A photograph of an excavator sitting outside the damaged Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. The tower on the south-west corner of the building has collapsed and the dome has been removed. Shipping containers support the far wall of the building.
A photograph of members of the New Zealand Police in high-visibility vests and hard hats walking down Barbadoes Street. In the distance, a dome of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament can be seen.
A video about the removal of the dome of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament on Barbadoes Street. The dome is being removed in order to take weight off the building and help stabilise the lower sections.
Damage to the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. View from the side with diggers at work.
Damage to the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. Detail to the front entrance of the cathedral.
Damage to the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. Detail to the front entrance of the cathedral.
Damage to the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. View from the side with diggers at work.
Flowers that have been woven into the fence around the damaged Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament.
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Barbadoes Street. After the February earthquake the statue of Mary was facing outwards towards the street, whereas before the earthquakes the statue faced inwards towards the church".
Digitally manipulated image of the damaged Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, superimposed with a seismograph trace. The photographer comments, "What we want to forget, but must remember".
The damaged Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, seen from Fitzgerald Avenue. The dome has been partially deconstructed, and cracking is visible in the walls. The photographer comments, "This photo was taken recently on Fitzgerald Avenue ... you can see that work has begun to remove the dome on top of the damaged Cathedral of he Blessed Sacrament".
The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament on Barbadoes Street, severely damaged after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The domes on either side of the Cathedral have collapsed and are lying in the area in front.
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Hotel Grand Chancellor (viewed from the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament)".
Damage to the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. Detail of the sculpture on top of the cathedral.
Detail of damage to the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. The cross on the roof has been removed.
Detail of damage to the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. The cross on the roof has been removed.
Damage to the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. Close-up of some equipment that are being used on site.
The damaged Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. The tower on the south-west corner of the building has collapsed.
The damaged Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, seen from the south side. Large cracks are visible below the dome.
The damaged Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, seen from the south side. Large cracks are visible below the dome.
Damage to the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. A large crack and fallen stonework are visible under the dome.
The damaged Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, seen from the north side. Large cracks are visible below the dome.
A photograph of a pile of rubble in front of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament on Barbadoes Street. The rubble has landed on a car and crushed it. Wire fencing has been placed around the cathedral as a cordon.
Tantum Ergo Down in adoration falling, Lo! the sacred Host we hail, Lo! oe'r ancient forms departing Newer rites of grace prevail; Faith for all defects supplying, Where the feeble senses fail. Note: The text of this hymn was composed by St. Thomas Aquinas and, along with O Salutaris Hostia, is strongly associated with the Benedict...
The damaged Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. The tower on the north-west corner of the building has partially collapsed.
Damage to the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. Flowers have been put on the fence in front of the cathedral.
Damage to Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. A member of the public looks through the fences with diggers at work.
The damaged Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. The corner towers on the west side of the building have partially collapsed.
The damaged Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. The corner towers on the west side of the building have partially collapsed.
Damage to the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. Detail of a photograph of the cathedral taken prior to the earthquakes.