St Patrick's Catholic Church in Egmont Street, Pātea was constructed in 1958 by builder Vin Bloor. It is largely a concrete construction and is approximately 490m² in size. The adjoining convent was built in 1971 at an approximate cost of $5,000.
The first Catholic Church in the town was built in about 1870 due to the efforts of Father Rolland of New Plymouth and the local councillor and M.P. for Egmont, Felix McGuire.
This was replaced by a new church which was opened on 19 December 1881 by Bishop Redwood. This was built at a cost of £1400.00 and the adjoining Presbytery cost £250.00. It was designed by Wellington architect, Thomas Turnbull and built by James O'Dea.
Related documents:
The Catholic Church - First Church Opened in 1881 (Patea & Waverley Press 12 October 1931)
St Patrick's Parish (The Patea Mail 9 September 1981)
Pātea Churches (Pātea Historical Society)
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