Saint Patrick’s is a place of God,an oasis of peace and beauty.A small immigrant community built it with courage,vision and love.It is a lasting reminder of God’s constant presence among the people of Melbourne.
As a small boy I remember my father bringing me in for a visit.Later as a seminarian I saw that it was the focus of the Church and I attended Ordinations.Later as a priest at the Cathedral I came to know the many moods which our Cathedral has; the peace of early morning,the prayerfulness of those who come for a visit,the comfort of reconciliation offered at lunchtime as the Cathedral becomes light and the day is splendid.