66-722: Christ Cathedral may refer to: Christ Cathedral (Garden Grove, California) , part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange in Orange County, California, formerly the Crystal Cathedral Christ Cathedral (Salina, Kansas) , listed on the National Register of Historic Places See also [ edit ] Christ Church Cathedral (disambiguation) Topics referred to by
132-410: A silicone -based glue. This and other measures are intended to allow the building to withstand an earthquake of magnitude 8.0. The building was constructed using over 10,000 rectangular panes of glass. Upon moving from the old Neutra sanctuary to the new Johnson/Burgee sanctuary in 1981, the congregation changed its name to the "Crystal Cathedral" – an alliteration derived from the appearance of
198-521: A $ 36 million mortgage and $ 7.5 million in other debt. Church officials said that they had been trying to negotiate payments but after several suits were filed and writs of attachment were granted, the church had to declare bankruptcy. The church received offers from a real estate investment group and nearby Chapman University . On July 7, 2011, the Diocese of Orange, which had previously purchased land and started planning for construction of
264-523: A couple blocks away and officially assumed the name Christ Cathedral Parish, held its Masses and other liturgies in the building known as The Arboretum—the same building that had served as the sanctuary church for Schuller's congregation before the opening of the new cathedral building in 1981. Crystal Cathedral Ministries held its final worship service in the Crystal Cathedral building on June 30, 2013. That congregation held its first service at
330-410: A household in the city was $ 58,994, and the median income for a family was $ 64,573 (these figures had risen to $ 75,024 and $ 85,730 respectively as of a 2007 estimate ). Males had a median income of $ 42,144 versus $ 34,159 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 24,294. 10.0% of the population and 6.8% of families were below the poverty line . Out of the total population, 12.5% of those under
396-428: A lease-back provision at below market rates for a period of time. On November 17, 2011, a federal judge approved selling the Crystal Cathedral to the Diocese of Orange for $ 57.5 million (equivalent to $ 78 million in 2023) . Days after the judge's ruling, Italian newspaper La Stampa used a picture of the Crystal Cathedral to illustrate an article reporting on the establishment of a Vatican commission "to put
462-411: A longer-term lease at nearby St. Callistus Church. The diocese transferred the parish to the Crystal Cathedral campus and renamed it Christ Cathedral Parish. The transfer of the cemetery located on the campus was immediate, and the diocese established offices on the campus soon after. Tod Brown , Bishop of Orange at the time, stated that the diocese would hire an architect to renovate the interior of
528-580: A new and larger cathedral in Santa Ana because growth of the diocese had rendered Holy Family Cathedral in Orange too small for diocesan functions, announced that it was "potentially interested" in buying the Crystal Cathedral campus for future use as its diocesan cathedral. There were three major factors that motivated the interest of the Diocese of Orange in the property: The diocese increased its initial offer of $ 50 million to $ 53.6 million, which included
594-412: A period some refer to as the "Orange Era". Southern California's real estate "boom" of 1886–1888, fueled by railroad rate wars, also contributed to a marked increase in population. Like most cities in Orange County, agriculture formed the backbone of the local economy, and growth thereafter was slow and steady until the 1950s, when a second real estate boom spurred development. Inspired by the development of
660-504: A plaza, earning it the nickname Plaza City . Orange was the first developed town site to be served by the California Southern Railroad when the nation's second transcontinental rail line reached Orange County. The town experienced its first growth spurt during the last decade of the 19th century (as did many of the surrounding communities), thanks to ever-increasing demands for California-grown citrus fruits,
726-698: A region-wide freeway system which connected Los Angeles' urban center with outlying areas like Orange, large tracts of housing were developed from the 1950s to the early 1970s and continues today, albeit at a much slower pace, at the eastern edge of the city. During the COVID-19 pandemic , the City of Orange approved the closure of North and South Glassell Street to open the Orange Plaza Paseo, where businesses located on each street could open socially-distant outdoor seating and patios. On December 8, 2020,
