St Patrick's of Nulkaba, Cessnock, NSW, Australia
S 32° 48.925 E 151° 20.990
56H E 345519 N 6367969
This was formerly a Catholic Church for the Cessnock area, built in 1892.
Waymark Code: WMVWX4
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 06/05/2017
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Unfortunately there is very limited information about this iconic looking Church on the internet, which has more recently become a Wedding Chapel.
This 'neo-Gothic' sandstone block Church/Chapel is directly opposite the now 'closed' Cessnock Cemetery.
Inside there are typical wooden bench pews, with wood paneled ceiling, and exposed beams. Lights are suspended, reminiscent of swinging incense burners. The tall, and skinny stained glass windows are of only three colours, except for the one at the entry, and that is dedicated to Bridget Hewens (1828-1893).
Behind 'the altar' is a vertical dome, with a central stained glass focal circle, with a goblet highlighted from behind. It has a further eight identical, and rather plain circular stained glass portals around it.
I would imagine that since the bigger Church was built in Cessnock in 1952, this would have had less patronage, thus leading to its Catholic closure.
[It was actually being used for a funeral service as I stopped by on Sunday, 31 January, 2016]
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1892
Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Catholic
Street address of Church:
Wine Country Drive
(Corner of Kerlew Street)
Nulkaba, NSW Australia
2325
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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