The Mass of rededicaiton of America's first Cathedral is this Saturday (a ticketed event. No, novices don't get any special privileges. We're not on the totem pole yet, remember? :)). I cannot wait to go see it! It's just up the way! That's so awesome!
George Weigel had a column on the Basilica in yesterday's USA Today: Where religious freedom rings. (As part of the reopening ceremonies there's a special Interfaith ceremony next Thursday evening.) [And it's a theme that Fr. Isaac Hecker would have resonated with!]
Rocco has some preliminary shots and more links.
Maybe next week ...
1 comment:
Gashwin,
I was there a few years ago before and the place was in major needs of restoration. The thing I remember the most was the musty smell that aggravated my sinuses throughout the mass. Other than that it was a beautiful structure that was in a decaying part of downtown Baltimore.
Maybe the restoration will encourage some activity back into this section of downtown – at least for a visit from tourists
Sincerely,
Dogwood
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