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St. Augustine Cathedral Bridgeport, Connecticut article by Sean J. Tobin |
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Architect: Henry Hardinge Menzies
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The Cathedral of St. Augustine in Bridgeport, Connecticut was built from 1865 to 1868, and recently underwent a two-and-a-half year renovation. Under the guidance of Bishop Lori, head of the Diocese of Bridgeport, and through the design of architect Henry Menzies, the cathedral has been returned to its place of splendor and prominence amongst Connecticut’s churches.
Although the church of St. Augustine was a large church when it was built, it was not originally designed to serve as a cathedral. According to Mr. Menzies, this had led to many functional problems over the years, and was a challenge to overcome during the design process. In addition, a series of renovations over the years had left the church bereft of any extraordinary presence deserving of a cathedral. The apse was plain and relatively empty. The finishes inside the church...
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