Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption (Saginaw, Michigan)

Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption
Basic information
Location Saginaw, Michigan
United States
Affiliation Roman Catholic Church
Rite Roman Rite
Leadership Diocese of Saginaw
Bishop: Most Rev. Joseph R. Cistone
Rector: Rev. Thomas J. McNamara
Architectural description
Architectural style Gothic Revival
Specifications
Materials Brick

The Cathedral of Mary the Assumption, also known as St. Mary’s Cathedral, is a Catholic cathedral located in Saginaw, Michigan, United States. It is the seat of the Diocese of Saginaw. The parish was founded on 1853 and the church was re-dedicated on August 1, 1978.[1] St. Mary’s Church became the cathedral of the Diocese of Saginaw when it was established by Pope Pius XI on February 26, 1938. [2][3]

References

  1. ^ "Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption". GCatholic. http://www.gcatholic.com/churches/northamerica/2103.htm. Retrieved 2011-09-27. 
  2. ^ New Catholic Encyclopedia. 12. Washington, DC: The Catholic University of America. 1967. 
  3. ^ "Diocese of Saginaw". Catholic-Hierarchy. http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/dsagi.html. Retrieved 2011-09-27. 

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