Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Catholic co-cathedral in downtown Houston, United States
The Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart is a Catholic co-cathedral in downtown Houston, United States. The building is made of pale stone or concrete, with blocky stepped masses, a low round drum topped by a shallow dome and a small cross at its left rear, and a main facade on the right that rises to a flat peak crowned by a gold cross and is dominated by a tall, narrow window of blue-tinted glass framed in a plain border.
The parish was founded in 1896, and the first church on the site was dedicated in 1912. In 1959, it became a co-cathedral to serve the growing Diocese of Galveston-Houston, and the current building was dedicated in 2008.
The co-cathedral serves a large Catholic community in the Houston area, and its name comes from the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Visitors can see this theme in the artwork and symbols inside, and the church often hosts concerts and community events.
The co-cathedral sits in downtown Houston, easily reached on foot from nearby hotels and offices. Visitors should check the parish website for mass times and open hours, as the church is an active place of worship and access may be limited during services.
The co-cathedral shares its role with St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica in Galveston, so the archdiocese has two seats. The building also houses a cathedral centre in a former Federal Reserve Bank building next door.
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