Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral | |
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Basic information | |
Location | Indianapolis, Indiana United States |
Affiliation | Roman Catholic Church |
Rite | Roman Rite |
Leadership | Archdiocese of Indianapolis Archbishop: sede vacante Rector: Rev. Noah Casey |
Website | www.ssppc.org |
Architectural description | |
Architect(s) | James Renwick, William Renwick |
Architectural style | Classical Revival |
Direction of façade | West |
Completed | 1907 |
Specifications | |
Capacity | 1,000 |
Materials | Limestone, Brick |
Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral located in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. It is the seat of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. St. John the Evangelist Church in Indianapolis served as the Proto-cathedral from 1871-1907.[1] The Diocese of Vincennes was renamed the Diocese of Indianapolis by Pope Leo XIII on March 28, 1898.[2] In that year Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral was established.[3] The present church was built between 1905-1907.