San Fernando Cathedral in San Antonio, Texas

San Fernando Cathedral was
founded in 1731 & is the
the oldest continuously
functioning Catholic
community in Texas.

The cornerstone of the original church was laid in 1738.  Construction was completed in 1750.  The church was expanded in the 1860s to meet the needs of its growing parish.  The architectural style of the cathedral is Gothic Revival.  The cathedral's Sanctuary is the walls of the original church.

The remains of Alamo heroes are entombed here.  The Cathedral is open....

Santo Toribio Romo was shot

in the back in the rectory of

his church in Agua Caliente,

Jalisco, Mexico.

A Crucifix hangs on the
wall above displays of
Votive Candles.











I think the photos above the candles are people for whom prayers are being said.

The Cathedral's doors

slide on a track.

This is the first time I've seen this type of door used in a religious building.

Eric & I arrived
during Mass.

This plaque commemorates
Pope John Paul II's visit

in September 1987.

San Fernando Cathedral is in the Main and Military Plaza Historic District, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.