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  CalendarHome.com - - Calendar Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Saint Joseph was also declared to be the patron saint and protector of the universal Catholic Church (along with Saint Peter) by Pope Pius IX in 1870, and is the patron of several countries and regions.
Joseph is the unofficial patron against doubt and hesitation, as well as the patron saint of fighting communism, and of a happy death.
The Basilica of Saint Joseph Proto-Cathedral is a prominent Roman Catholic church in Bardstown, Kentucky, United States; it was the first Roman Catholic Cathedral west of the Allegheny Mountains and the cathedral mother church of the former Roman Catholic Diocese of Bardstown.
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Basilica of St. Francis Xavier The Basilica of St. Francis Xavier is the Catholic parish for the residents of Saint Fran...
Codex Aureus of St. Emmeram The Codex Aureus of St. Emmeram (Munich, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, Clm 14000) is a mediev...
Parish of St. Francis of Assisi The Parish of St. Francis of Assisi in nipa tatch and bamboos.
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 cathedral - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about cathedral   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Many cathedrals also house the relics of the saints, and so in the Middle Ages were centres of pilgrimage.
Some British cathedrals are referred to as ‘minsters’, such as Southwell and York, the term originating in the name given to the bishop and cathedral clergy, who were often referred to as a monasterium.
Most cathedrals were built during the Middle Ages and reflect the two main styles of medieval architecture (see English architecture: medieval): Romanesque architecture, or Norman architecture, and Gothic architecture.
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 List of cathedrals in the United States - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This is a list of cathedrals in the United States, including both actual cathedrals (seats of bishops in episcopal denominations, such as Catholicism, Anglicanism, and Orthodoxy) and a few prominent churches from non-episcopal denominations that have the word "cathedral" in their names.
Cathedral of the Annunciation, in Stockton (Roman Catholic)
Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, in Covington (Roman Catholic)
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 Events - Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph - San Jose, California ::::::::
Joseph Cathedral Basilica is a San Jose landmark.
The Cathedral is not a traditional performance venue: the seating is in the round.
The liturgical furnishings are permanent placements and are to remain visible as symbols of Catholic faith and worship.
www.stjosephcathedral.org /venuerental.asp   (290 words)

  
 Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph (San Jose) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The third church was destroyed by fire in 1875, and a temporary fourth church was built a few blocks away while the fifth and current church was being constructed.
The fifth church was dedicated by Joseph Alemany, Archbishop of San Francisco, in 1877 while construction continued.
The Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph is listed as a California and National Historical Landmark.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cathedral_Basilica_of_St._Joseph_(San_Jose)   (285 words)

  
 Tour of The Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
The Arch is constructed of enormous blocks of granite and is surmounted by a marble statue of St. John the Baptist, patron of the city and one of the patrons of the Basilica.
During the renovations undertaken for the Basilica Centenary Celebrations in 1955, the central sculpture of the "Baptism of the Saviour", along with attendant sculpture, was removed.
The Cathedral and the Orphanage are enduring monuments
www.thebasilica.ca /tour.htm   (6383 words)

  
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As the Bishop's church, St. James is the host of diocesan events and celebrations and is also the home parish to several hundred people.
As the cathedral parish, St. James is a center of year-round activity, hosting diocesan events and special occasion celebrations.
A significant recent undertaking was the institution of a televised daily Mass from St. James on the diocese's Prayer Channel.
www.dioceseofbrooklyn.org /parish/par_stjames.html   (422 words)

  
 Basilica of St. Louis, King, St. Louis, MO
This building was the Cathedral of the Archdiocese of St. Louis until 1914, when the New Cathedral on Lindell Blvd in the more "fashionable" western part of the city was dedicated, The title of Cathedral passed from this venerable Church, but to most St. Louisans this Church remained the "Old" Cathedral.
The ornamental insignia of a basilica are the half open umbrella (canopeum), and the bell in the key shaped frame (tintinnabulum) which led papal processions.
The Basilica of St. Louis, King of France, "The Old Cathedral" stands in the center of the memorial as a reminder of the expansion of faith throughout the west.
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 Catholic Sites of Interest in the St. Louis Area   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Pope Paul VI called the structure "the outstanding cathedral of the Americas." Designated a basilica in 1997, the cathedral was built in the city's Central West End neighborhood between 1907 and 1909.
When St. Louis was founded by French fur traders in 1764, one of the first buildings constructed in the infant town was a church.
Built on the site of that first church in 1834, the Old Cathedral, known officially as the Basilica of St. Louis, King of France, sits near the base of the Gateway Arch on land that is now part of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial.
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 St. Joseph's Cathedral Parish   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The two successors of Bishop Fleischer were both consecrated as Bishops in St. Joseph's cathedral: Bishop Alphonse Streit on 3 April, 1951 and Bishop Martin Elmar Schmid on 10 October, 1970.
The Cathedral of Mariannhill is a fine example of neo-Romanesque architecture, executed in brick.
Joseph’s has a parish pastoral council, which is the pillar of the parish.
www.sn.apc.org /users/mariannhill/stjoseph.htm   (634 words)

