History

"The history of the Cathedral is a saga of dreaming, struggling and succeeding to provide a worthy Cathedral for a Diocese which had humble beginnings in 1882 and which today can be proud of its vitality and hope”  Bishop Brian Heenan.

The information contained in the ‘History’ section of this website has been adapted from the publication “St Joseph’s Cathedral: Celebrating 100 Years, 1899 – 1999” that was impeccably compiled by Mr John Miles.