Basilica of Saint John the Baptist (Canton, Ohio) explained

Basilica of Saint John the Baptist
Coordinates:40.8033°N -81.3772°W
Location:627 McKinley Avenue NW
Canton, Ohio
Country:United States
Denomination:Roman Catholic Church
Founded Date:1823
Dedication:1872
Architect:James Renwick Jr.
Completed Date:1871
Diocese:Youngstown
Rector:The Very Reverend John E. Sheridan
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St. John's Catholic Church
Added:27 May 1975
Refnum:75001533

The Basilica of Saint John the Baptist is a Catholic church in Canton, Ohio, United States.

History

The building was designed by American architect James Renwick Jr. (1818–1895). Construction was completed in 1871, and the church was dedicated in 1872.[1]

Saint John the Baptist was elevated to a minor basilica on June 19, 2012.[2] Bishop George V. Murry of Youngstown was the celebrant, assisted by his vicar general, Fr Robert Siffrin.

The pSt John the Baptist is the "oldest Catholic parish in northeastern Ohio", having been established in 1823.The Basilica houses a seventy-nine rank pipe organ built by Kegg Pipe Organ Builders of Hartville, Ohio. The specifications can be obtained here.

Fr Ronald M. Klingler served as pastor/rector for thirty years until his retirement on August 1, 2017. Fr John E. Sheridan was appointed the second rector of the basilica on August 1, 2017.

Notes and References

  1. Jeffery Howe, Houses of worship: an identification guide to the history and styles of American religious architecture, San Diego, Calif. : Salamander Books, Thunder Bay Press, c2003., reproduced at "James Renwick ", The Basilica of Saint John the Baptist. Retrieved September 10, 2012.
  2. News: Honorific title granted to church. August 25, 2012. The Vindicator. Vindy.com. September 10, 2012.