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The plaque commemorates the use of St Francis Xavier Cathedral by Ukrainian refugees from 1950 to 1970.

 

Location

Address:36 Harbour Street, St Francis Xavier Cathedral, Wollongong, 2500
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -34.425556
Long: 150.901944
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:Culture
Sub-Theme:Religion
Approx. Event Start Date:1950
Approx. Event End Date:1970

Dedication

Approx. Monument Dedication Date:1988
Front Inscription

On the joyous occasion of the Millenium of Christianity in Ukraine 988 - 1988 Ukrainian Catholic refugees by this memorial plaque remember with gratitude the help and hospitality of local clergy and  parishioners for using this Cathedral in 1950 - 1970

May God repay your great generosity

Ukrainian Catholics of Illawarra

Source: MA,PS
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