St Joseph's Catholic Church First and Second World Wars Memorial Tower, Cessnock Middle Image Image Image Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background St Joseph's Catholic Church in Cessnock is a large brick building, dominated by a tall square tower. The tower has narrow, rectangular, shuttered windows and is surmounted by a metal cross. A red-granite tablet is set into the lower part of its eastern wall, and is inscribed with the dedication. The church was opened on 24 October 1954, with the completed tower in place. Inside the building is the St Joseph's Catholic Church First and Second World Wars Memorial Foyer. Inscription Tablet This tower is erected to the honour and glory of God and to the memory of the men who lost their lives in the mines of the Cessnock area and in World Wars I & II. Related memorials St Joseph's Catholic Church First and Second World War Memorial Foyer, Cessnock Related links Bishop Gleeson to open new Catholic church on Sunday (22 Oct 1954) News from the churches (23 Oct 1954) Over 1,000 at opening of new Catholic church (26 Oct 1954) Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address 2 Cumberland Street Cessnock NSW 2325 Local Government Area Cessnock, City of Setting Roadside Location status Original location Memorial type Building Recorded by David Roden Year of construction 1950s Dedication date 24 October 1954 Conflict/s First World War, 1914–18 Second World War, 1939–45 Materials Brick Glass Other