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250 Cathedral Pl.
Brooklyn, New York State
U.S.A.
+1 (718) 852-4002
Diocese of Brooklyn
The Diocese of Brooklyn was split
from the Archdiocese of New York in 1853. Later the area of the Long Island
is lost to the newly erected Diocese of Rockville Centre in 1957.
The first St. James Church was built
in 1823 and became the oldest Catholic church on the Long Island. The present
structure was completed in 1902.
Although St. James is small compared
to other cathedrals, all visitors and pilgrims will appreciate its peaceful
and decorated interior. Cardinal John O'Connor once called the cathedral
the city's "best-kept secret". With the help of religious sisters, the parish
runs a lot of outreach programs to the elderly, the poor and those in need.
Pope John Paul II raised St. James
Cathedral to the status of Minor Basilica
in 1982. St. James became the 30th church in the United States to obtain
this honour.
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The Cathedral-Basilica is
situated in a quiet area in Brooklyn. |
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Front view of the façade
of the Cathedral
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The basilica interior offers a pleasing
atmosphere for prayer and liturgy. |
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The beautiful marble baldachino
over the altar
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The baptismal font, with a mosaic on the
back depicting the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist |
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