St. Patrick Cathedral (Fort Worth, Texas) facts for kids
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St. Patrick Cathedral Complex
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St. Patrick Cathedral in 2017
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 St. Patrick Cathedral Complex
Location in Texas
St. Patrick Cathedral Complex
Location in the United States
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| Location | 1206 Throckmorton, Fort Worth, Texas |
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| Area | 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
| Built | 1888 |
| Architect | James J. Kane |
| Architectural style | Second Empire, Gothic Revival, Prairie Style |
| NRHP reference No. | 85000074 |
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| Added to NRHP | January 7, 1985 |
St. Patrick Cathedral is an important Catholic church in Fort Worth, Texas, United States. It serves as the main church, or cathedral, for the Diocese of Fort Worth. This means it's where the bishop of the diocese has his official seat.
Building of St. Patrick's church started in 1888. It was officially opened in 1892. The church and other nearby buildings are part of the St. Patrick Cathedral Complex. This complex is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The church, the rectory (where priests live), and St. Ignatius Academy are all important parts of this historic site. Both the church and the academy buildings are also recognized as Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks.
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The Story of St. Patrick Cathedral
Early Days of the Church
The story of St. Patrick Cathedral began in 1870. At that time, Father Vincent Perrier would visit the Catholic families in Fort Worth. He came twice a year to lead services. These early meetings took place in the home of the Carrico family.
Fort Worth's very first Catholic church was called St. Stanislaus. Its church building was a simple wooden structure. It stood on Throckmorton Street.
Starting a School for Boys
In 1879, Father Thomas Loughrey became the pastor of St. Stanislaus. He decided to start a school for boys. Classes were held right inside the church building. This continued until 1907, when the old wooden church was taken down.
Building the New Cathedral
The beautiful St. Patrick's church you see today was built next to the old St. Stanislaus Church. Workers laid the first stone, called the cornerstone, in 1888. The church was officially dedicated and opened in 1892.
The church was designed by an architect named James J. Kane. He used the Gothic Revival style. This style often includes tall spires, pointed arches, and large stained-glass windows.
Becoming a Cathedral
In 1953, St. Patrick's became a co-cathedral. This happened when Pope Pius XII changed the name of the Diocese of Dallas to the Diocese of Dallas-Fort Worth.
Later, on August 22, 1969, Pope Paul VI made another change. He divided the diocese and created a brand new one, the Diocese of Fort Worth. St. Patrick's was chosen to be the main cathedral for this new diocese. It has served as the bishop's seat ever since.
In 1985, St. Patrick Cathedral was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is recognized as an important historical site in the United States.
See also
In Spanish: Catedral de San Patricio (Fort Worth) para niños