  
 St. Peter's Basilica, Rome
Near the stairs to the basilica at the front of the square are colossal statues of Sts.
To say the interior of St. Peter's is impressive would be an obvious understatement, given that it is perhaps the largest church in the world (the new Basilica of Yamoussoukro may have surpassed it) — it covers an area of 23,000 m² (5.7 acres) and has a capacity of over 60,000 people.
To the right of the chair are St Ambrose and St Augustine (fathers of the Latin church), and to the left are St Athanasius and St John Chrysostom (fathers of the Greek church).
www.sacred-destinations.com /italy/rome-st-peters-basilica.htm   (4605 words)

  
 History of the Old Cathedral
The parish of St. Francis Xavier is the oldest congregation in Indiana.
The foundation of the present St. Francis Xavier Church was laid on March 30, 1826, by Fr.
He also painted the murals of St. Francis Xavier on the right side, and on the left, the Madonna and Child with the patron saints of the four bishops of Vincennes: Saints Simon, Celestine, Stephen, and Maurice.
www.spiritofvincennes.org /rendezvous/cathedral/history_cathedral.htm   (716 words)

  
 Events - Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph - San Jose, California ::::::::
Joseph Cathedral is located in the heart of the downtown area of San Jose, CA.
Artistically, its architecture is itself a "work of art", being designed in the form of a Greek cross, which provides perfect geometry and a floor plan that accommodates centrality for worship and performances.
St. Joseph Cathedral is known as one of the Bay Area's most acoustically and visually exquisite venues, particularly for chant and early music.
www.stjosephcathedral.org /events.asp   (104 words)

  
 St. Joseph Cathedral Facts
The first cathedral was originally named St. James Cathedral, but the name was changed to honor St. Joseph in 1872 when no one could remember which of the two apostles named James was being commemorated.
The present Cathedral was renovated for post-Vatican II liturgy in 1973 when the main altar was brought forward and centered under the dome, original pulpit and communion rail removed and side pews reoriented to face the central altar.
---this statue was designed and executed by Fred Shrady of Monroe, CT in 1970 for the grounds of St. Joseph Preparatory Seminary in Vienna, WV ---the statue was donated in memory of Rev. Francis P. Scheuermann (1881-1971) diocesan priest and longtime pastor of St. Margaret Mary parish in Parkersburg, by Russell and Ruth Grant.
www.saintjosephcathedral.com /facts.htm   (3285 words)

  
 Saint Joseph Cathedral   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Joseph's was the first church in the Pueblo de San Jose.
Today, both on the national and state list of historical landmarks, it is one of the remaining examples of 19th century architecture in the country.
The Cathedral is filled with beautiful hand painted murals, stained glass windows, impressive artwork and a custom built organ.
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 Cathedral of St. Louis: The Great Kilgen Organ   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The Blessing of the organ was given by Most Rev. Joseph E. Ritter and the dedication recital was played by Cathedral Organist, Dr. Mario Salvador.
Cathedral Organist, Dr. Mario Salvador, was the recitalist and the St. Louis Cathedral Choir sang.
The Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis has had three Directors of Music and Organists in its history: Mr.
www.cathedralstl.org /music/organ.html   (525 words)

