St Patrick's Cathedral , Toowoomba, Qld, Australia
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S 27° 34.170 E 151° 57.214
56J E 396702 N 6950048
The Roman Catholic Cathedral in Toowoomba
Waymark Code: WM12G11
Location: Queensland, Australia
Date Posted: 05/20/2020
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member iconions
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Construction of the Neo Gothic church began in May 1883 and was completed in March 1889.It was built of bluestone and locally quarried sandstone which was used for the facing.
In 1932 work commenced on transforming the existing church into a cathedral and opened as such in March 1935.
The Diocese of Toowoomba covers 450,000 square kilometres from Helidon to the western border of the state
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 05/13/1883

Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque

If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Catholic

If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday

Street address of Church:
James St
toowoomba, Qld Australia
4350


Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]

If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: 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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