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#1732776161498792-705: A retired known Spanish soldier and the area's first landowner, was granted permission in 1809 by the Spanish colonial government to establish a rancho in " the place of the Arroyo de Santiago ". After the Mexican–American War , Alta California was ceded to the United States by Mexico with the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848, and though many Californios lost titles to their lands in
858-430: A skatepark and bowling center. The Woman's Club of Orange, organized in 1915, holds an annual flower show. Their clubhouse, built in 1923–1924, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The "Villa Park Orchards Association" packing house , located along the former Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway mainline, is the sole remaining fruit packing operation in Orange County. The Lewis Ainsworth House
924-439: A stop to garage style churches, boldly shaped structures that risk denaturing modern places for Catholic worship". The Vatican approved the use of the building two weeks after the judge's ruling. The sale to the diocese was finalized on February 3, 2012. Under the terms, Crystal Cathedral Ministries was allowed to lease most of the campus including the church for up to three years; the diocese offered Crystal Cathedral Ministries
990-465: Is a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining the district. Orange is unique among the region and the state in that it has the second largest concentration of historic buildings. A list of all of the buildings and sites in Orange appears in the National Register of Historic Places. The Civic Center was designed by Welton Becket in 1963. Though Orange is now a fully developed city, there are still several unincorporated portions of land within
1056-609: Is a restored house museum. Architectural styles in Old Towne Orange include Bungalow , Craftsman Bungalow , Arts and Crafts Movement , Hip roof cottage , Mediterranean Revival architecture , Prairie Style architecture , Spanish Colonial Revival architecture , and Victorian architecture . In 1978 and 1979, the California Sunshine was a professional soccer team that played regular season games in Orange. The city roots for major league teams:
1122-428: Is approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) north of the county seat , Santa Ana . Orange is unusual in this region because many of the homes in its Old Town District were built before 1920. While many other cities in the region demolished such houses in the 1960s, Orange decided to preserve them. The small city of Villa Park is surrounded by the city of Orange. The population of Orange was 139,911 as of 2020 . Members of
1188-489: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Church building disambiguation pages Christ Cathedral (Garden Grove, California) Christ Cathedral ( Latin : Cathedralis Christi ; Spanish : Catedral de Cristo ; Vietnamese : Nhà Thờ Chính Tòa Chúa Kitô ), formerly and informally known as the Crystal Cathedral , is an American church building and
1254-482: Is known for its affluence and political conservatism – a 2005 academic study listed Orange among three Orange County cities as being among America's 25 "most conservative", making it one of two counties in the country containing more than one such city ( Maricopa County, Arizona also has three cities on the list). Orange remains a somewhat conservative city in recent years; however, in 2016, Hillary Clinton defeated Donald Trump by 1,463 votes (2.7%). Nevertheless,
1320-405: Is warm and dry with average high temperatures of 74 to 84 °F (23 to 29 °C) and lows of 52 to 64 °F (11 to 18 °C). The period of November through March is somewhat rainy, as shown in the table to right. The Orange County area is also subject to the phenomena typical of a microclimate . As such, the temperatures can vary as much as 18 °F (10 °C) between inland areas and
1386-736: The 37th Senate District , represented by Democrat Dave Min . In the California State Assembly , it is split between the 59th Assembly District , represented by Republican Phillip Chen , and the 68th Assembly District , represented by Democrat Avelino Valencia . In the United States House of Representatives , Orange is split between California's 40th congressional district , represented by Republican Young Kim , and California's 46th congressional district , represented by Democrat Lou Correa . Orange, like much of Orange County,
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#17327761614981452-972: The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim of baseball and the Anaheim Ducks of ice hockey, right along the city borders across the Santa Ana River in Anaheim . In the city proper: the SoCal A's of the Southern California Collegiate Baseball Association play in Athletic (or Richland) Field. In the California State Senate , Orange is split between the 34th Senate District , represented by Democrat Tom Umberg , and
