Fonts and Altar -- Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Houston, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Benchmark Blasterz
N 29° 44.975 W 095° 22.134
15R E 270920 N 3293388
Baptismal and holy water fonts, and the original 1896 Sacred Heart Church altar are made of stone and installed at what is now known as the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, in Houston, TX
Waymark Code: WMVCZ0
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 04/02/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dorcadion Team
Views: 0

Stone church artifacts are an integral part of the elegant and worshipful atmosphere at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart at Houston TX.

The "new" stone altar was preserved from the original 1896 High Altar of Sacred Heart Church, and was used in the Latin mass that was celebrated in 1896, when Sacred Heart parish was formed.

See the history of the Co-Cathedral, at the website here: (visit link)

"The latest interior renovation of the Co-Cathedral was completed in 1990. The rededication of Sacred Heart Co-Cathedral occurred on March 25, 1990 with the Most Reverend Joseph A. Fiorenza, the seventh bishop, as the presiding celebrant. The sanctuary was renovated, and a new episcopal chair and ambo were added. The depiction of the Last Supper in the present, new altar was preserved from the original high altar."
Approximate Age of Artefact: 121years (altar), 1990 (fonts)

Relevant Website: [Web Link]

Visit Instructions:
Please supply an original picture when visiting this waymark.
Search for...
Geocaching.com Google Map
Google Maps
MapQuest
Bing Maps
Nearest Waymarks
Nearest Stone Church Artefacts
Nearest Geocaches
Create a scavenger hunt using this waymark as the center point
Recent Visits/Logs:
Date Logged Log  
Benchmark Blasterz visited Fonts and Altar -- Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Houston, TX 03/11/2017 Benchmark Blasterz visited it