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The Metropolitan Cathedral Church of St David, originally constructed in 1842, and was partially destroyed in 1941.

"1941 - 1952: A large enemy air raid occurred on 3rd March 1941 in which St.David's Cathedral was also destroyed. Incendiary bombs pierced the slates and ignited the roof space and the tinder dray wood was immediately consumed. The congregation was forced to return to worship in the old church on David Street, which was to be known as St.David's Pro-Cathedral. Father Peter F. Gavin was the new Administrator of the pro-cathedral.

1953 – 1959: Work began immediately for the planning and rebuilding of the restoration of the Cathedral to its former beauty. The task of redesigning the Cathedral was entrusted to Mr.T.G.Price and Messers.F.R.Bates & Son. Contemporary ‘Stations of Cross' and the Statues on side altars and the organ was commissioned. The Cathedral was re-opened, eighteen years since its destruction by bombing in 1941."

"In 1915 Cardiff was established as an Archdiocese. The first Archbishop to be appointed was Rev. James Romanus Bilsborrow. During this time it was decided that Cardiff should have a Cathedral. It was a matter of great joy for everyone at St. David's that it was declared as the Cathedral Church of the new Archdiocese of Cardiff on 12 th March 1920 . In 1921 Bishop Francis Mostyn of Menevia was named the second Archbishop of Cardiff. Fr.Alphonsus Van del Heuvel retired in 1922 and returned to his native Holland after serving a successful 27 years. He was succeeded by Rev. Canon Daniel Joseph Hannon" Text Source: (visit link)

Catholic Church in Wales

Archdiocese of Cardiff
Archbishop: The Most Rev. George Stack
Website: www.rcadc.org

Diocese of Menevia
Bishop: The Rt. Rev. Thomas Matthew Burns
Website: www.dioceseofmenevia.org

Type of Church: Cathedral Status of Building: Actively in use for worship Date of organization: 03/12/1920 Date of building construction: 01/01/1842 Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Stations of the cross Archdiocese: Cardiff Diocese: Menevia Address/Location: Cardiff Metropolitan Cathedral of St. David. 38 Char;es St Cardiff, Glamorgan Wales CF10 2SF Relvant Web Site: [Web Link] Dominant Architectural Style: Not listed

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