Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (Wichita, Kansas)

The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, also known as St. Mary's Cathedral, is a Catholic cathedral in Wichita, Kansas, United States. It is the seat of the Diocese of Wichita.[2]

Interior of the Cathedral
Cathedral of the
Immaculate Conception
Location in Kansas
37°41′35″N 97°20′07″W
Location430 N. Broadway St.
Wichita, Kansas
CountryUnited States
DenominationRoman Catholic
Websitewichitacathedral.com
History
StatusCathedral
Founded1887
DedicationImmaculate Conception
Architecture
Architect(s)Emmanuel Louis Masqueray
StyleRenaissance Revival
Groundbreaking1906
Completed1912
Construction cost$220,000
Specifications
Length169 feet (52 m)[1]
Width100 feet (30 m)
Number of domes1
Dome height (outer)135 feet (41 m)
MaterialsBedford stone
Administration
DioceseWichita
Clergy
Bishop(s)Most Rev. Carl A. Kemme
RectorRev. Adam Keiter

The first Catholic church was constructed in Wichita in 1872. The cathedral parish was founded in 1887. The present cathedral church was begun in 1906 and it was consecrated on September 19, 1912.[3] It was designed by Emmanuel Louis Masqueray.[4] Cardinal James Gibbons of Baltimore dedicated the church in the presence of 30 other Catholic bishops.[5] Archbishop John J. Glennon of St. Louis delivered the sermon. The cathedral was built at a cost of $220,000.[1] The building was constructed of Bedford stone. It measures 169 feet (52 m) long and 100 feet (30 m) wide at the transepts. The dome is 135 feet (41 m) feet from the ground. The bronze doors, which were designed and created Domus Dei of Italy, were installed in 1997.


See also

References
  1. "Dedication at Wichita". Emporia Gazette. 1912-09-12. Retrieved 2013-07-22.
  2. "Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Wichita, Kansas". GCatholic.org. Retrieved 2013-07-22.
  3. "Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception". Kansas Travel. Retrieved 2011-09-01.
  4. "Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception". Emporis. Retrieved 2013-07-22.
  5. "Exterior of Cathedral". Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Retrieved 2013-07-22.


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