Holy Name Cathedral (Steubenville, Ohio) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Holy Name Cathedral |
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 Location in Ohio
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| Location | Fifth and Slack Streets Steubenville, Ohio |
| Country | United States |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
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| Founded | 1885 |
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| Completed | 1890 (original) 1957 (rebuilt) |
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| Diocese | Steubenville |
Holy Name Cathedral is a special Catholic building in Steubenville, Ohio, United States. It is called a cathedral because it is the main church for the Diocese of Steubenville. A diocese is like a church district led by a bishop. Holy Name Cathedral also serves as a regular parish church for local people.
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History of Holy Name Cathedral
Early Beginnings and Construction
The Holy Name Parish started in 1885. This means a community of Catholic believers was formed there. The first church building was finished in 1890. Later, between 1953 and 1957, the church was rebuilt.
In 1945, the Diocese of Steubenville was created. At that time, Holy Name Church became a cathedral. This made it the most important church in the new diocese.
Joining Parishes to Form Triumph of the Cross
On June 8, 2008, several local parishes joined together. This happened under the leadership of Bishop R. Daniel Conlon. Holy Name parish merged with five other parishes. These were Holy Rosary, St. Anthony, St. Pius X, St. Stanislaus, and Servants of Christ the King.
Together, they formed a new, larger parish called Triumph of the Cross. The new parish uses both Holy Name Cathedral and Holy Rosary Church for worship.
Plans for a New Cathedral and Renovations
Bishop Conlon started collecting money to build a new cathedral. This new church would have been on the west side of Steubenville. By November 2011, he had raised $8.5 million. However, he decided it was too risky to take on more debt for the construction. So, the plan for a new cathedral was put on hold.
In June 2013, a new bishop, Jeffrey Monforton, took over. He announced a different plan for the diocese. Instead of building a new church, they would keep and update the current cathedral.
Goals for the Cathedral Renovation
Bishop Monforton's plan included several important updates:
- They wanted to add new technology. This would allow them to broadcast Masses and other events. People who could not attend in person could still watch.
- New security systems were planned. These would allow the church to be open 24 hours a day for visitors.
- They also planned to fix the church's towers. These towers had been removed during the 1957 renovation.
- The diocese also wanted to help the local community. They planned to hire local people and businesses for the work.
- They aimed to work with nearby Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. They also wanted to partner with the Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County. This cooperation would help improve the neighborhood.
Renovation Challenges and Future Decisions
The cathedral was closed in 2014 when the renovation plans were announced. However, in 2018, Bishop Monforton paused all major spending. This was because of an investigation into the diocese's finance department.
In 2019, a new roof was put on the cathedral. Interior demolition was planned for the next winter. But in May 2022, Bishop Monforton made a new announcement. He decided to stop the plans to fully renovate Holy Name Cathedral.
Reasons for Stopping Renovations
The project was too big for the situation. There were financial problems caused by some employees. Also, the local economy, which relied on coal mining and steel, was struggling. The population was also getting smaller and older. Because of these reasons, the full renovation was not possible. A final decision about what will happen to Holy Name Cathedral is still being made.
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Holy Name Cathedral in 1910
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