Regina Mundi Catholic Church

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Popularly known as the “People’s Cathedral” Regina Mundi (“Queen of the World”) was a rallying point during the dark days of apartheid, offering sanctuary as well as spiritual comfort to people from various political organizations.The foundation stone was laid in 1962 by Cardinal Montini, who became Pope Pius V1, and the Cathedral was built by Father Gerard Coleman. Received Provisional Protection in 2011 (Provincial Gazette Extraordinary, vol.17, no. 213, 15 September 2011. Notice 2403 of 2011).

Rating:

Pending Rating

Builder:

Unknown

Architect:

SLAVEN Anthony Noel Errol

Architectural Firm:

Not applicable

Location Details

Street Number:

1149

Street Name:

Khumalo Street

Township:

Moroka

Erf Number:

1149

SG ID:

T0IQ0557000000011490000000

Links and Sources

Source/s:

List of heritage sites supplied by the City of Johannesburg (2016)

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Declaration Status:

Not Declared

Blue Plaque:

Yes

Construction Date - Completion:

1962

Circa:

1960-1969