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| Landmark #2617 | Cameron County | Visited: September 2, 2018 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
| What is it? | The Gothic Revival cathedral that is the seat of the Diocese of Brownsville! |
| What makes it historical? | THE PLAQUE SAYS: Mass was first celebrated in this area in 1849 by the oblates of Mary Immaculate. This church building was completed ten years later. Father Peter Yves Keralum designed the structure, which features Gothic Revival styling. The rectory was the site of the first Texas oblate seminary and served as a haven for priests fleeing revolutions in Mexico. Immaculate Conception first became a Cathedral in 1874 when bishop Dominic Manucy lived here. The designation was not granted again until 1965, when Brownsville was named the seat of the newly formed diocese.
OTHER TIDBITS: That pretty well sums it up! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
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| How do I find it? | Listed Directions: 1218 E. Jefferson Street Brownsville, TX 78520 Annotations: From Austin: ~351mi (565km) — 5.9hrs |
| When should I go? | There is a daily Mass at 12:00 PM with additional Masses at 6:30 PM on Saturday and on Sundays at 8:00 AM, 10:30 AM,12:30 PM, and 7:00 PM! |