St Patrick's Basilica is a church in Waimate in New Zealand's Canterbury Region, known for its style of architecture.

[2][5] Inside the church, there is a pipe organ, a marble altar and a notable sanctuary window.

[6] The tower was included in Petre's original design but was not built until 1912, when sufficient funds had been raised for its construction.

[7][11] The bells were made by the firm of Farnier Fils, of Velars sur Ouche, France.

[12] Farnier Fils was a company that had been making bells for over 200 years, in Dijon and Velars sur Ouche.

They were donated by Mrs. Craighead (“Sacred Heart”), Mrs. Harris (“Blessed Virgin”), and Mr. John Foley (“St.

Work included a new tiled roof, connecting the framing of the roof to the surrounding walls, bracing the tower, cleaning and repairing the exterior of the building, and restoration, painting and new lighting inside the church.

A third of the cost was paid by the Lottery Grants Board, and other charities including the Lion Foundation contributed to the project.

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