St. John's Parish (Omaha, Nebraska) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St. John's Churchat Creighton University |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Rite | Latin |
| Year consecrated | 1888 |
| Location | |
 Location in Nebraska
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| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | P.J. Creedon |
| Architectural style | English Gothic |
| Groundbreaking | 1887 |
| Completed | 1888 |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 1080 |
| Length | 185 ft. |
| Width (nave) | 138 ft. |
| Designated as NHL | |
| Designated: | January 6, 1981 |
| Website | |
| stjohns-creighton.org | |
St. John's Parish is a beautiful Roman Catholic church. You can find it right on the Creighton University campus in Omaha, Nebraska, USA. It's part of the Archdiocese of Omaha and is run by the Society of Jesus (who are also known as Jesuits).
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Building History
Early Days and Design
The first stone for St. John's Church was put in place on May 6, 1888. About 4,000 people came to watch, which was the biggest crowd ever seen in Nebraska at that time! A local architect named P.J. Creedon designed the church. He used the English Gothic style, which is known for its tall arches and detailed stonework.
Becoming a Parish
When it was first built, the church was meant to be a temporary place for college students to worship. However, in 1897, it became a regular parish church for everyone in the area.
Important Donations
The church was built thanks to generous donations. John A. Creighton gave a lot of the money needed to construct the building. Even before the church was built, Mary Creighton, who was John's brother Edward's wife, donated her jewelry to help raise funds.
Later Additions and Updates
In 1923, more parts were added to the church. Bishop Patrick A. McGovern officially blessed this new section. He was special because he was one of the first students to graduate from Creighton College. He was also the only bishop ever to be officially made a bishop inside St. John's Church.
The church has been updated over the years. In 2006, some big renovations were finished. Later, in February 2015, an elevator was added to the side of the church. This made it much easier for everyone to reach the lower level from the main church area.
See Also
- History of Omaha
- List of Jesuit sites
