St Francis Xavier's Cathedral, Wollongong, Catholic cathedral in Wollongong, Australia.
The Gothic architecture cathedral stands with slate roofing and stained glass windows behind the sanctuary, serving as the seat of Wollongong's Roman Catholic Bishop.
The original wooden chapel from 1836 evolved into a stone church in 1848, becoming a cathedral in 1951 when Wollongong was declared a diocese.
The cathedral functions as the mother church for all parishes in the Illawarra region, hosting regular masses, weddings, baptisms, and seasonal celebrations.
Located at 36 Harbour Street, the cathedral holds 1500 people and maintains regular services Monday through Friday, with additional weekend masses.
The 2009 restoration program incorporated imported Welsh slate for the roof, culminating in a dedication ceremony on March 16, 2010.
Location: New South Wales
Inception: 1848
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
Capacity: 1500
Website: http://sfx.org.au
GPS coordinates: -34.42560,150.90200
Latest update: March 4, 2025 07:51
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