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The Wondrous Gems Tour

of John Cyril Hawes

About The Wondrous Gems Tour

Join us on a wondrous journey of cultural heritage discovery  of the architectural gems of John Cyril Hawes.

On this exclusive guided coach tour, you will encounter:

  • The cloistered courtyard of Nazareth House
  • The plain modernist San Spirito Chapel with its richly detailed interior and the unused tomb of John Hawes
  • The charming English cottage-styled Hermitage now available as short-stay accommodation
  • The magnificence of St Francis Xavier Cathedral and its underground crypt
  • The burial place of Bishop William Kelly and the story of its discovery
  • The heavenly sounds of the cathedral pipe organ
  • The tolling of Australia’s largest carillon of church bells

Complete the experience with a touch of Irish charm and hospitality at Hawes’ simple St Patrick’s Church, now repurposed as the Midwest Irish Club where you will be entertained and served a complimentary drink and light refreshments.

 

 

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