Cathedral Of The Immaculate Conception (Springfield, Illinois)
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The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is the seat of the Catholic Diocese of Springfield in Illinois. The cathedral, for which the cornerstone was laid on August 14, 1927, was dedicated on October 14, 1928. The cathedral complex is built in a modified
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architectural style.


Description

The cathedral was built and consecrated under the leadership of
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, fourth bishop of the diocese. Griffin was the first bishop to be based in Springfield, as the diocese had previously been seated in
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, then
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). The cathedral complex is faced with
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, also called "Mankato Kasota stone," a golden limestone quarried in
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. Like many cathedral complexes, it also contains working space for the
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and staff. An
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building forms the southern component of the complex. The cathedral itself is consecrated to the doctrine of the
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, and is under the patronage of the
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. The cathedral is the second building in Springfield to be consecrated to the Immaculate Conception, the first being a Catholic church in use from 1858 until 1928. When the seat of the diocese moved to Springfield in 1923, it needed a larger structure to serve as cathedral. After completion of the cathedral, the nearby Lincoln-era church was de-consecrated and demolished.


See also

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References


External links


Official Cathedral Site

Diocese of Springfield Official Site
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