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The Catholic Church in the United States has special churches called dioceses, eparchies, and ordinariates. These are like big church areas, and each one is led by a bishop. A bishop is a leader who helps guide the people in his area. Every bishop has a main church called a cathedral. This is where he teaches and leads his community. Sometimes, a diocese might even have a co-cathedral or a pro-cathedral, which are also important churches.

This article shares some of the many cathedrals of the Latin Church and the Eastern Catholic Churches in the United States. These buildings are not just places of worship; they are also important parts of history and architecture in their cities.

Latin Church Cathedrals in the U.S.

The Latin Church is the largest part of the Catholic Church. In the U.S., its areas are grouped into "Ecclesiastical Provinces." Think of these as large regions, each with a main city and several smaller church areas around it. Here are some examples of their cathedrals:

Cathedrals in the Northeast

New York and Boston Areas

Cathedrals in the South

Atlanta and Miami Areas

Cathedrals in the Midwest

Chicago and St. Louis Areas

Cathedrals in the West

Los Angeles and San Francisco Areas

Cathedrals in U.S. Territories

Eastern Catholic Cathedrals

Besides the Latin Church, there are also Eastern Catholic Churches in the U.S. These churches have different traditions and ways of worship, but they are still part of the Catholic Church and recognize the Pope as their leader.

Ukrainian Greek Catholic Cathedrals

The Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church has its own leaders and cathedrals.

Ruthenian Catholic Cathedrals

The Ruthenian Catholic Church also has its own group of churches.

Other Eastern Catholic Cathedrals

Many other Eastern Catholic Churches have cathedrals in the U.S., serving different traditions.

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See also

  • List of Catholic churches in the United States
  • List of cathedrals in the United States
  • List of Basilicas in North and Central America
  • Catholic Marian churches
  • List of the Catholic bishops of the United States
  • List of the Catholic dioceses of the United States
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