St. Francis Xavier Cathedral in Geraldton, WA, Australia - Roman Catholic Churches on Waymarking.com

Famed architect Monsignor Hawes designed this magnificent building situated on Cathedral Avenue in the heart of Geraldton.

Priest architect John Cyril Hawes arrived in Geraldton in 1915 to take up the parish priest position. He started work on the cathedral straight away. The cathedral's foundation stone was laid in 1916 and the building was completed in 1938.

Today St Francis Xavier Cathedral is regarded as one of Monsignor Hawes finest works. Guided walks through the cathedral are available Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am. A minimal fee applies. (www.geraldtontourist.com.au)

Type of Church: Cathedral Status of Building: Actively in use for worship Date of organization: 01/01/1857 Date of building construction: 01/01/1938 Dominant Architectural Style: Mixture of Romanesque and Californian Spanish Mission styles Archdiocese: Perth Diocese: Geraldton Diocese Address/Location: 7 Maitland Street Geraldton, WA Australia 6530 Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Not listed Relvant Web Site: Not listed

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