St Carthage's Cathedral

St Carthage's Cathedral is a Gothic Revival structure situated on elevated ground with a distinctive bell tower rising above Lismore. The interior features an Australian marble altar and refined architectural details throughout the building.

Bishop Jeremiah Doyle laid the foundation stone in 1892, after initial financial and construction obstacles had been resolved. The building opened for worship and received its dedication in 1907.

The cathedral reflects Irish connections that Bishop Doyle brought to the community through a collection of twelve bells specially ordered from Ireland. These bells remain central to how locals experience the building's presence in their daily lives.

Visitors can view the building's exterior and architectural features at any time from the surrounding streets. To explore the interior, it is best to visit during regular service times when the building is open to the public.

When major floods swept through Northern New South Wales in 2022, water entered the building and moved the heavy timber pews from their places. The sanctuary itself escaped damage during this event.

Location: Lismore

GPS coordinates: -28.80432,153.28374

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:02