St. Joseph RC Cathedral
AKA St. Joseph's RC Old Cathedral
50 Franklin St., Buffalo, NY
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Joseph RC Cathedral - Official Website |
Construction began in 1851, and it served as the "Bishop's Church" until 1912, when St. Joseph New Cathedral was built on Delaware at Utica(NE). In 1977, the New Cathedral was demolished, and this building again became the diocesan Cathedral.
History:
Exterior:
Interior:
2009 - Baptism of Mieszko Slawinski copper etching
Stained glass windows:
2009 - Altar and Rose windows F. Scherer of Munich Studios
2009 - Sanctuary Clearstory Windows Tyrol Art Glass Studios
2005 - Nave Stained Glass Windows Tyrol Art Glass Studios
2009 - St. Charles / St. Edward Window Hardman Studios
2010 - Two Geometric Windows Andrle Studios
2010 - Blessed Mother Chapel Andrle Studios
See also:
Buffalo's Faith Elevators: St. Joseph's Old Cathedral
Photo - Façade (Karl R. Josker)
Photo - Nave and Sanctuary (Karl R. Josker)
Photo - Nave and Sanctuary (Monte Bros. Sound Systems)
Bishop Timon and Immigrant Catholics in Buffalo
Joseph Ellicott Historic Preservation District
