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 1899 wooden church was dedicated to Our Lady of Peace with the help of Philippine pearl divers, whose work in Broome's pearl industry shaped the town's Catholic community. The present cathedral, completed in September 1963, keeps that dedication and remains the seat of the Bishop of Broome.
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 1899 wooden church was dedicated to Our Lady of Peace with help from Philippine pearl divers, and its tower was finished in April 1904. The present cathedral, designed by Perth architect Stan Costello, was built beside the old site between April and September 1963.
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