Cathedral of the Sacred Heart (Richmond, Virginia)
The Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Richmond, Virginia, is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Richmond. The property is located along North Laurel Street at 823 Cathedral Place, facing Monroe Park one block north of Main Street. Construction of the cathedral was begun in 1903, financed by donations of Thomas Fortune Ryan and his wife; it was the only cathedral at that time known to be constructed by the exclusive patronage of a single family.
| Cathedral of the Sacred Heart | |
|---|---|
| 37°32′50.8″N 77°27′7.7″W | |
| Location | 823 Cathedral Place Richmond, Virginia |
| Country | United States |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
| Website | www |
| History | |
| Consecrated | 1906 |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Joseph Hubert McGuire |
| Style | Renaissance Revival |
| Groundbreaking | 1903 |
| Completed | 1905 |
| Construction cost | $18312000 |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 206 feet (63 m) |
| Width | 144 feet (44 m) |
| Height | 144 feet (44 m) |
| Materials | Virginia granite (foundation), Indiana limestone (walls), Copper (dome) |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Diocese of Richmond |
| Clergy | |
| Bishop(s) | Barry C. Knestout |
| Rector | Fr. Anthony E. Marques |
U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
| Designated | 8 July 1982 |
| Reference no. | 82004584 |
| Designated | 5 July 1984 |
| Part of | Monroe Park Historic District |
| Reference no. | 84003572 |
Virginia Landmarks Register | |
| Designated | 15 December 1981 |
| Reference no. | 127-0137 |
The cathedral was completed in 1905 and consecrated on Thanksgiving Day, November 29, 1906. The cathedral is a Virginia Historic Landmark and is on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Cathedral of the Sacred Heart hosts the Catholic Campus Ministry for Virginia Commonwealth University.
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