Sacred Heart Cathedral (Salina, Kansas)
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Sacred Heart Cathedral in Salina, Kansas
, United States
is the cathedral
parish for the Catholic Diocese of Salina
. It is the second cathedral for the diocese after Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Concordia, Kansas
when the See
was located there.
was established by Pope Leo XIII
on August 2, 1887. On December 23, 1944 Pope Pius XII
transferred the See to Salina and Sacred Heart Church became the new cathedral. Edward J. Schulte
of Cincinnati
was chosen as the architect for a new cathedral church. The cornerstone
was laid on June 4, 1951 and it was dedicated by Bishop Francis Thill
on June 6, 1953. A renovation project in 1998 altered the interior and an enlarged gathering space and parish hall were added in 2000.
dot the landscape and contain the areas primary crop, wheat. The sides of the exterior of the cathedral are rounded and mimic the grain elevators and symbolize the Church as God’s granary from which people are nourished by the Eucharist. The cathedral’s bell tower is also round and reflects the shape of a farm silo
. As farm animals gather to be nourished at the silo, so people gather within the church building for their spiritual nourishment from Christ, the Good Shepherd. The main entrance into the cathedral features a procession of the faithful in a bas relief. The figures represent a farm family, priests and religious who assist the bishop in carrying the cross. A Capuchin friar
kneels before the cross in adoration. The panel carries a quote from the Bible, “He who does not take up his cross and follow me is not worthy of me.”
The interior features a large baptismal font in the shape of the cross in the gathering space. Nearby is a triptych
containing icons of the cathedral’s patron the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and the diocese’s primary patron Our Lady of Perpetual Help and St. Francis of Assisi, who is its secondary patron. The nave of the cathedral is lined with pillars that are 30 feet (9.1 m) around. At the base of the bell tower is a room that was formerly used as a baptistery. It now contains a shrine to Our Lady of Guadalupe
. The statue in the chapel was from a small parish that closed in 1965. A bas relief of the Sacred Heart is featured on the back wall of the cathedral with a Latin phrase on its base, “Cor Jesu, inflama cor nostrum amore tui” (Heart of Jesus, inflame our hearts with your love). Twelve crosses with candles line the walls represent the Twelve Apostles and are where the walls were consecrated with Sacred Chrism
when the cathedral was consecrated. The fourteen Stations of the Cross
are etched into the east wall.
A 20 foot (6 m) tall crucifix
dominates the sanctuary area. The circular canopy around the crucifix contains three Latin
phrases: “Cor Jesu, spes in te morientium” (Heart of Jesus, hope of those who die in you); Domus Dei et porta coeli (House of God and gate of heaven); and “Cor Jesu, omni laude dignissimum, salve in te sperantium” (Heart of Jesus, most worthy of all praise, salvation of those who hope in you). The marble legs of the Altar
were taken from the former communion rail and it contains the relics of St. Boniface and St. Clement. The Blessed Sacrament
is housed in the chapel of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The stained glass windows
in the cathedral were designed by Anton Wendling from Aachen, Germany and were assembled by Erhardt Stettner in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
. The 25 foot high (7.62 m) windows depict various saints and cost $2,240.00 each. There are five smaller windows above the confessionals that cost $1,000 each.
Salina, Kansas
Salina is a city in and the county seat of Saline County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 47,707. Located in one of the world's largest wheat-producing areas, Salina is a regional trade center for north-central Kansas...
, United States
United States
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is the cathedral
Cathedral
A cathedral is a Christian church that contains the seat of a bishop...
parish for the Catholic Diocese of Salina
Roman Catholic Diocese of Salina
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Salina is a Roman Catholic diocese covering thirty-one counties in Kansas. The episcopal see is in Salina, Kansas...
