Catholic buildings in Auckland get heritage status

Friday, October 4th, 2013

The historic importance of two Auckland Catholic buildings has been recognised.

The NZ Historic Places Trust recently registered Bishop’s House in Ponsonby, and St Benedict’s Church and presbytery, as Category 1 historic places, identifying them as places of outstanding heritage significance. Continue reading

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