordering
Glass
Organ
See also
References
- ^ In Roman Catholic ecclesiastical terms, St Patrick's Basilica is not a Minor basilica. See: List of minor basilicas in the world.
- ^ a b c d New Zealand Historic Places Trust. "St Patrick's Basilica, Oamaru". NZHPT List No 58. Retrieved 1 March 2015.
External links
Main sources
/Category:1893 establishments in New Zealand
/Category:1918 establishments in New Zealand
/Category:Francis Petre buildings
/Category:NZHPT Category I listings in Otago, New Zealand
/Category:Places of worship in Otago, New Zealand
/Category:Religious buildings completed in 1918
/Category:Roman Catholic churches completed in 1918
/Category:1893 in New Zealand
/Category:1918 in New Zealand
/Category:Basilica churches in Oceania
/Category:Palladian Revival architecture
/Category:Oamaru