St Patrick’s Cathedral, Parramatta (major extension and redesign)
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St Patrick’s Cathedral in Parramatta is a prominent Australian Catholic cathedral renowned for its major late-20th-century extension and redesign by architect Romaldo Giurgola, blending contemporary forms with liturgical and historical sensitivity.
All labels observed (1)
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| St Patrick’s Cathedral, Parramatta (major extension and redesign) canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: St Patrick’s Cathedral, Parramatta (major extension and redesign) Context triple: [Romaldo Giurgola, notableWork, St Patrick’s Cathedral, Parramatta (major extension and redesign)]
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St Andrew's Cathedral, Sydney
St Andrew's Cathedral, Sydney is a historic Gothic Revival Anglican cathedral in the heart of Sydney, serving as the mother church of the Anglican Diocese of Sydney and a prominent landmark in the city.
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St Mary’s Cathedral, Sydney
St Mary’s Cathedral in Sydney is a prominent Gothic Revival Roman Catholic church and one of the city's most recognizable religious and architectural landmarks.
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St Peter’s Cathedral
St Peter’s Cathedral is a historic Roman Catholic cathedral and prominent architectural landmark located in the German city of Osnabrück.
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St Joseph’s Cathedral
St Joseph’s Cathedral is a prominent Roman Catholic cathedral and historic landmark located in Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia.
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E.
St Anne’s Cathedral
St Anne’s Cathedral is a prominent Anglican cathedral in Belfast, Northern Ireland, noted for its Romanesque Revival architecture and role as a major religious and cultural landmark in the city.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: St Patrick’s Cathedral, Parramatta (major extension and redesign) Target entity description: St Patrick’s Cathedral in Parramatta is a prominent Australian Catholic cathedral renowned for its major late-20th-century extension and redesign by architect Romaldo Giurgola, blending contemporary forms with liturgical and historical sensitivity.
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A.
St Andrew's Cathedral, Sydney
St Andrew's Cathedral, Sydney is a historic Gothic Revival Anglican cathedral in the heart of Sydney, serving as the mother church of the Anglican Diocese of Sydney and a prominent landmark in the city.
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B.
St Mary’s Cathedral, Sydney
St Mary’s Cathedral in Sydney is a prominent Gothic Revival Roman Catholic church and one of the city's most recognizable religious and architectural landmarks.
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C.
St Peter’s Cathedral
St Peter’s Cathedral is a historic Roman Catholic cathedral and prominent architectural landmark located in the German city of Osnabrück.
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D.
St Joseph’s Cathedral
St Joseph’s Cathedral is a prominent Roman Catholic cathedral and historic landmark located in Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia.
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E.
St Anne’s Cathedral
St Anne’s Cathedral is a prominent Anglican cathedral in Belfast, Northern Ireland, noted for its Romanesque Revival architecture and role as a major religious and cultural landmark in the city.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (36)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
architectural work
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cathedral extension and redesign project ⓘ |
| architect | Romaldo Giurgola NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| architecturalStyle |
contemporary
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modernist-influenced ecclesiastical architecture ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Romaldo Giurgola
NERFINISHED
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Roman Catholic Diocese of Parramatta ⓘ |
| category |
20th-century church buildings in Australia
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Catholic cathedrals in Australia ⓘ works by Romaldo Giurgola ⓘ |
| client | Roman Catholic Diocese of Parramatta ⓘ |
| country | Australia ⓘ |
| denomination |
Roman Catholic Church
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linked to:
Roman Catholicism
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| designApproach |
liturgically driven spatial planning
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sensitive response to historical context ⓘ |
| designIntent |
blend contemporary architectural forms with Catholic liturgical requirements
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respect historical fabric of earlier cathedral buildings ⓘ |
| designPeriod | late 20th century ⓘ |
| function |
cathedral worship space
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seat of the bishop of Parramatta ⓘ |
| hasArchitecturalFeature |
contemporary altar and ambo design
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integration of artwork and liturgical furnishings ⓘ integration with surviving historic elements ⓘ liturgically focused sanctuary ⓘ new cathedral nave ⓘ processional axis emphasizing liturgical movement ⓘ prominent use of natural light ⓘ |
| hasMaterial | contemporary construction materials typical of late 20th century ⓘ |
| heritageContext | forms part of a long-standing Catholic site in Parramatta ⓘ |
| liturgicalOrientation | post–Vatican II Catholic liturgy ⓘ |
| location |
Parramatta, New South Wales
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linked to:
Parramatta
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| notableFor |
integration of modern architecture with Catholic liturgy
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prominent example of late-20th-century Australian church architecture ⓘ |
| partOf | St Patrick’s Cathedral, Parramatta ⓘ |
| region |
Greater Sydney
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linked to:
Greater Sydney region
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| religiousAffiliation | Catholic ⓘ |
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Subject: St Patrick’s Cathedral, Parramatta (major extension and redesign) Description of subject: St Patrick’s Cathedral in Parramatta is a prominent Australian Catholic cathedral renowned for its major late-20th-century extension and redesign by architect Romaldo Giurgola, blending contemporary forms with liturgical and historical sensitivity.
Referenced by (1)
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Romaldo Giurgola
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notableWork
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St Patrick’s Cathedral, Parramatta (major extension and redesign)
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