St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church - Baltimore MD
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St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church was established in 1840 by Father John Baptist Gildea. On May 21, 1840, the cornerstone was laid and dedicated on November 7, 1841. The church is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Waymark Code: WM17DDJ
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 01/31/2023
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From the NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES INVENTORY - NOMINATION FORM:
The congregation of St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church was established in 1840 under Father John Baptist Gildea. The priest himself is credited with designing the building which was the fifth Roman Catholic Church constructed in Baltimore. It was to serve the ever increasing wealthy, English-speaking Catholics in the Gay and Pratt Street area.
On May 21, 1840, the cornerstone was laid by Archbishop Eccleston and the Right Reverend John English of Charleston, South Carolina, gave the rain interrupted address. When the church was dedicated on November 7, 1841, the parish already extended from the harbor to Towson. By 1865, the church was over-crowded; reputedly there were at times 2,000 families in the congregation.
In 1879 the church was consecrated by Archbishop James Gibbons, one of four churches so recognized in America. This placed it under the direct protection of the Holy See.
The parish's most famous son was James Cardinal Gibbons (1834-1921). The founder, Father Gildea, was interred beneath the main altar at his death February 14, 1845.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 05/21/1840
Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
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Street address of Church:
120 North Front Street
Baltimore, MD United States
21202
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