St. Patrick Cathedral in Fort Worth, Gothic Revival cathedral serving as diocesan seat in Fort Worth, Texas.
St. Patrick Cathedral is a Gothic Revival church designed by James J. Kane, built north of the old St. Stanislaus frame church. Its cornerstone was laid in 1888 and the building was dedicated in 1892. The church, rectory and St. Ignatius Academy form the St. Patrick Cathedral Complex listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.
Construction began in 1888 under architect James J. Kane's design, with the cathedral's dedication occurring in 1892 and later becoming the diocesan seat when Fort Worth Diocese was established in 1969.
The cathedral serves as the spiritual center for Fort Worth's Catholic community, hosting daily masses, sacramental ceremonies, weddings, confirmations, and special liturgical celebrations throughout the ecclesiastical calendar year.
The cathedral stands on Throckmorton Street north of the site of the old St. Stanislaus frame church, which was torn down in 1907. The church, rectory and St. Ignatius Academy form the St. Patrick Cathedral Complex listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985, so visitors can see the three contributing buildings together.
The cathedral's interior scenes were filmed for the 1990 comedy movie 'Problem Child,' marking its appearance in popular culture alongside its recognition as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark.
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