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Brosnahan, Sean G., 1962-

Thinking about heaven : a history of Sacred Heart Parish Timaru / by Sean Brosnahan. - Timaru [N.Z.] : Sacred Heart Basilica Centenary Book Committee, 2011. - x, 338 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), maps (some col.) ; 31 cm.

Includes index. "Limited edition"--T.p. verso.

"Thinking about heaven" - the beginnings of Sacred Heart -- "No better neighbours than the Roman Catholics - making progress 1874-1878 -- "The saige o Timaru" - the 1879 Boxing Day Riot -- Labourers of the Lord - the Sacred Heart nuns in Timaru -- Across the road - boys' education at Sacred Heart -- Church politics - of bishops, priests and mixed loyalties -- Towards a new century and a new church - Sacred Heart 1889-1909 -- A treasure for the whole town - building the basilica 1910-1911 -- Treasures and triumphs, trouble and strife 1911-1921 -- A world of our own - parish life 1920-1936 -- The parish network - Catholic life 1936-1945 -- The church triumphant 1945-1962 -- The winds of change - turbulent times in the church 1962-1981 -- The final chapter - Sacred Heart Parish 1981-2011.

ISBN: 9780473194789 (hbk.)

Subjects--Corporate Names:
Church of the Sacred Heart (Timaru, N.Z.)--History.
Catholic Church--History.--New Zealand--Timaru

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Timaru (N.Z.)--Church history.

Dewey Class. No.: 282.099387