Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception -- Wichita KS
N 37° 41.581 W 097° 20.127
14S E 646755 N 4173059
The evocative, artistic bronze doors of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception were installed in 1997.
Waymark Code: WMH1PZ
Location: Kansas, United States
Date Posted: 05/07/2013
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One of many eye-catching features of this beautiful Romanesque-Renaissance gem in downtown Wichita, the heavy, artistic bronze doors were installed in 1997.
Blasterz had to be content with the view from outside, since Mass was going on when we were by.
From the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception's website: (
visit link)
"Bronze Doors
The bronze doors, designed and created by the Italian company Domus Dei, were installed in 1997 as a replacement for the original wooden doors. These doors depict a number of important figures in the life of our faith, both historically and in the Church in the United States. The doors on the east and west depict the diverse nature of the Church in America honoring people of all ages and ethnicities.
Center Doors
The center or main doors depict the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary and complement the windows of the cathedral, which depict the Joyful (east side of church) and the Glorious (west side of church) Mysteries. The five Sorrowful Mysteries are: 1) The Agony in the Garden (lower left), 2) The Scourging at the Pillar (upper right), 3) The Crowning with Thorns (upper left), 4) Jesus Carries His Cross (lower right), 5) Jesus Dies on the Cross (upper center).
West Doors
The west doors (viewer’s right) depict three more saints and one more holy man who were again important to the local Church in Wichita. The three saints are: 1) St. Frances Cabrini (1850-1917), 2) St. Peter Claver (1580-1654), and 3) St. Kateri Tekakwitha (1656-1680). The holy man is Fr. Juan de Padilla (1500-1542).
East Doors
The east doors (viewer’s left) depict three saints and one holy man who are important to the local church in Wichita. The three saints are: 1) St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (1714-1821), 2) St. Philippine Duchesne (1769-1852), and 3) St. Juan Diego (1474-1548). The holy man is Servant of God, Fr. Emil Kapaun (1916-1951)." [end]