Sights & Sounds: Saint Patrick’s Pro-Cathedral celebrates 175 years
One of the treasures of the Archdiocese of Newark is Saint Patrick’s Pro-Cathedral. Newark’s first bishop, James Roosevelt Bayley, designated St. Patrick’s Church a “pro-cathedral” (temporary cathedral) in 1853, just three years after it had opened its doors.
St. Patrick’s has a rich history, from its building by poor Irish immigrants to the present day. The neo-Gothic building retains its original structure and architectural features, and contains many lovely works of religious art. Most importantly, it continues to serve as a spiritual center for Catholics who live and work in downtown Newark.
Watch the video below for a look inside St. Patrick’s Pro-Cathedral. You can visit the parish website for more information about this precious building, church services, and community activities.
Featured image: Saint Patrick’s Pro-Cathedral in downtown Newark (Photo by John Touhey, Archdiocese of Newark)
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