Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral, Indianapolis

Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral
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.

References

  1. ^ "Our History". St. John the Evangelist Church. http://www.stjohnsindy.org/who-we-are/our-history. Retrieved 2011-09-26. 
  2. ^ "Archdiocese of Indianapolis". Catholic-Hierarchy. http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/dindi.html. Retrieved 2011-09-26. 
  3. ^ "Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral". Archdiocese of Indianapolis. http://www.archindy.org/parishes/listings/001.html. Retrieved 2011-09-26. 

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