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St Catherine's Church, Dublin (Roman Catholic)

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There have been two churches on this site, the first being an octagonal chapel opened in 1782. The chapel and a presbytery were knocked down to make way for a bigger church. The foundation stone of the new church was laid on 30 June 1852. The architect was James Joseph McCarthy and construction of
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that is in use today. It was dedicated in 1858 and is the second church to occupy the same site. There is also a small grotto dedicated to Our Lady of Lourdes located on the grounds.
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the main church was completed in March 1858, but the original design of the upper portion of the tower and spire was never completed. The church was dedicated to
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This article is about the Roman Catholic church in Ireland. For other uses, see
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Irish Times - Man (48) charged with arson after fire at historic Dublin Church
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Short Histories of Dublin Parishes. Part IX. at www.chaptersofdublin.com
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The church suffered damage from an arson attack in January 2012.
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A small grotto was built on the grounds and dedicated to
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Churches of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Dublin
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St. Catherine's Church

53°20′32″N 6°16′43″W / 53.34211°N 6.278623°W / 53.34211; -6.278623
Dublin
Ireland
Denomination
Roman Catholic
https://www.meathstreetparish.ie/
Dedication
Catherine of Alexandria
Architect(s)
Archdiocese
Dublin
Deanery
Parish
Roman Catholic
Dublin
Catherine of Alexandria
James Joyce
The Sisters
Our Lady of Lourdes
Inside the church.
The altar before the fire of January 2012.
The grotto dedicated to Our Lady of Lourdes.
St Catherine's L.F.C.


Dictionary of Irish Architects
Man charged over Liberties church fire
Irish Times - Man (48) charged with arson after fire at historic Dublin Church

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