. It is the second cathedral for the diocese after Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Concordia, Kansas
Concordia, Kansas
Concordia is a city in and the county seat of Cloud County, Kansas, United States. Located on the Republican River in the Smoky Hills region of the Great Plains, Concordia was founded in 1871 and is an economic and cultural center in north-central Kansas...
when the See
Episcopal See
An episcopal see is, in the original sense, the official seat of a bishop. This seat, which is also referred to as the bishop's cathedra, is placed in the bishop's principal church, which is therefore called the bishop's cathedral...
was located there.
History
The Diocese of ConcordiaRoman Catholic Diocese of Concordia, Kansas
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Concordia was founded on August 2, 1887, by Pope Leo XIII. On December 23, 1947, the Diocese was renamed the Roman Catholic Diocese of Salina. In 1995, the Diocese of Concordia was restored as a titular see.-Notes:...
was established by Pope Leo XIII
Pope Leo XIII
Pope Leo XIII , born Vincenzo Gioacchino Raffaele Luigi Pecci to an Italian comital family, was the 256th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, reigning from 1878 to 1903...
on August 2, 1887. On December 23, 1944 Pope Pius XII
Pope Pius XII
The Venerable Pope Pius XII , born Eugenio Maria Giuseppe Giovanni Pacelli , reigned as Pope, head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City State, from 2 March 1939 until his death in 1958....
transferred the See to Salina and Sacred Heart Church became the new cathedral. Edward J. Schulte
Edward J. Schulte
Edward J. Schulte was an architect who designed a number of mid-twentieth century churches notable for their blending of a modern idiom with traditional function. Inspired by an encounter with Ralph Adams Cram he devoted himself to building church buildings, designing over 88...
of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio. Cincinnati is the county seat of Hamilton County. Settled in 1788, the city is located to north of the Ohio River at the Ohio-Kentucky border, near Indiana. The population within city limits is 296,943 according to the 2010 census, making it Ohio's...
was chosen as the architect for a new cathedral church. The cornerstone
Cornerstone
The cornerstone concept is derived from the first stone set in the construction of a masonry foundation, important since all other stones will be set in reference to this stone, thus determining the position of the entire structure.Over time a cornerstone became a ceremonial masonry stone, or...
was laid on June 4, 1951 and it was dedicated by Bishop Francis Thill
Francis Augustine Thill
Francis Augustine Thill was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as Bishop of Salina from 1938 until his death in 1957.-Biography:...
on June 6, 1953. A renovation project in 1998 altered the interior and an enlarged gathering space and parish hall were added in 2000.
Architecture
Sacred Heart Cathedral’s architecture references the rural character of Northwestern Kansas and relates it to the Eucharistic aspects of the Catholic Church. Concrete grain elevatorsGrain elevator
A grain elevator is a tower containing a bucket elevator, which scoops up, elevates, and then uses gravity to deposit grain in a silo or other storage facility...
dot the landscape and contain the areas primary crop, wheat. The sides of the exterior of the cathedral are rounded and mimic the grain elevators and symbolize the Church as God’s granary from which people are nourished by the Eucharist. The cathedral’s bell tower is also round and reflects the shape of a farm silo
Silo
A silo is a structure for storing bulk materials.Silo may also refer to:* Silo , a 3D modeling software* Silo , a defunct chain of retail electronics stores* SILO , used in Linux...
. As farm animals gather to be nourished at the silo, so people gather within the church building for their spiritual nourishment from Christ, the Good Shepherd. The main entrance into the cathedral features a procession of the faithful in a bas relief. The figures represent a farm family, priests and religious who assist the bishop in carrying the cross. A Capuchin friar
Order of Friars Minor Capuchin
The Order of Friars Minor Capuchin is an Order of friars in the Catholic Church, among the chief offshoots of the Franciscans. The worldwide head of the Order, called the Minister General, is currently Father Mauro Jöhri.-Origins :...
kneels before the cross in adoration. The panel carries a quote from the Bible, “He who does not take up his cross and follow me is not worthy of me.”
