St Carthage's Church, Lismore
St Carthage's Church is a Roman Catholic church in Lismore, County Waterford.
| St. Carthage Church, Lismore | |
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| St Carthage’s Roman Catholic Parish Church, Lismore | |
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| 52°08′09″N 007°55′50″W | |
| Country | Ireland |
| Denomination | Catholic Church |
| History | |
| Dedication | St. Carthage |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | W.G Doolin |
| Completed | 1884 |
| Specifications | |
| Tower height | 37m |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Roman Catholic Diocese of Waterford and Lismore |
| Clergy | |
| Bishop(s) | Alphonsus Cullinan |
| Priest(s) | Michael Cullinan |
History
St Carthage's Parish Church was officially opened in 1884. It was designed by architect W. G. Doolin, and is an example of a Lombardo-Romanesque style church.[1] The Church has held Catholic ceremonies since its opening. The current bishop is Alphonsus Cullinan and its current priest is Michael Cullinan.[2]
Construction
The church was built using red sandstone and white limestone. Its bell tower is 37 metres tall.
Above the main entrance doorway is a mosaic of Jesus Christ. A rose window surrounded by the symbols of the apostles can be seen above the mosaic. In front of this window stands a statue of St. Carthage.
References
- "St Carthage's Church - Lismore Heritage Town".
- McGarry, Patsy. "Clareman appointed new Catholic Bishop of Waterford & Lismore". The Irish Times. Retrieved 12 March 2022.
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