  
 Catholic Basilicas   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Basilica of Saint Louis the King, Saint Louis
Saint Mary's Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, Covington
Basilica of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Norfolk, VA
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 Church Business - Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph Continues Foundation Mission with Interfaith Prayer Service and ...
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- The Bicentennial Celebration of the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph in downtown San Jose will showcase an unprecedented event this fall to further the church's ongoing commitment to the needs of the nearby community.
In commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph, distinguished leaders from various religious denominations within the surrounding community will join Bishop Patrick J. McGrath in a unique gathering of prayer and spiritual solidarity.
Established in 1988 for the purpose of the building's extensive restoration, the San Jose Cathedral Foundation is dedicated to preserving this historic structure, as well as providing social services to the disadvantaged and maintaining a vibrant performing arts program.
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Called the X-100, it was merchant developer Joseph Eichler’s showcase “house of the future,” replete with ultra-modern kitchen and a series of glass doors set in a steel-beam constructed frame.
Quiet moments under the resplendent stained glass windows in the multi-domed Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph’s in San Jose will inspire thanks for the generations of workers who have maintained and restored the 1877 church to its current glory.
Joseph Eichler’s X-100 experimental house in the San Mateo Hills is not open for tours until 2006.
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 San Jose Car Rentals and Cathedral Basilica of St Joseph
Located in downtown San Jose, the Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph is one of Northern California’s largest religious establishments.
Artistically, the cathedral’s architecture has been considered a “work of art”, being as it is designed in the form of a Greek cross.
The Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph is proud to be one of the Bay Area’s most acoustically and visually exquisite venues, particularly for chant and early music performances.
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 SoutheastTexasLive.com - Southeast Texas' ONLY online entertainment page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
St. Joseph Altar coordinator Linda Domino and Deacon Larry David assist Mary Ann Fiorenza in bagging hundreds of biscotti.
And volunteers agreed that the work fulfills their own promise to St. Joseph to share their blessings with those in need.
All donations collected at the St. Joseph's Day Celebration will be given to: Catholic Charities, Some Other Place, St. Katharine Drexel Humanitarians, St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica Youth Group for their Southeast Texas Food Bank and Mission Trip projects.
www.southeasttexaslive.com /stories/altar30807.htm   (530 words)

  
 American Basilicas and Shrines
Basilica of St. Mary, Minneapolis, MN Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Conception, MO Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis, St. Louis, MO
Cyril and Methodius, Danville, PA Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel, Loretto, PA Basilica of the National Shrine of St. Ann, Scranton, PA
Basilica of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Norfolk VA Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, D.C. St. Josaphat’s Basilica, Milwaukee, WI Territorial - Guam
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This multi-domed basilica dates to the 1870s, although it's actually the fifth incarnation of the church.
Furthermore, the cathedral basilica stands on the former site of the city's first church, St. Joseph Church, an adobe structure dating to 1803.
Open, airy, and elegant, the cathedral basilica is a lovely place to worship and to marvel at art, history, and architecture.
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 The Cathedral Parish - St. Augustine, FL
Joseph's Helpers and Altar Guild All are welcome to join with us on May 24 following the 8 a.m.
The Cathedral Parish will be participating in a pictorial church directory with Olan Mills.
Cathedral Parish School is now accepting applications for a part-time Spanish teacher.
www.thefirstparish.org   (824 words)

  
 Churches
Cathedral of Christ the King - Atlanta, GA - in the Buckhead community.
Cathedral of St. Mary and St. Anne - including details of recent restoration and reordering.
Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains - Cincinnati, Ohio.
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 Basilicas in United States
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Basilica of the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Basilica of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception
www.gcatholic.com /churches/data/basUS.htm   (171 words)

  
 U.S. Basilicas & Shrines
Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Conception, MO Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis, St. Louis, MO Basilica of St. Louis, King of France (Old Cathedral), St. Louis, MO
Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Conewago Township, PA St. Vincent Archabbey Basilica, Latrobe, PA Cathedral-Basilica of Sts.
Basilica of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Norfolk VA Wisconsin
www.catholicusa.com /basilicas_&_shrines/u_s__basilicas_&_shrines.htm   (640 words)

  
 Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph - San Jose, California
Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph - San Jose, California
The story of Saint Joseph Church began in 1777 when Mission Santa Clara was founded and the adjacent Pueblo de San Jose de Guadalupe became the first civil settlement in Alta California.
Cathedral Tours - To arrange a group tour.
www.stjosephcathedral.org   (134 words)

  
 Wedding Ceremony at Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph in San Jose
It was damaged twice by earthquake in early 19th century and the new church was built in 1846.
Needless to say, it is one of the most beautiful cathedrals in California and photos taken during wedding ceremony will certainly be unforgettable.
Photographs above were taken by Joseph at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph in 2006.
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 Steppin' Out
As holiday schedules fill up with cocktail parties, late-night treks to the mall and the crafting of wish lists for Santa Claus, the folks at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph are offering 11 nights of holiday entertainment for all to enjoy.
Each performance concludes with a brief presentation on the cathedral's work with the homeless in downtown San Jose, which includes providing food, shelter, medical care and employment to people in need.
Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph, located at 80 S. Market St. in downtown San Jose, presents the Season of Hope Performance Series Dec. 12 to 23.
www.svcn.com /archives/lgwt/20031210/stepout.html   (277 words)

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