The interior features a large baptismal font in the shape of the cross in the gathering space. Nearby is a triptych
Triptych
A triptych , from tri-= "three" + ptysso= "to fold") is a work of art which is divided into three sections, or three carved panels which are hinged together and can be folded shut or displayed open. It is therefore a type of polyptych, the term for all multi-panel works...
containing icons of the cathedral’s patron the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and the diocese’s primary patron Our Lady of Perpetual Help and St. Francis of Assisi, who is its secondary patron. The nave of the cathedral is lined with pillars that are 30 feet (9.1 m) around. At the base of the bell tower is a room that was formerly used as a baptistery. It now contains a shrine to Our Lady of Guadalupe
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Our Lady of Guadalupe , also known as the Virgin of Guadalupe is a celebrated Catholic icon of the Virgin Mary.According to tradition, on December 9, 1531 Juan Diego, a simple indigenous peasant, had a vision of a young woman while he was on a hill in the Tepeyac desert, near Mexico City. The lady...
. The statue in the chapel was from a small parish that closed in 1965. A bas relief of the Sacred Heart is featured on the back wall of the cathedral with a Latin phrase on its base, “Cor Jesu, inflama cor nostrum amore tui” (Heart of Jesus, inflame our hearts with your love). Twelve crosses with candles line the walls represent the Twelve Apostles and are where the walls were consecrated with Sacred Chrism
Chrism
Chrism , also called "Myrrh" , Holy anointing oil, or "Consecrated Oil", is a consecrated oil used in the Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Eastern Rite Catholic, Oriental Orthodox, in the Assyrian Church of the East, and in Old-Catholic churches, as well as Anglican churches in the administration...
when the cathedral was consecrated. The fourteen Stations of the Cross
Stations of the Cross
Stations of the Cross refers to the depiction of the final hours of Jesus, and the devotion commemorating the Passion. The tradition as chapel devotion began with St...
are etched into the east wall.
A 20 foot (6 m) tall crucifix
Crucifix
A crucifix is an independent image of Jesus on the cross with a representation of Jesus' body, referred to in English as the corpus , as distinct from a cross with no body....
dominates the sanctuary area. The circular canopy around the crucifix contains three Latin
Latin
Latin is an Italic language originally spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. It, along with most European languages, is a descendant of the ancient Proto-Indo-European language. Although it is considered a dead language, a number of scholars and members of the Christian clergy speak it fluently, and...
phrases: “Cor Jesu, spes in te morientium” (Heart of Jesus, hope of those who die in you); Domus Dei et porta coeli (House of God and gate of heaven); and “Cor Jesu, omni laude dignissimum, salve in te sperantium” (Heart of Jesus, most worthy of all praise, salvation of those who hope in you). The marble legs of the Altar
Altar
An altar is any structure upon which offerings such as sacrifices are made for religious purposes. Altars are usually found at shrines, and they can be located in temples, churches and other places of worship...
were taken from the former communion rail and it contains the relics of St. Boniface and St. Clement. The Blessed Sacrament
Blessed Sacrament
The Blessed Sacrament, or the Body and Blood of Christ, is a devotional name used in the Roman Catholic Church, Eastern Catholic Churches, Old Catholic, Anglican, and Lutheran churches, to refer to the Host after it has been consecrated in the sacrament of the Eucharist...
is housed in the chapel of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The stained glass windows
Stained Glass Windows
Stained Glass Windows was an early broadcast television program, broadcast on early Sunday evenings on the ABC network. The program was a religious broadcast, hosted by the Reverend Everett Parker....
in the cathedral were designed by Anton Wendling from Aachen, Germany and were assembled by Erhardt Stettner in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee is the largest city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, the 28th most populous city in the United States and 39th most populous region in the United States. It is the county seat of Milwaukee County and is located on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan. According to 2010 census data, the...
. The 25 foot high (7.62 m) windows depict various saints and cost $2,240.00 each. There are five smaller windows above the confessionals that cost $1,000 each.