Today, our Men's Club will take a trip to Joliet to tour the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus. It was named after a Spanish nobleman who lived from 1204-40. The cathedral is the spiritual center for the Diocese of Joliet, IL. This magnificent structure was built in the 1950's and paid for by original diocesan members at a cost of $2.4 million. Replication today would have a price tag of a mere $20 million.
What tales will they tell of seeing this building of Pennsylvania granite, Indiana limestone and interiors with 25 varieties of imported marbles? The "wow" factor is sure to be the windows of translucent mosaics that illustrate 12 articles of the Apostles Creed. For the architectural aficionados, they will behold an edifice without steps from sidewalks to entrances; ample exits; accurate and acoustical sound amplification; devotional space where all may see and follow the liturgy; and a religious, devotional interior. Pictures will certainly be taken of the 190 foot high bell tower which contains 5 cast bronze bells, the largest weighing in at 2 tons. They are automatically set to sound the Angelus daily.
This will surely be an educational and enjoyable trip for all!
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