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National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is Oldest Catholic Church in the United States

Posted on August 14, 2011 by J. C.

The Baltimore Basilica opened in 1821 and is the first and oldest Catholic Church in the United States. It is considered the Mother of Catholicism in America. In addition to being a church, the National Shrine of the Assumption of … Continue reading →

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St. Patrick’s Cathedral, New York

Posted on August 12, 2011 by J. C.

    St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York is the largest gothic-style cathedral in the United States. It contains several altars and side chapels and the Pieta is three times largerthan the Pieta in St. Peter’s, Rome. Previous Archbishops of … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Immaculata Church, Cincinnati, Ohio

Posted on August 11, 2011 by J. C.

During the construction of the Holy Cross-Immaculata church the Archbishop had a large wooden cross erected on the site and many Catholics wore a path up the hill as they prayed there for the completion of the church. The Archbishop had … Continue reading →

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Archbishop Fulton Sheen Centre (Museum) in Texas

Posted on August 11, 2011 by J. C.

The Archbishop Fulton Sheen Centre is a museum dedicated to showcasing the life and works of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. On display are items from his life, his TV show, and his ministry. They include original handwritten manuscripts, the Emmy he … Continue reading →

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