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| '''St Benedict's Church''' is a historic ] ] church in ], New Zealand, the church complex includes a ] and a former ]. Constructed in the 1880s the site housed the first ] in New Zealand. | '''St Benedict's Church''' is a historic ] ] church in ], New Zealand, the church complex includes a ] and a former ]. Constructed in the 1880s the site housed the first ] in New Zealand. | ||
| ==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| St Benedict's Church is a ] brick church, it has an aisled ], ], ], and a basement. The ] of the doors and windows are made from ] is used for other stonework ] ]. The timberwork is heart ] and the roof is constructed from English ]. The church's design was possibly influenced by ] and ]—as the son of the architect hired had visited St Augustine's Church and monastery in Ramsgate and some features such as the spireless tower, asymmetrical elevations, and exposed brickwork are indicative of Pugin's influence. St Benedict's has been compared to ], another church designed by Pugin.<ref name="heritage"/> | |||
| ==History== | ==History== | ||
| In 1880 and 1881 the Catholic Church purchased the land |
In 1879 ], the Archbishop of the ] and ], the Abbot General of the Benedictines in ], agreed to establishing a mission in New Zealand. In 1880 and 1881 the Catholic Church purchased the land for this purpose. The Benedictines were intended to manage a parish that catered for the growing population outside outside of Auckland and later take over the Auckland Diocese. The fathers came from the ], an outpost near ], and Subiaco. Between 1880 and 1890 the Benedictines accounted for half of the Auckland Diocese's clergymen. An early 13th century style ] ] timber church designed by ] was constructed in 1881–1882 for the Benedictines. This church was the largest in Auckland possibly the country at the time of completion. It was named St Benedict's after the founder of the ], Saint ]. It opened in July 1882.<ref name="heritage">{{cite web |last1=Jones |first1=Martin |title=St Benedict's Church and Presbytery Complex (Catholic) |url=https://www.heritage.org.nz/list-details/640/640 |website=Heritage New Zealand |date=6 June 2013}}</ref> | ||
| ] was appointed Bishop of Auckland in August 1882, although he did not arrive in New Zealand until November. Shortly after Luck's arrival St Benedict's Church was proposed as the potential ] for Auckland instead of ]. Around this time St Benedict's parish had 1500–2000 worshippers and held more ]s than St Patrick's parish. A fire broke out in December 1886 which destroyed the church and presbytery. It was decided that the new church be built of brick and stone to avoid this. A temporary timber structure was put up quickly whilst work on the new brick structure, designed by either Edward or his son Thomas{{efn|In 1884 Thomas took a trip to Ramsgate and later became head of the firm}}, took place.<ref name="heritage"/> | |||
| The new church started construction in 1887 and finished in 1888, the presbytery was finished shortly after in the same year. The church's final design was simpler than what was planned. James J. Holland won the tender — Holland had also designed the masonry foundation of the old church, which had survived the fire and was reused for the new building. The new church was described as the largest in New Zealand and influenced ecclesiastical architecture for Catholic churches in the ]. It was consecrated on 22 April 1888 by Archbishop ].<ref name="heritage"/> | |||
| Construction on the new presbytery had started in February 1888. John Lynch won the tender at £1,386. The date of completion is unknown but it likely finished around the time St Benedict's Church opened. Like the church, financial constraints resulted in the final building being less grand than what was originally planned.<ref name="heritage"/> | |||
| In 1888 it was announced that the Benedictine mission was to wind down due to insufficient funds. In 1890 Father Sullivan returned to Britain. In 1893 an altar and ] was put up in the church sanctuary. It was constructed by ], brother of Bishop Luck. In 1895 the parish priest, Father Downey, died. Downey's funeral was held at the church and he was buried in ]. Bishop Luck, who was the superior following the departure of Father Sullivan, died in 1896. By 1899 the parish had come under Diocesan control following the end of the mission. The succeeding priest was Reverend ]. Under Gillan some modifications were made to the church: boundary railings were added in 1900, the interior walls were plastered in 1905, and an organ was installed in 1907. | |||
| Under Gillan the St Benedict's Club Rooms were constructed {{circa}}1917 and finished in 1919. St Benedict's Club was established in May 1894 as a young men's club and previously operated out of St Benedict's Hall which was built across the road from the church in 1896. The club room was a single storey brick structure with a ]d roof.<ref name="heritage"/> | |||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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Revision as of 04:03, 18 December 2024
Church in New Zealand| St Benedict's Church | |
|---|---|
 St Benedict's Church | |
| Address | 1 St Benedict's Street, Newton, Auckland |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Denomination | Catholic |
| Associations | Benedictines |
| Website | https://stbenedictsauckland.org.nz/ |
| History | |
| Consecrated | 22 April 1888 |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | E. Mahoney and Son |
| Style | Gothic Revival |
| Years built | 1887–1888 |
| Groundbreaking | 1881 |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Auckland |
| Parish | Parish of Newton |
| Heritage New Zealand – Category 1 | |
| Designated | 6 June 2013 |
| Reference no. | 640 |
St Benedict's Church is a historic neo-Gothic Catholic church in Newton, Auckland, New Zealand, the church complex includes a Presbytery and a former convent. Constructed in the 1880s the site housed the first Benedictine mission in New Zealand.
