Our Lady Queen of Peace Cathedral, Roman Catholic cathedral in Broome, Australia.
Our Lady Queen of Peace Cathedral is a Catholic place of worship in Broome located in Western Australia's Kimberley region. The building displays colored stained glass windows showing biblical scenes and features architectural design suited to tropical conditions with natural ventilation.
The original wooden church was built in 1899 with help from Philippine pearl divers who were part of the local community at the time. The current cathedral was constructed in 1963 to replace the earlier structure.
The cathedral reflects how Catholic faith and Aboriginal communities of the region have come together over time. Visitors can observe how local traditions and religious practices share this sacred space.
The building is designed to manage tropical heat through natural air flow, making it comfortable to visit throughout the year. Keep in mind that this is an active place of worship, so respectful behavior is expected when visiting.
The cathedral serves one of Australia's largest Catholic dioceses by geographic area, covering both the Kimberley and Pilbara regions. This vast diocese spans across wide, sparsely populated areas of northern Australia.
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