Cathedral of Christ the King (Lexington)
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The Cathedral of Christ the King is a Roman Catholic cathedral
located in Lexington, Kentucky
, United States
. It is the seat of the Diocese of Lexington
.
on July 22, 1945. Initially, Mass and other parish functions were held in the chapel at St. Catherine’s Academy. The Rev. George J. O’Brien was named the parish's first pastor. He had to resign soon after because of ill health and was replaced by the Rev. Richard O’Neill. The parish moved to its current site on May 12, 1946. Parish functions were held in a pre-fabricated structure. Christ the King School was opened in 1951 and the Sisters of Divine Providence formed the initial faculty. The present church and rectory
was built in the Modern
architectural style from 1965-1967 for $1.5 million. On January 14, 1988 Blessed John Paul II established the Diocese of Lexington, and Christ the King became the cathedral for the new diocese. The Cathedral Center was added to the parish facilities in 1992.
Cathedral
A cathedral is a Christian church that contains the seat of a bishop...
located in Lexington, Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky
Lexington is the second-largest city in Kentucky and the 63rd largest in the US. Known as the "Thoroughbred City" and the "Horse Capital of the World", it is located in the heart of Kentucky's Bluegrass region...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. It is the seat of the Diocese of Lexington
Roman Catholic Diocese of Lexington
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Lexington is a Roman Catholic diocese in Kentucky. It was founded on January 14, 1988.The past bishops of the diocese are:*James Kendrick Williams *Ronald William Gainer...
.
History
Christ the King Parish was established in the Diocese of CovingtonRoman Catholic Diocese of Covington
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Covington is a Roman Catholic diocese in Northern Kentucky, covering that includes the city of Covington and the following Kentucky counties: Boone, Kenton, Campbell, Gallatin, Carroll, Grant, Owen, Pendleton, Harrison, Bracken, Robertson, Mason, Fleming, and Lewis. ...
on July 22, 1945. Initially, Mass and other parish functions were held in the chapel at St. Catherine’s Academy. The Rev. George J. O’Brien was named the parish's first pastor. He had to resign soon after because of ill health and was replaced by the Rev. Richard O’Neill. The parish moved to its current site on May 12, 1946. Parish functions were held in a pre-fabricated structure. Christ the King School was opened in 1951 and the Sisters of Divine Providence formed the initial faculty. The present church and rectory
Rectory
A rectory is the residence, or former residence, of a rector, most often a Christian cleric, but in some cases an academic rector or other person with that title...
was built in the Modern
Modern architecture
Modern architecture is generally characterized by simplification of form and creation of ornament from the structure and theme of the building. It is a term applied to an overarching movement, with its exact definition and scope varying widely...
architectural style from 1965-1967 for $1.5 million. On January 14, 1988 Blessed John Paul II established the Diocese of Lexington, and Christ the King became the cathedral for the new diocese. The Cathedral Center was added to the parish facilities in 1992.