Cathedral of Saint Paul (Worcester, Massachusetts)

Cathedral of Saint Paul
42°15′41.66″N 71°48′15.75″W / 42.2615722°N 71.8043750°W / 42.2615722; -71.8043750
Location 38 Chatham St.
Worcester, Massachusetts
Country United States
Denomination Roman Catholic Church
Website www.cathedralofsaintpaul.com
History
Founded 1869
Architecture
Architect(s) Elbridge Boyden & Son
Style Gothic Revival
Completed 1874
Specifications
Length 168 feet (51 m)
Width 91 feet (28 m)
Height 96 feet (29 m)
Number of floors 2
Spire height 145 feet (44 m)
Materials Granite, wood
Administration
Diocese Diocese of Worcester
Clergy
Bishop(s) Most Rev. Robert J. McManus
Rector Msgr. Robert K. Johnson
Laity
Organist/Director of music Jonathan F. Babbitt
Organist(s) David M. Moulton
Business manager Sindy Collazo
MPS Worcester MRA
NRHP Reference # 80000604
Added to NRHP March 5, 1980[1]

The Cathedral of Saint Paul — informally known as Saint Paul's Cathedral — is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Worcester in Worcester, Massachusetts.

The Gothic structure was designed by architects Elbridge Boyden & Son. Construction began in the spring of 1868; the superstructure was completed by 1874, at which time the church was dedicated.[2] The building is 168 feet (51 m) in length, 91 feet (28 m) in width, and 96 feet (29 m) in height. Initially built as a parish church, it was consecrated as the cathedral of the Diocese of Worcester by Bishop John J. Wright on March 7, 1950.[2]

A statue of St. Francis of Assisi occupies the small courtyard on the side of the church. During the Christmas season, the church also displays its Nativity here.

Natividad en Catedral San Pablo en Worcester, MA 2014
Statue of St Francis outside St. Paul Cathedral in Worcester, MA

See also

References

  1. ↑ Staff (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. 1 2 Frost, Jack (1956). "History". The Church in Worcester New England: A Modern Diocese with an Ancient Name. Cathedral of Saint Paul. Retrieved February 29, 2016.

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Coordinates: 42°15′42″N 71°48′16″W / 42.261573°N 71.804375°W / 42.261573; -71.804375


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