Saint Gerard's Monastery. Wellington. New Zealand. - Abbeys, Convents and Monasteries on Waymarking.com

The monastery was built for the Redemptorist monks in 1932 and was funded by public donations during the middle of the Great Depression. The Redemptorists first arrived in NZ in 1883 and they required a base from which they could travel the country inspiring Catholics to a greater faith. The monastery was built on the site of the Redemptorists' former homestead. The 3 storied monastery allowed the priests to accommodate guests and hold retreats. The monastery was designed by Frederick deJersey Clere, a well known architect who also designed St Mary's in Boulcott St. It was built as an extension to the church. Increasing rates and declining numbers forced the Redemptorists to sell the building in 1988. The proposed sale caused great concern, but this was greatly relieved when it was bought by the International Catholic Programme of Evangelisation in 1992 for use as a retreat and training centre.

The building is registered with the NZ Historic Places Trust.

Access: Entrance is on Mt Victoria, at the corner of Hawker Street and Moeller Street but due to the nature of Mt Victoria, with narrow steep streets, the best view is available from down at water level on Oriental Parade or anywhere along the waterfront near Te Papa Museum.

Full name of the abbey/monastery/convent: St Gerard's Monastery Address: 73-75 Hawker Street Mt Victoria. Wellington., North Is. New Zealand. Religious affiliation: Catholic Date founded/constructed: 1932 Web Site: [Web Link] Status of Use: Converted to Other Use

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