Description
St Benedict's Church is a Gothic Revival brick church, it has an aisled nave, transepts, sanctuary, and a basement. The jambs of the doors and windows are made from Oamaru stone is used for other stonework Malmsbury bluestone. The timberwork is heart kauri and the roof is constructed from English slate. The church's design was possibly influenced by St Augustine's Church, Ramsgate and Augustus Pugin—as the son of the architect hired had visited St Augustine's Church and monastery in Ramsgate and some features such as the spireless tower, asymmetrical elevations, and exposed brickwork are indicative of Pugin's influence. St Benedict's has been compared to St Wilfrid's Church, Hulme, another church designed by Pugin.
History
In 1879 Walter Steins Bisschop, the Archbishop of the Diocese of Auckland and Dom Raffaele Cesta, the Abbot General of the Benedictines in Subiaco, agreed to establishing a mission in New Zealand. In 1880 and 1881 the Catholic Church purchased the land for this purpose. The Benedictines were intended to manage a parish that catered for the growing population outside outside of Auckland and later take over the Auckland Diocese. The fathers came from the St Augustine's Abbey, Ramsgate, an outpost near Gawler, South Australia, and Subiaco. Between 1880 and 1890 the Benedictines accounted for half of the Auckland Diocese's clergymen. An early 13th century style English Gothic kauri timber church designed by Edward Mahoney was constructed in 1881–1882 for the Benedictines. This church was the largest in Auckland possibly the country at the time of completion. It was named St Benedict's after the founder of the Order of Saint Benedict, Saint Benedict of Nursia. It opened in July 1882.
John Edmund Luck was appointed Bishop of Auckland in August 1882, although he did not arrive in New Zealand until November. Shortly after Luck's arrival St Benedict's Church was proposed as the potential cathedral for Auckland instead of St Patrick's. Around this time St Benedict's parish had 1500–2000 worshippers and held more communions than St Patrick's parish. A fire broke out in December 1886 which destroyed the church and presbytery. It was decided that the new church be built of brick and stone to avoid this. A temporary timber structure was put up quickly whilst work on the new brick structure, designed by either Edward or his son Thomas, took place.
The new church started construction in 1887 and finished in 1888, the presbytery was finished shortly after in the same year. The church's final design was simpler than what was planned. James J. Holland won the tender — Holland had also designed the masonry foundation of the old church, which had survived the fire and was reused for the new building. The new church was described as the largest in New Zealand and influenced ecclesiastical architecture for Catholic churches in the Auckland Province. It was consecrated on 22 April 1888 by Archbishop Francis William Redwood.
Construction on the new presbytery had started in February 1888. John Lynch won the tender at £1,386. The date of completion is unknown but it likely finished around the time St Benedict's Church opened. Like the church, financial constraints resulted in the final building being less grand than what was originally planned.
In 1888 it was announced that the Benedictine mission was to wind down due to insufficient funds. In 1890 Father Sullivan returned to Britain. In 1893 an altar and reredos was put up in the church sanctuary. It was constructed by Francis Augustine Luck, brother of Bishop Luck. In 1895 the parish priest, Father Downey, died. Downey's funeral was held at the church and he was buried in Panmure. Bishop Luck, who was the superior following the departure of Father Sullivan, died in 1896. By 1899 the parish had come under Diocesan control following the end of the mission. The succeeding priest was Reverend George Gillan. Under Gillan some modifications were made to the church: boundary railings were added in 1900, the interior walls were plastered in 1905, and an organ was installed in 1907.
Under Gillan the St Benedict's Club Rooms were constructed c.1917 and finished in 1919. St Benedict's Club was established in May 1894 as a young men's club and previously operated out of St Benedict's Hall which was built across the road from the church in 1896. The club room was a single storey brick structure with a gabled roof.
References
- ^ Jones, Martin (6 June 2013). "St Benedict's Church and Presbytery Complex (Catholic)". Heritage New Zealand.
Notes
- In 1884 Thomas took a trip to Ramsgate and later became head of the firm