Renovations at the Corpus Christi Cathedral were complete in time for the Diocese of Corpus Christi to celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi on June 4.
Renovation work at the cathedral has been ongoing for more than a year. Because of this, several significant events for area Catholics, including the installment of Bishop Mario Avilés and the funeral of Bishop Emeritus René Gracida, were held at Most Precious Blood Catholic Church.
But now, Corpus Christi Cathedral in uptown Corpus Christi is once again the heart of the diocese.
Avilés will celebrate Mass and the consecration of a new cathedral altar starting at 6 p.m. June 4. Doors open at 5 p.m. A special procession will follow, from the cathedral courtyard through downtown and back to the cathedral for a blessing of the tabernacle. A light reception will follow in the courtyard.
The Mass and procession will be livestreamed on the Diocese of Corpus Christi Facebook page, YouTube channel and the CCCN app.
Here’s what elements have changed inside the cathedral:
The exterior of the cathedral will remain familiar.
Other elements retained from before the renovation include statues, stained glass, murals in the apse, green marble, columns, light fixtures and the ceiling design.
The cathedral originated as St. Patrick’s Parish, established in 1853 as the city’s first Catholic church.
Olivia Garrett covers education and community news in South Texas. Have a story idea? Contact her at olivia.garrett@caller.com.
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