Earthquake strengthening of Wellington’s St Gerard’s Church is underway, and its new owners are considering ideas for the iconic building’s use. The church closed in 2021 and was sold in 2023. Owners St Gerard’s Limited say they want to ensure the building is preserved and so remains part of the city’s identity. Although no decisions Read more
The altar from St Gerard’s Church in Wellington has found a new home at the city’s Catholic Sacred Heart Cathedral. St Gerard’s – a distinctive, category one, heritage-listed church and monastery building – was sold for almost $17 million to a secret buyer earlier this year. Since the sale, St Gerard’s former owner, the Institute Read more
Wellington’s magnificent St Gerard’s Church and Monastery is back on the market. Described as “arguably one of Wellington’s most iconic and photographed buildings,” St Gerard’s on Hawker Street in Mount Victoria is to be sold by tender later this month. It has an RV of $16.9m. The category one, heritage-listed buildings were acquired by the Read more
The last mass at St Gerard’s church was celebrated on Sunday – Pentecost Sunday. Cardinal John Dew and several priests went through the rite of leave taking, saying final prayers in different parts of the church including the baptismal font and altar. Everyone left and Dew shut the church doors for the last time. The Read more
Although Wellington icon St Gerard’s church and monastery has been declared earthquake-prone and will close next month, it is unlikely to be pulled down. While St Gerard’s future is ultimately up to the owners, the church – built in 1908 for the Redemptorists – could be deconsecrated so it could be used for events like Read more