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Architect: Francis W Petre 1847–1918
Foundation stone: Laid on Trinity Sunday 1893, by Bishop Moran.
Builder: Mr J D Woods at a cost of £3,460 (exclusive of dome and sanctuary).
Basilica opened: 18th November 1894 by Bishop Grimes of Christchurch.
Portico and dome were added by 1903 and in 1918 the entire building was completed.
Some special features:
Construction of local Oamaru stone.
Ceiling panels of embossed zinc.
Pillars of Corinthian style.
