St. Patrick's Catholic Church

Australia's Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, raised Catholic, lauded the declaration of Australia’s first Saint as “deeply significant ... for all Australians whether of Catholic faith or not.”To win favor with the Vatican and achieve sainthood at least two miracles need to be cleared, first by medical bodies and later by religious authorities.Apart from its impressive Star of David–shaped rose window, this 1874 stone Gothic Revival church, built from local schist rock, it is worth noting for its connection to Australasia's only Catholic saint.Acclaimed educator St Mary of the Cross, aka Mary MacKillop (1842–1909), founded a convent in the tiny 1870s miners cottage next door. There are interesting displays about the saint in the church and in the restored cottage.The St Mary McKillop cottage is on the church grounds and is open daily for viewing.

Great place as a wedding venue.

I love the olive leaf design for the new community building. The Mary McKillop cottage was well presented.

Great little Catholic Church. Mass at 11am is great when you are on holiday

Very nice mass here.

Beautiful little church fr visitors, the oriest celebrating mass was so lively and his homily very inspiring fr that week, parishoners very friendly, will visit again next visit.

Very nice church

Dedicated people looking after the place. Nice liturgy of the word due to priest unavailable. Liked the plan for the new peace centre. I hope the resource consent comes soon.

Interesting church and grounds that include the one room house Mary Mckillop lived within. Well maintained and visitors welcome.

A good old Catholic church, very traditional, parishioners and priest are friendly.