Sacred Spaces of New England

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Saint Joseph Cathedral, Manchester, New Hampshire

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Founded in 1869 to serve the needs of Irish immigrants, Saint Joseph Cathedral is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Manchester. Designed by Patrick C. Keely, the 1869 church building underwent a major expansion that was completed in 1894, when Saint Joseph Parish Church became consecrated as Saint Joseph Cathedral. Following the movement popular after the Second Vatican Council, the high altar, Stations of the Cross, and many other decorations were removed in 1968. In 2014, the diocese began an initiative starting with the installation of similar pieces removed from Holy Trinity Church in Boston after it closed to restore the church’s interior to its original Gothic Revival design.

145 Lowell St.
Manchester, NH 03104

St. Valentine’s Polish National Catholic Church, Northampton, Massachusetts

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Founded in 1931 by Polish Americans, the St. Valentine’s Polish National Catholic Church is a parish in Northampton, Massachusetts and a member of the Polish National Catholic Church. Following the Old Catholic movement, it is separate from the Roman Catholic Church, as it differs theologically by embracing different positions. The nave, which houses up to 500 parishioners, has a triple barrel-vaulted ceiling with the center vault depicting simple ornamental motifs and Jesus Christ ascending to heaven. On the arch above the altar is the Church’s symbol embodying its principles, which consists of the Book (representing the Word of God), the sun (the sign of religious freedom and fervor), the cross (the mark of suffering and consecration for others) and the palm (symbol of peace) along with the words, Prawda, Praca, Walka (English translation: Truth, Work, Struggle) indicating how these principles are to be incorporated into the routines of daily life.

127 King Street
Northampton, Massachusetts, 01060