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Cathedral Dedication


COMPLETED CATHEDRAL
The Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Dodge City opened its doors for the first time Dec. 9 for a dedication Mass that also celebrated the 50th anniversary of the diocese. See the ARTICLE here!

BAPTISMAL FONT OF NEW CATHEDRAL IN DODGE CITY
A marble baptismal font forms a cross in the entryway of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Dodge City. The cathedral, dedicated on Dec. 9, is the first constructed in the United States in the new millennium.




BISHOP BLESSES BAPTISMAL FONT
Bishop Ronald Gilmore blesses the baptismal font at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Cathdral Dec. 9. At his left is seminarian Wesley Schawe. See Bishop Gilmore's Sermon HERE!

 
 
BISHOP GREETS GUESTS
Bishop Ronald Gilmore greets guests attending the dedication of the Our Lady of Guadalupe Cathedral Dec. 9.
 
 
 
 
 

BISHOPS ARRIVE AT CATHEDRAL
Bishops arrived at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe Dec. 9 from the Dodge City Bed and Breakfast for the dedication ceremony via the Dodge City Trolley.
 
NUNCIO SHARES MESSAGE FROM POPE
Apostolic Nuncio Gabriel Montalvo shares Pope John Paul II's best wishes at the beginning of the dedication ceremony Dec. 9.

CARDINAL AND BISHOP GILMORE
Roger Cardinal Manony of Los Angeles and Bishop Ronald Gilmore chat during a reception dinner following the dedication ceremony Dec. 9.


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