The cathedral has two other smaller organs in the chapels. The grand bell is the deepest tone bell in Australia and above the bell tower is the Cathedral spire which is almost 87 metres above ground level. The Catholic Cathedral completed in the s. The third largest in Australia after the Catholic cathedrals of Sydney and Melbourne. Taken on April 3, Some rights reserved. For any other enquiries please contact the Organist and Director of Music, Mr Paul Taylor on Ph or email This email address is being protected from spambots.
You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Sacred Heart Cathedral. Welcome to the Sacred Heart Cathedral. This provided less weight and a quicker finish to the project. Gutters, flashings and downpipes associated with the spire are stainless steel. The gargoyles to ward off evil spirits , which discharge storm water from the spire are in cast aluminium, sculptured by Stanley Hammond and cast by Joe Lemon.
They are the size of a grown person. Special precautions were taken to prevent blockage of gutters and outlets by nesting pigeons. The cross is 7 metres high and weighs three tonnes. Today, the building insured for approx. It is there that the sacrifice of Christ is made present. In it are buried the relics of some martyrs. There are actually six altars in the cathedral. The special chapels were to be memorials to people associated with the diocese at various times and in various ways, and were originally highlighted by Bishop Stewart in his Pastoral Letter announcing the decision to complete the cathedral.
As a mark of respect for the bodies of the martyrs and other saints, and to denote that the sacrifice of the members drew its inspiration from the sacrifice of the Head, it is fitting that altars should be constructed over their tombs, or their relics placed beneath altars.
Beheaded in persecution of Diocletian. Martyred in in persecution of Valerian. The tapestries were woven by Sonia Carrington-Zakrzewska and they depict on the left side as one faces the cathedra the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
The cathedral and a poppet head can be seen on it as well as Chinese dragons and gumnuts. On the right side is St Kilian buried in the cathedral of Wurzburg, a city not too far from Dr Henry Backhaus birthplace. St Kilian was an Irish missionary bishop, who was martyred at Wurzburg for defending the Catholic faith on marriage. Hence the symbols: A sword at the base because he is a martyr.
He wears a mitre and carries a crozier to signify he is a bishop; he carries a cross because he is a missionary. The building on the left hand side is a Benedictine abbey that still stands in Paderborn. The building on the right is a Roman church, next to the cathedral in Paderborn, which has been standing there for about years or more.
The walls of the sanctuary are Sicilian Pearl marble, with Verdi Tinos marble floor surrounding the main altar which is of Dromana granite. These oils of the Catechumen, Sick and Chrism are used in the administration of the sacraments throughout the diocese.
There is no intention of having stained glass installed any where else in the cathedral as the golden light floods the building with the most beautiful colour representing Christ our truth and light.
It is a superb example of ecclesiastical glass. It was the gift of Bishop Martin Crane. The central figure is Jesus depicted as the Sacred Heart. On the far right is St Patrick and on the far left is St Augustine. In the circle at the top is the Holy Spirit, in the form of a dove descending on the apostles It looks as if he is telling the time at 7. In it was completed with the addition of a 42 Bombarde pipes available at 16 and 32 foot pitch in the pedal division.
It has 51 stops, electro-pneumatic action, 2, pipes spread over 5 divisions. It is a very fine cathedral organ and highly regarded nationally. There is also a small organ, a Laukhuff Positiv organ by Aug. It has four ranks and mechanical action.
It is housed under the crossing. They are a European peal of 5 bells which compliment, but are different from the peal of 8 bells in the English manner at St. The supervision of the installation was by Mr. Traditionally bells are given a name, usually that of a Saint, at the time of blessing.
Liborius originally the Bishop of Le Mans, France, about the year , and patron saint of the Cathedral of Paderborn, the city from whence came Dr. Henry Backhaus, the first priest on the Bendigo gold fields. This bell recognises the continuing relationship between the diocese of Paderborn and the diocese of Sandhurst. Under this title our Lady is the principle patroness of the Diocese. The original picture of the Mother of Good Counsel is in the basilica at Genazzano, in the hills near Rome.
The Augustinian Fathers care for this shrine. We have not reinscribed the bell! The Blessed Sacrament altar is of Swedish rose-red granite. The sanctuary lamp is centuries old, thought to be 17th Century, probably of Florentine origin. These and the tabernacle were covered in gold leafing by A. The tabernacle is surmounted by a fine gold and enamel mosaic crucifix. This was brought back to Sacred Heart Cathedral, by Bishop Reville, after one of his ad limina visits to Rome and installed in the Cathedral in It is an 18th century gold and enamel crucifix depicting the famous churches of Rome around its base.
The mosaics were designed and created by Anne Graham The ones in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel are in rich orange, yellow, red and gold and depict new life and sacrifice. From left to right: 1. Monogram: X 2. Candlestick: Christ the Light of the World. The Butterfly: Eternal life through Jesus Christ. Cornerstone: Christ the key or Cornerstone, the foundation. The Lamb Slain: Symbol of Christ. Bread: "I am the bread of life, this is my body which is given for you.
Wheat: Bread of the Eucharist. Peacock: immortality. Pomegranate: inner unity of countless seeds in one fruit. Phoenix: resurrection of Christ. Son of Righteousness: refers to Jesus. Ciborium: Chalice refers to Last Supper and sacrifice of Jesus. Monstrance: used to house Jesus for exposition and Benediction. The statue of the Sacred Heart was sculpted by Mariano Fracasso.
The altar in the Lady Chapel is white Carrara marble. These are in Marian blues, gold and silver. Mater Dei: Mother of God. Ark of the Covenant. Rose Mystic or No. White rose, symbol of purity. The Pierced Heart. The Gate: or closed gate, in reference to her unblemished Virginity 7. The Tower of David. Hare Rabbit white hare: Her triumph over lust.
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