Cathedral of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Las Cruces, New Mexico)
The Cathedral of the Immaculate Heart of Mary is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
| Cathedral of the Immaculate Heart of Mary | |
|---|---|
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  Location in New Mexico | |
| 32°17′58″N 106°45′58″W | |
| Location | 1240 S. Espina Las Cruces, New Mexico |
| Country | United States |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
| Website | cathedralofihm.com |
| History | |
| Founded | 1953 |
| Dedicated | 1966 |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Modern-Southwestern |
| Groundbreaking | 1965 |
| Completed | 1966 |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Diocese of Las Cruces |
| Clergy | |
| Bishop(s) | Most Rev. Peter Baldacchino |
| Rector | Rev. Bill McCann |
The cathedral building, originally a parish church, was begun in September 1965 and finished in May 1966 in a contemporary southwestern style.[1] The church was designated the cathedral of the Diocese of Las Cruces in 1982.[2]
Gallery
Cathedral interior
Cathedra
Baptismal font
Blessed Sacrament chapel
References
- Hardman, Marion (May 22, 1966). "IHM Dedication Program" (PDF). The Cathedral of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Retrieved June 1, 2010.
- "Parish Center Dedication" (PDF). The Cathedral of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. September 26, 1993. Retrieved June 1, 2010.
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