St Monica's Old Cathedral, Cairns, Catholic cathedral in Cairns, Australia
The two-story Spanish Mission style structure features a grand staircase, Celtic crosses on its facade, and spacious verandahs with reinforced concrete construction.
The original church from 1886 was destroyed by Cyclone Willis in 1927, leading to the construction of a new building designed by Lawrence and Lordan.
The cathedral holds the Colours of the 51st Battalion, The Far North Queensland Regiment, which were placed there in 1969, establishing it as a War Memorial Cathedral.
The building now functions as offices for the Diocese of Cairns while maintaining certain original interior elements that reflect its ecclesiastical heritage.
The bell tower rings The Angelus prayer three times daily at 9 AM, noon, and 6 PM, marking traditional Catholic prayer times throughout the week.
Location: Queensland
GPS coordinates: -16.91710,145.77210
Latest update: March 4, 2025 20:21
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