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From: Bob <>
Subject: [NYKINGS] Old St. Patrick's
Date: Tue, 1 May 2001 16:15:44 -0600

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The original St Patrick's Cathedral in New York City was then, as the new
one now, the center of religious life for members of the Archdiocese of
New York and the seat of the Archbishop. The oldest Roman Catholic church
building in New York City, it played vital social and political roles in
the lives of young immigrants, helping them adapt to their new home. Now
known as Old St Patrick's, the cathedral on Prince and Mott streets had
served the Irish immigrant population since 1809. Land for a new cathedral
was purchased in 1852 and construction started in 1859. Before the new
cathedral could be completed, St. Patrick's was ravaged by fire in 1866.
The cathedral was restored and rededicated by John Cardinal McClosky in
1868.

Church of St. Patrick (Old Cathedral)
263 Mulberry Street
New York, NY 10012-3305
Reverend Keith G. Fennessy

(212) 226-8075

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