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Guardian Angel Cathedral

Coordinates: 36°07′50″N 115°09′49″W / 36.13056°N 115.16361°W / 36.13056; -115.16361
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Guardian Angel Cathedral
Guardian Angel Cathedral is located in Nevada
Guardian Angel Cathedral
Location302 Cathedral Way
Las Vegas, Nevada
CountryUnited States
DenominationRoman Catholic Church
Websitewww.gaclv.org
History
Founded1963
Architecture
Architect(s)Paul R. Williams
StyleModern
Completed1963
Specifications
Capacity1,100[1]
Number of spiresOne
Administration
DioceseLas Vegas
Clergy
Bishop(s)Most Rev. Joseph A. Pepe
RectorRev. Gustavo Cruz

The Guardian Angel Cathedral is a cathedral of the Catholic Church in Winchester, Nevada. It is located at 302 Cathedral Way, just off the Las Vegas Strip, near the Encore Las Vegas hotel. Since the creation in 1995 of the Diocese of Las Vegas, it has been the seat of the bishop, previously having been a parish of the Diocese of Reno.

History

St. Viator Church was built on the site of the former city dump in 1955. The ground proved to be unstable and the church was condemned and torn down six months after it opened.[1] The Rev. Richard Crowley, CSV, now churchless, approached Moe Dalitz to donate land on the Las Vegas Strip.[2] Although Jewish, Dalitz liked the idea of having a church convenient for his casino workers. He donated land near the Desert Inn in 1961. Dalitz was familiar with the work of Los Angeles architect Paul R. Williams and approached him to design the new church. Guardian Angel Shrine was opened in October 1963. In 1977 Bishop Norman McFarland of the recently re-designated Diocese of Reno-Las Vegas designated the shrine as the co-cathedral. The diocese was divided in 1985 and the Diocese of Las Vegas was established.[3] Guardian Angel retained its status as a cathedral. The cathedral was renovated for $1.3 million in 1995.[1]

Architecture

Williams used an A-frame design for the church structure.[1] There is a large mosaic over the main entrance of the cathedral by Los Angeles artist Edith Piczek. It represents the Guardian Angel with three figures: Penance, Prayer and Peace. She also created the mural on the rear chancel wall is titled The Final Beginning. The stained glass windows are by her sister Isabel Piczek.[4] They are located in 12 triangular niches that bisect the A-frame.

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Guardian Angel Cathedral, Las Vegas, NV". Paul R. Williams Project. Retrieved 2015-12-24.
  2. ^ "Viatorians celebrate 50 years in valley". Las Vegas Sun. September 17, 2005. Retrieved 2015-12-24.
  3. ^ "Diocesan History". Diocese of Las Vegas. Retrieved 2015-12-24.
  4. ^ "Guardian Angel Cathedral Stained Glass Windows Photo Gallery". Guardian Angel Cathedral. Retrieved 2015-12-24.
  • Facade mosaic
    Facade mosaic
  • Chancel mural
    Chancel mural
  • Stained glass window
    Stained glass window


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