The Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe, Gothic Revival Catholic cathedral in Dallas, Texas
The Cathedral Santuario de Guadalupe is a Gothic Revival Catholic cathedral and pilgrimage church in downtown Dallas, Texas, featuring pointed arches, a tall bell tower, and rows of stained glass windows along both side naves. The interior is built in warm stone and opens into a wide central nave with carved details along the columns and ceiling vaults.
Sacred Heart Church, Dallas's first Catholic parish, was founded in 1869 and built in 1872. When Dallas became a diocese in 1890, it became the cathedral. The cornerstone of the present building was laid on June 17, 1898, and the church was dedicated on October 26, 1902. In 1977 it was renamed Cathedral Santuario de Guadalupe after merging with the Our Lady of Guadalupe parish.
The cathedral is a gathering place for Dallas's Mexican-American community, where Spanish-language Masses and celebrations tied to Our Lady of Guadalupe on December 12 draw large numbers of faithful from across the region. Inside, visitors can see votive offerings, candles, and flowers left by worshippers as personal acts of devotion.
The cathedral sits in downtown Dallas and is easy to reach on foot from many hotels and the Arts District nearby. Visitors should keep in mind that it is an active place of worship, so modest clothing is a good idea when entering.
The bell tower now standing beside the cathedral was designed by the original architect, Nicholas J. Clayton, but was never built in his lifetime; it was realised in the cathedral's recent renovation and houses a 49-bell carillon. The tower was part of a multi-phase project costing $20 million.
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