St. Joseph's Cathedral - Dunedin, New Zealand
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
S 45° 52.475 E 170° 29.902
59G E 461069 N 4919765
Marker for historic Catholic cathedral in Dunedin, New Zealand.
Waymark Code: WMGC3J
Location: South Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 02/12/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
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The construction of St. Joseph's Cathedral began in 1878 during the episcopacy of Patrick Moran, first Bishop of Dunedin 1869-1895.  The unfinished Cathedral was solemnly dedicated Sunday, 14th February 1886 by the Cardinal Archbishop of Sydney His Eminence Patrick Francis Moran, and the Bishops of Maitland, Adelaide, Welling, Auckland taking part with the Bishop of Dunedin in the ceremonies.

Architect for the Cathedral was Frank William Petre.
Group that erected the marker: St. Joseph's Cathedral

URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]

Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
300 Rattray Street
Dunedin, New Zealand
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