St. Joseph Basilica (Webster, Massachusetts) Explained

St. Joseph Basilica
Webster
Location:Webster, Massachusetts, USA
Religious Affiliation:Roman Catholic
Status:minor basilica
Leadership:Msgr. Anthony Czarnecki
Website:stjosephwebster.com
Architecture Style:Neo-Gothic
Year Completed:c.1910-1935
Architect:John William Donohue

St. Joseph Basilica[1] is a parish church in Webster, Massachusetts,[2] founded in 1887 as the first Catholic parish designated for Polish immigrants in New England. Located in the Catholic Diocese of Worcester, it was raised to the dignity of a minor basilica in 1998 by Pope John Paul II.

Architecture

St. Joseph Basilica is a neo-gothic structure designed by architect John W. Donohue, who was for many years the official architect of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield, which at the time encompassed Webster and all of Worcester County.

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References

  1. Book: Parks, Roger N.. Writings on New England history: additions to the Bibliographies of New England history series (to 2001). St. Joseph Basilica (Webster.. Bibliography. Committee for a New England. 2003-01-01. Massachusetts Historical Society. en.
  2. Web site: St. Joseph Basilica, Webster, Massachusetts, USA. www.gcatholic.org. 2017-02-22.

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