St Patricks Cathedral, Paramatta, N.S.W., 1997-2010

Component identifier:

Subseries 4.1.22

Content Summary:

One of Australia's most significant historical sites, the former church, built in 1935, stood on the site but incorporated much of the 1857 building. It was designated a Cathedral in 1986 when the Diocese of Parramatta was established. The Cathedral was destroyed by fire on 19 February 1996 and the first Mass in the new Cathedral, designed by Giurgola, was celebrated on 29 November 2003.

Immediate source of acquisition:

This collection arrived at the National Library in multiple consignments. The first consignment arrived in 2022 and comprises Boxes 1-47. The second consignment arrived in 2023 and comprises Boxes 48-66 and Rolls 1-28. Photographic material was also received with the second consignment; this material has not yet been processed and is not yet reflected in the collection's finding aid.

Subjects:

Professions
Active citizenship and representative democracy

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