Cathedral of St. Joseph (Manchester, New Hampshire) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St. Joseph Cathedral |
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| 42°59′36″N 71°27′32″W / 42.99333°N 71.45889°W | |
| Location | 145 Lowell Street Manchester, New Hampshire |
| Country | United States |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Weekly attendance | 700 per weekend |
| History | |
| Founded | 1869 |
| Dedication | Diocese founded 1884 |
| Consecrated | 16 April 1894 |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Patrick C. Keeley (1816-1896) |
| Construction cost | $100,000 |
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| Deanery | Amoskeag |
| Diocese | Diocese of Manchester |
| Province | Ecclesiastical Province of Boston |
The Cathedral of St. Joseph is a very important church in Manchester, New Hampshire, United States. It is the main church for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Manchester. You can find it at 145 Lowell Street in the city center. The current Bishop of the Diocese of Manchester is Bishop Peter Libasci, and Father Jason Jalbert is the leader of the church parish.
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A Look Back: The History of St. Joseph Cathedral
How the Church Started
This church began in 1869. It was built to help the many Irish people who had moved to the area. These immigrants needed a place to worship and gather.
Becoming a Cathedral
In 1884, Pope Leo XIII created the Diocese of Manchester. A diocese is a special area managed by a bishop. When this happened, St. Joseph's church became the main church, known as a cathedral. This means it's the bishop's official church.
Changes Over Time
The building has been updated and made larger several times since it was first built. In 1968, some parts of the church's interior were changed. For example, the main altar and the Stations of the Cross were updated to a more modern style.
Later, in 2014, the diocese started another renovation. This time, they brought in older, beautiful pieces from another church that had closed. This helped to restore some of the traditional look of the cathedral.
Images for kids
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A view of the beautiful interior of the Cathedral.
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The rear gallery inside the church.
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A closer look at the altar area.
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The Cathedra, which is the bishop's special throne.
