Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus, Catholic cathedral in Joliet, United States
The Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus is a Neoclassical Catholic cathedral in Joliet, Illinois, with large columns, a symmetrical facade, and a tall bell tower. The tower rises well above the surrounding city and can be seen from many points around Joliet.
The current building was constructed in the early 1950s to replace an older church that had previously stood on the same site. The first mass in the new structure was celebrated in 1954, before the project was fully complete.
The cathedral offers regular sign-interpreted services for the Deaf community every Sunday and on the first Saturday of each month. Visitors can see how the space is actively used by a broad range of people with different communication needs.
The cathedral is open to visitors during regular hours and holds services on both weekdays and weekends. It is worth checking ahead if any ceremonies or special events are scheduled, as these may affect access.
During a renovation, the baptismal font was moved from a side area into the main nave, placing it at the center of the worship space. At the same time, the altar was brought closer to the congregation, changing how people experience the layout of the interior.
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