St. Joseph's Cathedral, Baton Rouge
Saint Joseph's Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral in Baton Rouge. It was founded as the Parish of Our Lady of Sorrows (Parroquia de Nuestra Senora de los Dolores) in 1792 but was renamed after Louisiana statehood. It is the mother church of the Diocese of Baton Rouge.
The cathedral is the third religious structure built on this site. It was designed in the Gothic Revival architectural style by Father John Cambiaso. Erected in 1853, it is the oldest church building in Baton Rouge.
The church was greatly damaged by cannon fire during U.S. Civil War. The reconstruction replaced the exterior red brick with stucco and added a steeple. In the early 20th century, stained glass was added, and the church building was expanded to meet the needs of a growing congregation.
One of the main features of the cathedral's interior is its large mahogany crucifix. The modern-style crucifix was sculpted by the Croatian sculptor and architect Ivan Mestrovic.
The Saint Joseph's Cathedral has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1990.
The cathedral is the third religious structure built on this site. It was designed in the Gothic Revival architectural style by Father John Cambiaso. Erected in 1853, it is the oldest church building in Baton Rouge.
The church was greatly damaged by cannon fire during U.S. Civil War. The reconstruction replaced the exterior red brick with stucco and added a steeple. In the early 20th century, stained glass was added, and the church building was expanded to meet the needs of a growing congregation.
One of the main features of the cathedral's interior is its large mahogany crucifix. The modern-style crucifix was sculpted by the Croatian sculptor and architect Ivan Mestrovic.
The Saint Joseph's Cathedral has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1990.
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Sight Name: St. Joseph's Cathedral
Sight Location: Baton Rouge, USA (See walking tours in Baton Rouge)
Sight Type: Religious
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Sight Location: Baton Rouge, USA (See walking tours in Baton Rouge)
Sight Type: Religious
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