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Baltimore's Basilica of the Assumption -- formally known as Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary -- is on the corner of Cathedral and Mulberry streets and describes itself as America's first cathedral. The Basilica was designed by John Carroll, the country's first Catholic bishop, and Benjamin Henry Latrobe, who was involved with the design of the United States Capitol. Carroll said that he wanted the design of the Basilica of the Assumption to reflect American architecture rather than the more somber designs in European cathedrals. Construction of the basilica took place from 1806 to 1821. The Basilica of the Assumption has been instrumental in many m...
Baltimore's Basilica of the Assumption -- formally known as Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary -- is on the corner of Cathedral and Mulberry streets and describes itself as America's first cathedral. The Basilica was designed by John Carroll, the country's first Catholic bishop, and Benjamin Henry Latrobe, who was involved with the design of the United States Capitol. Carroll said that he wanted the design of the Basilica of the Assumption to reflect American architecture rather than the more somber designs in European cathedrals. Construction of the basilica took place from 1806 to 1821. The Basilica of the Assumption has been instrumental in many milestones for the Catholic faith. Three Plenary Councils met at the church and helped shape several monumental decisions, including calling for the evangelization of Native Americans and African-Americans following the Civil War. In 1972 the structure was deemed a National Landmark, and in 1993 the National Conference of Catholic Bishops designated it a National Shrine. Notable visitors to the Basilica include Pope John Paul II and Mother Teresa.
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Eclectic schedule
SEPTEMBER THROUGH SEPT. 14 RV Outdoor Show, Fairgrounds THROUGH SEPT. 18 Contemporary Ceramics from Wales, Clayworks THROUGH SEPT. 18 Symbiosis: Animal and Human Form, Clayworks THROUGH OCT. 5 Tableware Show, Potters THROUGH DEC. 8 Selling the Candidates:...Tags: Walters Art Museum, Public Holidays, Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, Baltimore Museum of Art, Michael Buble
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Right way to save Mechanic Theatre
Thanks to Edward Gunts for pointing to a solution regarding the Morris A. Mechanic Theatre and its uncertain future ("Heightened drama," Aug. 4). The architectural and cultural significance of the building is without question, as affirmed by a unanimous...Tags: Architecture, Morris A. Mechanic Theatre
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Designs big, small win awards
Sun Architecture CriticTen years ago, St. Anthanasius Chapel in Curtis Bay appeared destined for the wrecking ball, after the Archdiocese of Baltimore closed it out of concerns that the 1891 building was structurally unsound. But today, the chapel is once again a meeting...Tags: Renovation, Architecture, Edgar Allan Poe, National Government, Mount Vernon Place
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Casting in the spirit
Sun Art CriticIt may seem an unlikely story, but Joe Sheppard's career as portraitist to popes and cardinals had its genesis in a boxing ring. "Years ago, I used to box every Saturday at Mack Lewis' gym on Broadway," recalls the 77-year-old Maryland artist, who now...Tags: Sculpture, William H. Keeler, John Paul II, Pope, Religious Leaders
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Catholic bicentennial
Sun reporterThe Archdiocese of Baltimore will celebrate its bicentennial starting next month with work on a new prayer garden near downtown, musical performances in the Basilica of the Assumption and an exhibit of the Catholic community's history at St. Mary's...Tags: Washington Nationals, National Government, William H. Keeler, Executive Branch, George Bush
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Creating divine designs
Sun architecture criticSome college students go to Cancun or Daytona Beach for spring break. Ryan Mullen and J.P. Mikolajczyk started theirs inside a cavernous metal shop in Glen Burnie, helping to build an altar for Pope Benedict XVI to use next month when he visits the...Tags: Christianity, Defense, Roman Catholic, Metal and Mineral, Architecture
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Classical music schedule
MARCH March 21 // Astral Winds; Evergreen March 21 // Bach's St. John Passion; Christ Lutheran March 21-22 // Annapolis Symphony, conductor Jose-Luis Novo, pianist Orli Shaham; MD Hall March 25 // Pianist Donald Minaldi; Clarice March 25-April 10 //...Tags: Monuments and Heritage Sites, Music Industry, Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, Yo-Yo Ma, Tourism and Leisure
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The Seven Wonders of Maryland
Sun reporterThere are wonderful things to see and learn about everywhere you turn in Maryland. From Antietam National Battlefield to the Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse. From the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to the Appalachian Trail.Even the Patterson Park Pagoda is...Tags: Mormon, Fort McHenry, Monuments and Heritage Sites, Patterson Park, Towson
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Gunman's family is 'deeply sorry'
The family of Virginia Tech gunman Seung-Hui Cho spoke out yesterday for the first time since the shootings, saying in a statement that they felt "hopeless, helpless and lost,"' and were left heartbroken by the "terrible, senseless tragedy" Cho...Tags: Interior Policy, Health and Safety at School, Illnesses, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Murder
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Bells toll to commemorate basilica's ties to France
Sun reporterBells rang 200 times on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean yesterday to celebrate the centuries-old relationship between France and the Basilica of the Assumption in Baltimore. As part of a week of celebrations for the restored basilica, Cardinal William...Tags: Church and State Relations, William H. Keeler, Statue of Liberty, Christianity, Defense
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Mount Vernon
Special to baltimoresun.comOne of Baltimore's greatest havens for fine art, music, architecture, history and all other aesthetic delights is Mount Vernon. Just north of downtown, the neighborhood is a thriving cultural center and an intrinsic element making up Baltimore's diverse...Tags: Walters Art Museum, Monuments and Heritage Sites, Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, Guilford (Baltimore, Maryland), Tourism and Leisure
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A spiritual home, reborn
Sun reporterTwo years after closing for restoration, the doors of the Basilica of the Assumption swung open again yesterday, welcoming worshipers and visitors back into America's first cathedral. "We in Baltimore have the blessing of having a special treasure in our...Tags: National Government, William H. Keeler, Fells Point, Cults and Sects, Mount Vernon
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