St Francis de Sales Catholic Church

The stained-glass window depicting St Francis, learned Bishop, Doctor of the Church, and Patron Saint of Journalists, is crafted from vibrant clusters of polyester resin. The designer was L. Taylor of Hampton Ltd, Christchurch.

Above the altar, a magnificent mosaic of Christ on the Cross shines with over 135,000 pieces of glass and specially made plastic tiles, creating a work unique to the Island Bay church. This striking piece was designed by Mr. L. Fone of Hampton Ltd, Christchurch.

The church itself was designed by architect Jason King of King and Dawson Architects and constructed in the 1960s.