San Agustín Cathedral - Laredo, TX - Cathedrals on Waymarking.com

Construction of the church building that eventually become the Cathedral of San Agustin was begun in 1866, and opened on December 12, 1872. Designed by the French priest, Father Pierre Yves Keralum, its architectural style is Gothic Revival. All the windows have the traditional Gothic shape with stained glass located between structural bays of its masonry walls. Topping the main structure was the five-story tall bell tower, to which a clock was later added.

During the period, 1989 to 1994, a restoration project was undertaken, with a new Blessed Sacrament Chapel being installed. The whole church was repaired and restored and a brick plaza was created along the front of the church.

In 2000, with the establishment of Diocese of Laredo, the San Agustin Church was made its Cathedral by orders of His Holiness Pope John Paul II. Currently the San Agustin Cathedral is one of the oldest in the Southwest still standing.

Address: 201 San Agustín Ave. Laredo, TX 78040 Religious affiliation: Roman Catholoc Date founded or constructed: 1872/12/12 Web site: Not listed

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