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Louisville, Kentucky
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The Cathedral of the Assumption, completed in 1852, is the third oldest Catholic cathedral in the United States still in use today.
The cathedral is designed in the Gothic Revival style, characterized by its pointed arches and ribbed vaults, which were popular in the mid-19th century.
In the 1990s, the Cathedral of the Assumption underwent a major restoration to preserve its historical and architectural integrity, which included restoring its stained glass windows and intricate woodwork.
The Cathedral of the Assumption serves as the mother church of the Archdiocese of Louisville and is a central place for worship and community events.
The cathedral houses a magnificent pipe organ, which was installed in 1985 and is used for liturgical services and concerts.
The interior of the cathedral features beautiful religious artwork, including a series of Stations of the Cross that were imported from Germany in the 19th century.
The Cathedral of the Assumption was the site of the funeral of Thomas Merton, a renowned American Trappist monk and poet, in 1968.
