St. Benedict Cathedral (Evansville, Indiana)
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St. Benedict Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Evansville, Indiana, United States. It is the seat of the Diocese of Evansville. The cathedral, rectory and original school building are contributing properties in the Lincolnshire Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places.
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St. Benedict Cathedral | |
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Location | 1320 Lincoln Ave. Evansville, Indiana |
Country | United States |
Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
Website | www |
History | |
Status | Cathedral/Parish |
Founded | 1912 (parish) |
Dedication | Benedict of Nursia |
Dedicated | March 18, 1928 |
Architecture | |
Functional status | Active |
Architect(s) | Edward J. Thole (Cathedral) |
Style | Lombard-Basilica |
Completed | 1928 |
Construction cost | $230,000 |
Specifications | |
Capacity | 1,000[1] |
Number of spires | One |
Spire height | 130 feet (40 m)[2] |
Materials | Brick |
Administration | |
Diocese | Evansville |
Clergy | |
Bishop(s) | Most Rev. Joseph M. Siegel |
Rector | Rev. Godfrey Mullen, OSB |
St. Benedict's Catholic Church, Rectory, and School | |
Coordinates | 37°58′12″N 87°32′26.16″W |
Architect | Frank J. Schlotter (school) August Gehlhausen (rectory) |
Part of | Lincolnshire Historic District (ID89001426[3]) |
Added to NRHP | October 2, 1989 |
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