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Part of Beaumont's Faith Trail, the Saint Anthony Cathedral Basilica is breathtaking.
Our current Visitors Guide magazine features this highlight of the amazing historic sanctuary that sits in the heart of downtown Beaumont. We thought it would be nice to feature it here for you to enjoy too.
From the plaza in front of Saint Anthony Cathedral Basilica, the sacred sanctuary soars heavenward. Atop the church sits a copper dome and a statue of Saint Anthony of Padua, the patron of lost things. The huge, bronze doors are imprinted with images of Jesus Christ and adorned with bishop staffs as door pulls. The inscription above reads Mater Ecclesia, Mother Church, and Porta Caeli, gates of heaven. The cathedral is the "mother church" to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Beaumont. But whatever your faith, the cathedral is an awe-inspiring place of worship offering magnificent views that any visitor can appreciate.
The church's cornerstone was laid in 1903 and it was completed in 1907. Pope Benedict XVI recognized the vitality of pastoral ministry, liturgical excellence, beauty, precious art and historical significance of this sacred site in 2006 by granting the title of "Minor Basilica" to Saint Anthony Cathedral.
Today, Saint Anthony Cathedral Basilica is one of 13 Cathedral Basilicas in the United States. It is designated by the State of Texas and the City of Beaumont as a historic landmark. Make an appointment for a guided tour and "Like" their page on Facebook. You'll thank heaven you did!
