Cathedral of Christ the King (Superior, Wisconsin) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cathedral of Christ the King |
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 Location in Wisconsin
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| 46°43′14.25″N 92°05′39.34″W / 46.7206250°N 92.0942611°W | |
| Location | 1111 Belknap St. Superior, Wisconsin |
| Country | United States |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
| History | |
| Status | Cathedral/Parish |
| Founded | 1926 |
| Dedication | Christ the King |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Italianate |
| Groundbreaking | June 24, 1926 |
| Completed | 1927 |
| Construction cost | $300,000 |
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| Materials | Limestone |
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| Diocese | Superior |
The Cathedral of Christ the King is a very important church in Superior, Wisconsin. It is the main church for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Superior. The church is named after Christ the King. You can find it at 1111 Belknap Street in Superior.
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A Look Back at the Cathedral's History
When the Diocese of Superior was created in 1905, Sacred Heart church became its first main church. It was called a "pro-cathedral" because it was a temporary main church. Sacred Heart served in this role until 1926.
Building the Cathedral (1926–1927)
Plans for building the new Cathedral of Christ the King were announced in February 1926. Construction began on June 23, 1926. Bishop Joseph Pinten blessed the first stone of the new Cathedral on October 24, 1926. He then moved to a new job the very next day.
Building work continued through 1927. The Cathedral was officially opened and dedicated on Christmas Day in 1927. The people who would attend the new Cathedral came from the Sacred Heart and St. Joseph churches.
Decorating the Inside (1937)
During the Great Depression, money was hard to find. This meant the inside of the Cathedral was not fully decorated. In 1937, the church's pastor, Father Joseph Annabring, started a special effort to raise money.
Even with limited funds, the church was able to decorate the walls and ceiling. They also added new pews, confessionals, and beautiful stained glass windows.
Growing the Parish (1946–1960)
As more people joined the church, the Cathedral needed more space. In 1946, they added a parish hall for events and meetings. A rectory, which is a home for the priests, was built in 1948.
The church also built a new school across the street in 1952. Later, in 1960, a new convent was built for the sisters.
Big Renovation Project (2003–2004)
The Cathedral had a major update in 2003. The church building was closed for over a year for repairs. Workers fixed the outside of the building and updated the inside.
They added new frescoes, which are paintings on plaster. A new heating and air-conditioning system was also installed. The church reopened in late 2004. A special ceremony for the newly updated Cathedral was held in February 2005.
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In Spanish: Catedral de Cristo Rey (Superior) para niños
