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The cathedral was opened for divine worship on 26 July 1874 by Cardinal Paul Cullen of Dublin. [2] Modelled on a Normano–Romano–Byzantine style, it is the only example of a Romanesque style cathedral built during the 19th century. Designed in the shape of a basilica, the church has a square, pyramid-capped tower, which reaches a height of ...
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Following the English Reformation of the 16th century, the cathedral and many monasteries and convents were destroyed. It wasn't until 1874 that the then bishop, Laurence Gillooly, decided to rebuild the cathedral, this time in Sligo town. This cathedral was dedicated to The Immaculate Conception. Just under 20 years later, in 1892, Bishop ...
The Cathedral Church of St Mary the Virgin and St John the Baptist, Sligo Ardeaglais na Maighdine Muire agus Naomh Eoin Baiste, Sligeach 54°16′13″N 08°28′38″W / 54.27028°N 8.47722°W / 54.27028; -8
St John the Baptist Cathedral, Sligo. There had been two other cathedrals, but are now in ruins. St Mel's Cathedral, Ardagh was severely damaged by warfare in 1496 and was never restored. St Mary's Cathedral, Elphin was destroyed by a violent storm on 4 February 1957 and abandoned in favour of St John the Baptist, Sligo in 1961.
Location; Country: Ireland: Territory: Most of counties Longford and Leitrim and parts of counties Cavan, Offaly, Roscommon, Sligo and Westmeath: Ecclesiastical province: Province of Armagh: Metropolitan: Archdiocese of Armagh: Statistics; Area: 940 sq mi (2,400 km 2) Population- Total- Catholics (as of 2015) 89,100 76,626 (86%) Information ...
This is a complete list of National Historic Landmarks in Kentucky. [1] ... Location County Description 1: Daniel C. Beard Boyhood Home: Daniel C. Beard Boyhood Home
The St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in Bowling Green, Kentucky, is a historic church at 434 Church Street. It was built in 1859 and added to the National Register in 1975. It was built in 1859 and added to the National Register in 1975.