St. Peter Cathedral

St. Peter Cathedral is a Gothic Revival church in Erie built with red sandstone from Medina, New York, and white sandstone from Amherst, Ohio. The structure features three towers of varying heights that rise prominently above the surrounding area.

The cathedral was founded in 1873 under Bishop Tobias Mullen with architect Patrick Keely and completed in 1893. This 20-year construction period reflects the growing Catholic community in the city during that era.

The cathedral displays stained glass windows created by Franz Mayer of Munich, showing biblical scenes like the Annunciation in rich colors. These windows shape the look inside and tell religious stories that visitors notice as they walk through the space.

The cathedral is located in downtown and easy to reach on foot. Visitors should know that regular services take place throughout the week, so it's wise to check before entering to see if a service is happening.

The main bell tower rises to about 265 feet and holds twelve bells cast in 1903. These bells shape the sound of the city and form a striking part of the local landscape.

Location: Erie

Architects: Patrick Charles Keely

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

Website: http://stpetercathedral.com

GPS coordinates: 42.12417,-80.08694

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:07