St. Mary's Basilica, Invercargill
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St. Mary's Basilica is a Catholic Church in Invercargill, New Zealand. It was designed by the celebrated New Zealand architect, Francis Petre and was opened in 1905.[1]
The basilica, named as such because of its style of architecture, rises Script error: No such module "convert". above the ground and is one of the most prominent landmarks in Invercargill. It has been described as the "prettiest church in Australasia".Script error: No such module "Unsubst". In Roman Catholic ecclesiastical terms, St Mary's Basilica is not a minor basilica.[2] The building is located in Tyne Street, near St Josephs School, the Otepuni Gardens and Te Tomairangi Marae, and is listed as a Category I Historic Place.[1]
The church serves the Catholic community in the Invercargill area, part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Dunedin.[3]
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- ↑ Basilicas in the world, accessed 22 September 2023
- ↑ Catholic Diocese of Dunedin, Invercargill Area Parishes, accessed 22 September 2023
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- Basilica churches in New Zealand
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