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13-August-2019
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This plaque commemorates the restoration of St John`s Church and marks 150 years since the arrival of Bishop James Murray and the establishment of St John`s as the first cathedral in the diocese.
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Location
| Address: | Cathedral Street, St John the Baptist Catholic Chapel, Maitland, 2320 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -32.733738 Long: 151.558926 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Culture |
| Sub-Theme: | Religion |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 6th November, 2016 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MASt John`s Shrine
The foundation stone for this church was laid on another site in Maitland by Bishop John Bede Polding OSB, Vicar Apostolic of New Holland on 8 October 1840.
The project was relocated to this site and St John`s Church opened on 8 November 1846. It has served as a parish church, Cathedral, hall and school rooms at various times, until the building was closed in 2010 due to its deteriorated condition.
This plaque commemorates St John`s restoration and dedication to sacred use by Most Rev William Wright Bishop of Maitland - Newcastle on 6th November, 2016 to mark 150 years since the arrival of Bishop James Murray as first resident Bishop of Maitland and his establishment of St John`s as the first cathedral of the Diocese.
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