Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament

The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament features a grand Baroque Revival design with detailed stained glass windows and intricate altar decorations throughout the structure.

Construction of this religious edifice began in 1924 under architect George I. Lovatt Sr's direction and reached completion in 1960, serving the growing Catholic population.

The Cathedral stands as the central religious institution for the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown, where Bishop Mark Leonard Bartchak leads regular Catholic services.

Located at One Cathedral Square in downtown Altoona, Pennsylvania, the Cathedral maintains regular mass schedules and welcomes visitors throughout the week.

This religious structure received recognition as a contributing property to the National Register of Historic Places in 1992 within the Downtown Altoona Historic District.

Location: Altoona

Inception: 1960

Architects: George I. Lovatt, Sr.

Architectural style: baroque revival

Part of: Downtown Altoona Historic District

Website: http://altoonacathedral.org

GPS coordinates: 40.51580,-78.40400

Latest update: March 4, 2025 08:01