Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

Rising as Kansas City's tallest building in 1883, the cathedral's renowned dome was gilded with 23-karat gold leaf in 1960.

Jul 12, 2024

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Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

416 W 12th St, Kansas City, MO 64105 (Map)
Built: 1882-1883
Architect/Style: T.R. Tinsley // Romanesque
Area: Quality Hill

The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is an iconic Catholic cathedral located in Kansas City, Missouri. It serves as the seat of the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph.

This cathedral is a key historical and architectural landmark within the Quality Hill neighborhood, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Historical Background

The original 1833 log church of St. Francis Regis. Courtesy: Missouri Valley Special Collections, Kansas City Public Library, Kansas City, MO

The Rev. Benedict Roux was the first to bring the Catholic faith to Kansas City in 1833. He constructed a simple log church named St. John Francis Regis at Eleventh and Broadway.

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