1518-728: The Reformed Church in America , the church first held services in space rented from the Orange Drive-In Theatre . The congregation moved to the present Christ Cathedral campus in 1961, erecting a building now known as the Arboretum, designed by architect Richard Neutra , as its initial sanctuary. In 1968, the congregation completed the Tower of Hope to provide office and classroom space but continued growth led to
1584-475: The Santa Ana Freeway . The junction of I-5 with two state highways ( SR 57 , the "Orange Freeway" and SR 22 , the "Garden Grove Freeway"), commonly called the "Orange Crush" , is one of the busiest interchanges in Orange County, and is located on the southwestern edge of the city. The Costa Mesa Freeway ( SR 55 ) also passes through Orange, meeting the eastern terminus of SR 22 in the southern part of
1650-540: The Spanish Empire granted 62,500 acres (253 km ) to José Antonio Yorba , which he named Rancho San Antonio . Yorba's great rancho included the lands where the cities of Olive , Orange, El Modena , Villa Park , Santa Ana , Tustin , Costa Mesa and Newport Beach stand today. Smaller ranchos evolved from this large rancho, including the Rancho Santiago de Santa Ana . Don Juan Pablo Grijalva,
1716-535: The Tongva and Juaneño / Luiseño ethnic group long inhabited this area. After the 1769 expedition of Gaspar de Portolá , an expedition out of San Blas, Nayarit , Mexico, led by Father Junípero Serra , named the area Vallejo de Santa Ana (Valley of Saint Anne). On November 1, 1776, Mission San Juan Capistrano became the area's first permanent European settlement in Alta California , New Spain . In 1801,
1782-643: The cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange , located in Garden Grove, California . The reflective glass building, by the firm of Philip Johnson / John Burgee Architects, seats 2,248 people. The church was touted as "the largest glass building in the world" when it was completed in 1981. The building has one of the largest musical instruments in the world, the Hazel Wright Organ . From its opening in 1981 to 2013,
1848-553: The original plaza , contains many of the original structures built in the period after the city's incorporation. It is a vibrant commercial district, containing Orange County's oldest operating bank and many dining and retail amenities. The Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997, and is the largest National Register District in California. The Old Towne Preservation Association
1914-503: The Diocese of Orange for use as the diocese's new cathedral . The building, especially the interior, was renovated to accommodate the Catholic liturgy . Following the completion of construction, the building was consecrated and formally renamed "Christ Cathedral", the seat of the Diocese of Orange, on July 17, 2019. The Garden Grove Community Church was founded in 1955 by Robert H. Schuller and his wife Arvella. A congregation of
1980-689: The Virgin Mary is capped by a spiraling canopy. The St. Callistus Chapel and Crypts were completed in October 2024. A dedication Mass was held by Bishop Vann on October 14, 2024, with the diocese officially considering the Christ Cathedral project to now be completed. The church's Hazel Wright Organ is the fifth largest pipe organ in the world, with 273 ranks and five manuals . Constructed by Fratelli Ruffatti based on specifications by Virgil Fox and expanded by Frederick Swann ,
2046-521: The aftermath, Grijalva's descendants retained ownership through marriages to Anglo - Americans . Since at least 1864, Los Angeles attorneys Alfred Chapman and Andrew Glassell , together and separately, held about 5,400 acres (22 km ) along both sides of the Santiago Creek (Glassell also had a 4,000-acre (16 km ) parcel where Costa Mesa is today). Water was the key factor for the location of their townsite (bordered by Almond Avenue on
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2112-478: The age of 18 and 7.5% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. From data, Orange is safer than 35% of U.S. cities, and Orange's violent crime rate is lower than the national average of 4 violent crimes per 1,000 residents at about 1 per 1,000 residents. Property crime rate is higher, at almost 16 property crimes per 1,000 residents, still lower than the national and state averages by at least 6. There were 94 crimes per square mile in Orange, higher than
2178-402: The amount of heat and outside light that enters the building, and improve its acoustics. Lights are also installed on the quatrefoils; at night, they give the building a shimmering effect described as a "box of stars". Crape myrtle trees were planted along the route from the parking lot to the plazas, symbolizing the "beginning" of holiness in progression to the altar. The Hazel Wright Organ
