List of cathedrals in Pennsylvania facts for kids

A cathedral is a very important church. It's usually the main church for a bishop, who is a leader in many Christian religions. Think of it like the headquarters for a church area! Cathedrals are often large and beautiful buildings. They have been built over many years and show different styles of architecture.

This article lists some of the amazing cathedrals you can find in Pennsylvania, a state in the United States. These buildings are not just places of worship. They are also important parts of history and art in their communities.

Cathedrals in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is home to many different cathedrals. They belong to various Christian faiths. Each one has its own unique story and design.

Cathedrals in Allentown

• The Cathedral of Saint Catharine of Siena is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Allentown. It is a central church for many Catholics in the area.
• The Cathedral of the Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos is a Ukrainian Orthodox cathedral. It is also located in Allentown.

Cathedrals Near Pittsburgh

• In Allison Park, near Pittsburgh, you can find St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. This church belongs to the Orthodox Church in America.
• The St. John the Baptist Cathedral is in Munhall, another town near Pittsburgh. It is a Byzantine Catholic church.

Cathedrals in Altoona

• The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament is a Roman Catholic cathedral. It is located in Altoona.

Cathedrals in Bethlehem

• In Bethlehem, you can visit the Cathedral Church of the Nativity. This cathedral is part of the Episcopal Church.

Cathedrals Near Philadelphia

• The Bryn Athyn Cathedral is located in Bryn Athyn. This town is close to Philadelphia. It belongs to the General Church of the New Jerusalem.
• In Huntingdon Valley, also near Philadelphia, is St. Mary's Cathedral. This church is part of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian faith.
• The Pro-Cathedral Church of the Incarnation is in Quakertown. It is an Anglican Rite church.

Cathedrals in Camp Hill

• The Holy Trinity Cathedral is in Camp Hill. This city is near Harrisburg. It is a Greek Orthodox church.

Cathedrals in Erie

• In Erie, you will find the St. Peter Cathedral. This is a Roman Catholic cathedral.
• Also in Erie is the Cathedral of St. Paul. This cathedral belongs to the Episcopal Church.

Cathedrals in Greensburg

• The Blessed Sacrament Cathedral is in Greensburg. It is a Roman Catholic cathedral.

Cathedrals in Harrisburg

• In Harrisburg, the state capital, is the Cathedral of Saint Patrick. This is a Roman Catholic cathedral.
• Also in Harrisburg is St. Stephen's Cathedral. It is an Episcopal church.

Cathedrals in Johnstown

• Johnstown is home to the St. John Gualbert Cathedral. This is a Roman Catholic cathedral.
• Also in Johnstown is the Christ the Saviour Cathedral. It is a Carpatho-Russian Orthodox church.

Cathedrals in Mayfield

• Near Scranton, in Mayfield, is the St. John the Baptist Cathedral. This church is part of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia.

Cathedrals in Philadelphia

• Philadelphia has many cathedrals. The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul is a very important Roman Catholic church.
• The Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral is the main Episcopal cathedral in the city.
• The St. George Cathedral is a Greek Orthodox church in Philadelphia.
• The St. Stephen Cathedral belongs to the Orthodox Church in America.
• The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is a Ukrainian Catholic cathedral.
• The St. Vladimir Cathedral is a Ukrainian Orthodox church.
• The St. Andrew's Cathedral is a Russian Orthodox church in Philadelphia.

Cathedrals in Pittsburgh

• Pittsburgh is another city with many cathedrals. The St. Paul Cathedral is a major Roman Catholic cathedral.
• The Trinity Cathedral is the main Episcopal cathedral in Pittsburgh.
• The St. Nicholas Cathedral is a Greek Orthodox church.
• The St. George Cathedral is an Antiochian Orthodox church.
• The Holy Trinity Cathedral is a Serbian Orthodox church.

Cathedrals in Scranton

• In Scranton, you can find St. Peter's Cathedral. This is a Roman Catholic cathedral.
• Also in Scranton is the St. Stanislaus Cathedral. This church belongs to the Polish National Catholic Church.

Cathedrals in Wilkes-Barre

• In Wilkes-Barre, there is the Holy Resurrection Cathedral. It is part of the Orthodox Church in America.
• Also in Wilkes-Barre is St. Stephen's Pro-Cathedral. This is an Episcopal church.

Images for kids

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  Cathedral of Saint Catharine of Siena, Allentown

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  Cathedral of the Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos, Allentown

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  St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Allison Park

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  Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Altoona

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  Cathedral Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem

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  Bryn Athyn Cathedral, Bryn Athyn

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  Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Camp Hill

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  St. Peter Cathedral, Erie

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  Cathedral of St. Paul, Erie

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  Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, Greensburg

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  Cathedral of Saint Patrick, Harrisburg

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  St. Stephen's Episcopal Cathedral, Harrisburg

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  St. Mary's Malankara Orthodox Cathedral, Huntingdon Valley

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  St. John Gualbert Cathedral, Johnstown

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  Christ the Saviour Cathedral, Johnstown

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  St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Cathedral, Munhall

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  Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Philadelphia

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  Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral

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  St. George Cathedral, Philadelphia

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  St. Stephen Orthodox Cathedral, Philadelphia

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  Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Philadelphia

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  St. Vladimir Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, Philadelphia

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  St. Andrew's Cathedral, Philadelphia

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  St. Paul Cathedral, Pittsburgh

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  Trinity Cathedral, Pittsburgh

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  St. Nicholas Cathedral, Pittsburgh

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  St. George Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral, Pittsburgh

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  Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Cathedral, Pittsburgh

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  Pro-Cathedral Church of the Incarnation, Quakertown

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  St. Peter's Cathedral, Scranton

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  St. Stanislaus Cathedral, Scranton

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  Holy Resurrection Cathedral, Wilkes-Barre

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  St. Stephen's Pro-Cathedral, Wilkes-Barre

See also

• List of cathedrals in the United States