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St Patricks Catholic Church

TIME : 2016/2/19 13:50:27

Apart from its impressive Star of David–shaped rose window, this 1874 stone Gothic Revival church wouldn't be worth noting if it weren't for its connection to Australia's only Catholic saint. Acclaimed educator St Mary of the Cross, aka Mary McKillop (1842–1909), founded a convent in the tiny 1870s miners cottage next door. There are interesting displays on the saint in the church and in the restored cottage. Try the doors; they're often unlocked.