This building, formerly the Church of the Saviour, was designated the cathedral of the Diocese of Pennsylvania in 1992. It was built in 1898 to a design in the Italianate style by Charles W. Burns, and rebuilt 1906 after a disastrous fire. Its crowded and ornate interior, typical of the period, survived until the 1990’s when the rigidity of its layout was recognized as a severe handicap in the building’s new role as a cathedral. During this time the number of pews was steadily reduced to create more space.

The Cathedral in 1910

Old interior

Choir members

The choir processing