Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (Springfield, Illinois)
| Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception | |
|---|---|
Thomas J. Paprocki | |
| Rector | Rev. Brian Alford |
The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is the seat of the Catholic Diocese of Springfield in Illinois. The cathedral, for which the cornerstone was laid on August 14, 1927, was dedicated on October 14, 1928. The cathedral complex is built in a modified Greek Revival architectural style.[2]
Description
The cathedral was built and consecrated under the leadership of James Aloysius Griffin, fourth bishop of the diocese. Griffin was the first bishop to be based in Springfield, as the diocese had previously been seated in Quincy, Illinois, then Alton, Illinois).[2]
The cathedral complex is faced with
The cathedral is the second building in Springfield to be consecrated to the Immaculate Conception, the first being a Catholic church in use from 1858 until 1928. When the seat of the diocese moved to Springfield in 1923, it needed a larger structure to serve as cathedral. After completion of the cathedral, the nearby Lincoln-era church was de-consecrated and demolished.[2]
See also
References
- ^ "Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception". Emporis. Archived from the original on July 22, 2013. Retrieved 2013-07-22.
- ^ a b c d "History of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception". Diocese of Springfield in Illinois. Archived from the original on 2016-10-11. Retrieved 2016-03-04.
External links
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