Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament (Sacramento, California)
| Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament | |
|---|---|
The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament from the intersection of K and 11th Streets in Downtown Sacramento | |
| 38°34′44″N 121°29′31″W / 38.579°N 121.492°W | |
| Location | 1017 11th St. Sacramento, California |
| Country | United States |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
| Website | www |
| History | |
| Founded | 1886 |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Bryan J. Klinch |
| Style | Italian Renaissance |
| Completed | June 12, 1889 |
| Construction cost | $250,000 (1889 estimate) |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 1,400 seats |
| Length | 200 feet (61 m) |
| Width | 100 feet (30 m) |
| Number of domes | One |
| Dome height (outer) | 175 feet (53 m) |
| Number of spires | Three |
| Spire height | Tallest: 215 feet (66 m) |
| Materials | brick, mortar, wood, reinforced concrete, steel frame |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Diocese of Sacramento |
| Clergy | |
| Bishop(s) | Most Rev. Jaime Soto |
| Rector | Rev. Michael O'Reilly |
The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sacramento, in Sacramento, capital of the state of California. It is the seat of Bishop Jaime Soto. The cathedral is located downtown at the intersection of 11th and K Streets.
The cathedral is considered both a religious and civic landmark. The diocese stretches from the southern edge of Sacramento County north to the Oregon border and serves approximately 1,000,000 Catholics. The diocese encompasses 102 churches in a 42,000 square mile region. The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament is one of the largest cathedrals west of the Mississippi River. Because of its size, it has sometimes been used as the site of final funeral Masses for former governors of California, most recently that of Pat Brown in 1996.