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| Saint Adalbert Basilica | |
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 Saint Adalbert Basilica | |
| 42°53′50″N78°49′52″W / 42.8972759°N 78.8311436°W /42.8972759; -78.8311436 | |
| Location | 212 Stanislaus Street,Buffalo, New York |
| Country | United States |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Website | saintadalbertbasilica |
| History | |
| Status | Parish church |
| Founded | 1886 |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | "Active" |
| Architect | Raymond Huber |
| Style | Romanesque |
| Completed | 1890 |
| Construction cost | US$63 thousand |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 240 feet (73.2 m) |
| Width | 118 feet (36.0 m) |
| Height | 151 feet (46.0 m) |
| Materials | Brick |
| Clergy | |
| Pastor | Rev. James Monaco |
Saint Adalbert Basilica, (referred to inPolish as Bazylika Swietego Wojciecha) is a historicRoman Catholic church located onBuffalo,New York'sEast Side within theDiocese of Buffalo. It is a prime example of thePolish Cathedral style of church architecture in both its opulence and grand scale. A rare and special designation bestowed on the parish occurred in 1907, when the Vatican proclaimed St. Adalbert a basilica, the first in the USA. The proclamation, as well as its English translation, can be viewed to this day in the basilica's museum room.
Built by Huber and Company in 1890, it was built byPolish immigrants. The building itself isbrick, its dimensions are 240 feet (73 m) long, 118 feet (36 m) wide, nave 70 feet (21 m) high, the two towers are 150 feet (46 m) high with adome 40 feet (12 m) wide and soaring 125 feet (38 m) above the main nave. At that time it was the largestchurch in WesternNew York and cost $63,000 without the furnishings. The 36 stained glass windows of the Basilica were produced byFranz Mayer & Co. of Munich, Germany. The interior was decorated byJozef Mazur.[1]
The St. Adalbert's Response to Love Center, run by Sister Mary Johnice, is located next to the Basilica and provides services for the poor of Buffalo, such as hot meals, a food pantry, toys and clothing for children,GED classes, and basic career-related computer training. In 2016, St. Adalbert's former rectory was transformed into the Mother Teresa Home, a haven for pregnant women operated by the Diocesen Office of Pro-Life Activities.
The last mass was scheduled for November 25, 2007, but had been put on hold due to the parish having filed an appeal to the Vatican. In February 2008 the Vatican's highest Canonical Court upheld BishopEdward Kmiec's decision to close the church. An appeal was made by the "Save St. Adalbert" committee, and the process was delayed. Again revisited, The Vatican Congregation for the Clergy has upheld the decision to merge St. Adalbert Parish into St. John Kanty Parish, with St. Adalbert's remaining open for worship. The final weekly Mass at St. Adalbert's was celebrated on Sept. 18, 2011, marking the end of the yearlong observance of the 125th anniversary of the parish. St. Adalbert Basilica remains open to this day for four yearly special masses plus weddings, funerals, baptisms, tours, and other occasions.
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