Talk:Saint Francis de Sales Cathedral (Baker City, Oregon)

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The Cathedral of St. Francis de Sales is the Cathedral Parish of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Baker, located in Baker City, Oregon 97814, United States. Constructed between 1906–08 of local volcanic tuff, the Cathedral was renovated on several occasions, most recently in mid-2007, in time for the centennial celebrations which were held throughout 2008. The foundation stone reads "St Francis Cathedral 1906." The first renovation was held in 1944 when beautiful stencil were painted in the sanctuary and apse. In 1923, 8 stained glass windows were crafted and installed by the Povey Brothers of Portland, Oregon. Another 2 windows were installed in 1958, besides two rose windows. The second renovation was done in 1958 when the main altar was preserved, but the stenciling was covered up and two sacristies were also removed. The Diocesan Offices were added in 1956 between the Cathedral and the Rectory, which was built right after the Cathedral in about 1908. Another renovation took place in 1980 when a screen was installed in the sanctuary and the tabernacle moved to the side. The most recent renovation was spear-headed by the present pastor Fr. Julian Cassar, with architectural plans drafted by a parishioner, James Van Duyn, and much of the work done by parishioners, volunteers as well as other contracted professionals. The official opening and blessing coincided with Bishop Thomas Connolly's 60th anniversary to the priesthood on October 25, 2007, and the anniversary Mass to celebrate the dedication was held on April 9, 1908.

Next to the Cathedral was an Academy that taught students from grade-school to High School from the 1880s until 1970s, when it was torn down, to the disappointment of many of the graduates, who still live in Baker City and neighboring counties. The parish presently has one mission church in Halfway dedicated to St Therese, which the pastor visits every weekend. Masses are also celebrated in a day-chapel and the hospital chapel during the week.

Katr67 (talk) 17:22, 5 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]