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10 Churches & Cathedrals in Western Australia That You Shouldn't Miss
Western Australia (abbreviated as WA) is a state occupying the entire western third of Australia. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean to the north and west, the Great Australian Bight and Southern Ocean to the south, the Northern Territory to the north-east and South Australia to the south-east. Western Australia is Australia's largest state, with a total land area of 2,529,875 square kilometres (976,790 sq mi), and the second-largest country subdivision in the world, surpassed only by Russia's Sakha Republic. The state has about 2.6 million inhabitants – around 11% of the national total – with 92% living in the south-west corner, mostly in the Perth area, leaving the remainder of the state sparsely populated.
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1. Urban Church
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. St. John The Theologian Memorial Chapel
3. Uniting Church Augusta
4. New Life City Church
5. Sacred Heart Church
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4.5 based on 263 reviews
6. Our Lady Queen of Peace Cathedral
7. St Johns Lutheran Church
8. St Francis Xavier Cathedral
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4.5 based on 147 reviews
St Francis Xavier Cathedral is one of the most iconic buildings in Geraldton. Designed and built by the famous Architect/Priest Monsignor John Hawes, it attracts visitors from all over the world. A major restoration, conservation and enhancement project has just been undertaken and the 100 year old building is well worth a visit. The Cathedral is open every day . Guided Tours are available Sunday, Monday & Wednesday at 2:30 Friday at 4:00 Tickets ($5) are available from the Monsignor Hawes Heritage Centre adjacent to the Cathedral.
Reviewed By mjail5
This is our 3rd visit to Geraldton in the last 5 years and we never fail to stop by at the cathedral. This time it was just an overnight in Geraldton on our road trip to Coral Bay. Next time we have to timed it with a tour to fully appreciate the history. However, thanks to the Museum in a nearby building which we visited for the first time, I learnt a lot on the life of the talented Architect/Priest Monsignor Hawes.
9. Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church
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4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By Q7840EUdanl - Bunbury, Australia
This Romanesque style church is regarded as the 'Jewel in the Crown' of Monsignor John Hawes’s church designs. The building dates to 1923 and was consecrated in 1927, built mainly by Hawes, some paid labourers and local parishioners. The structure is local stone from Mullewa and concrete blocks used for the quoins and mouldings. We were told that interior rendering had been removed during restoration works, the reason for the rustic look initially employed during construction. The interior is cruciform with the main altar positioned under the dome and a series of arches supporting the roof. The side altars are remarkably decorative but in keeping with the architectural style. The main entry is twin doors with column between and large circular window over. Very good information signage around the church site, plus two large statues and a memorial to local soldiers of WW1.
10. St Paul's Anglican Church
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
St Paul's was originally sited on the other side of the valley off Armstrong Road. Built in 1896 and moved to Atkins Street in the 1950s. The nails used in construction were all hand made. The church was moved to its present site in December 2008.
Reviewed By JanaZC - Prague, Czech Republic
Lovely little church, catches your eye when you drive past. I actually stopped and walked to it to have a better look. It’s only open on Sundays for a service and if I lived closer I’d definitely come back.
