Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (Springfield, Illinois)
The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is the seat of the Catholic Diocese of Springfield in Illinois. The cathedral, for which the cornerstone was laid on August 14, 1927, was dedicated on October 14, 1928. The cathedral complex is built in a modified Greek Revival architectural style.
| Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception | |
|---|---|
Location in Illinois | |
| 39°47′36″N 89°38′55″W | |
| Location | 524 E. Lawrence Avenue Springfield, Illinois |
| Country | United States |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Website | cathedral.dio.org |
| History | |
| Status | Cathedral |
| Founded | 1857 |
| Dedication | October 14, 1928 |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Joseph William McCarthy |
| Style | Greek Revival |
| Groundbreaking | 1927 |
| Completed | 1928 |
| Specifications | |
| Number of spires | One |
| Spire height | 135 feet (41 m) |
| Materials | Mankato Kasota stone |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Springfield in Illinois |
| Clergy | |
| Bishop(s) | Most Rev. Thomas J. Paprocki |
| Rector | Rev. Brian Alford |
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