Our Lady of Lebanon Co-Cathedral, Harris Park

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Our Lady of Lebanon Co-Cathedral, Harris Park is the co-cathedral church of the Maronite Catholic Eparchy of Saint Maron of Sydney and the largest Maronite church in Australia.[1][2][3]

History

Originally, a seven-metre tall, blue-and-white statue of Our Lady of Lebanon stood on top of the church however following community outcry, it was replaced with a smaller, bronze statue in 1980.[4][5][6]

In 2016, construction began on a new aged care home, adjacent to the co-cathedral.[7] It was opened in April 2023, operating asOur Lady Mercy Place Harris Park.[8]

Expansion

In 2024, the parish unveiled plans for a multi-facted masterplan which would see major upgrades to the cathedral and the surrounding precinct.[9]

The expansion included an additional 200 parking spaces, new underground parking and a redesigned forecourt. The development was approved in March 2026.[10] As of May 2026, construction has yet to begin.

References

  1. 1.Julia Finn, Member for Granville (8 August 2018). Parliamentary Debates (Hansard). New South Wales: Legislative Assembly. col. 71.
  2. 2."A brief history of the Maronite Church in Australia". maronite.org.au. Maronite Eparchy of Australia. Retrieved 6 May 2026.
  3. 3."About Our Parish". olol.org.au. Our Lady of Lebanon Co-Cathedral. Retrieved 6 May 2026.
  4. 4.Gill, Alan (30 May 1984). "The untouchables of the 80s". The Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Media.
  5. 5."About Our Parish". olol.org.au. Our Lady of Lebanon Co-Cathedral. Retrieved 6 May 2026.
  6. 6.Julia Finn, Member for Granville (8 August 2018). Parliamentary Debates (Hansard). New South Wales: Legislative Assembly. col. 71.
  7. 7."Changes to Our Lady of Lebanon's aged care development in Harris Park, Sydney". The Weekly Source. 16 June 2021. Retrieved 6 May 2026.
  8. 8."MERCY HEALTH TO BRING NEW HEALTHY AGEING HOME TO WESTERN SYDNEY". cha.org.au. Catholic Health Australia. Retrieved 6 May 2026.
  9. 9."Our Lady of Lebanon Co-Cathedral Masterplan 2024". olol.org.au. Our Lady of Lebanon Co-Cathedral. Retrieved 6 May 2026.
  10. 10.Abousleiman, Charbel (27 March 2026). "Cathedral Expansion Approved at Our Lady of Lebanon in Harris Park". The Sydney Development Journal. Retrieved 6 May 2026.