2244-545: The building (though the building was not constructed with crystal glass ). The congregation added the Prayer Spire in 1990. Beginning in 2010, creditors of Crystal Cathedral Ministries filed lawsuits to collect money due to them for providing goods, services and broadcasting The Hour of Power weekly TV show. A board member said that the total debt was $ 55 million. The church's board filed for bankruptcy October 18, 2010, citing $ 43 million in debt including
2310-524: The building intact". On May 25, 2017, the diocese signed general contractor Snyder Langston for the renovation, with construction slated to begin on June 1, 2017, and expected to be completed by late-2018. On June 29, 2018, the Bishop of Orange, Kevin Vann , proclaimed a "holy year of preparation" ahead of the solemn dedication. On October 13, 2018, the quatrefoils were blessed and officially illuminated for
2376-489: The building was the principal place of worship for Crystal Cathedral Ministries (now Shepherd's Grove ), a congregation of the Reformed Church in America , founded in 1955 by Robert H. Schuller . The ministry's weekly television program Hour of Power was formerly produced from the building. Crystal Cathedral Ministries filed for bankruptcy in October 2010 and in February 2012 sold the building and its adjacent campus to
2442-428: The campus of the former St. Callistus Church, which it renamed Shepherd's Grove, on July 7, 2013. The new location is 12921 Lewis Street at Garden Grove Boulevard, one mile south of the Crystal Cathedral. At the same time, St. Callistus Parish moved to the Crystal Cathedral campus, conducting worship in the Arboretum until the completion of the renovations to the cathedral building. St. Callistus Catholic school moved into
2508-465: The city are: The Orange International Street Fair has occurred annually over Labor Day Weekend in Downtown Orange since 1973. The fair draws an average of 400,000 in attendance every year. The Orange County Zoo is located in Orange at Irvine Regional Park . Shopping includes The Village at Orange and The Outlets at Orange , an outdoor shopping and entertainment center that includes
2574-444: The city council voted unanimously to continue to keep the street closed until state or local restrictions end or by council direction. The city has a total area of 25.2 square miles (65 km ), 24.8 square miles (64 km ) of which is land and 0.4 square miles (1.0 km ) of which is water. The total area is 1.75% water. Southern California is well known for year-round pleasant weather: The period of April through November
2640-680: The city that have not yet been annexed, including El Modena and North El Modena, Orange Park Acres , and Olive. The 2010 United States Census reported that Orange had a population of 136,416. The population density was 5,404.7 inhabitants per square mile (2,086.8/km ). The racial makeup of Orange was 91,522 (67.1%) White (46.8% Non-Hispanic White), 2,227 (1.6%) African American , 993 (0.7%) Native American , 15,350 (11.3%) Asian , 352 (0.3%) Pacific Islander , 20,567 (15.1%) from other races , and 5,405 (4.0%) from two or more races. There were 52,014 Hispanic or Latino residents, of any race (38.1%). The Census reported that 130,163 people (95.4% of
2706-696: The city voted 3% more Republican than the average of Orange County, and nearly 14% more Republican than the state of California as a whole. In 2020, Joe Biden carried the city by a larger margin, winning 52.5% of the vote to Donald Trump's 45.2%, though this was still much narrower than his statewide margin. According to the California Secretary of State , as of February 10, 2019, Orange had 69,828 registered voters. Of those, 25,744 (36.87%) were registered Republicans, 22,162 (31.74%) are registered Democrats, and 18,759 (26.86%) were independents. All public schools (excluding Santiago Canyon College ) in
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2772-553: The city was 70.60% White, 1.59% African American, 0.78% Native American, 9.22% Asian, 0.23% Pacific Islander, 13.84% from other races, and 3.74% from two or more races. 32.21% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 40,930 households, out of which 37.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.3% were non-families. 19.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.6% had someone living alone who
2838-522: The city. The eastern areas of Orange are served by the Eastern and Foothill Toll Roads ( SR 261 and SR 241 ) which connect the city with the cities of Irvine and Rancho Santa Margarita . The town's first rail service, the Santa Ana, Orange and Tustin Street Railway, was a 4.04 miles (6.50 km) long horsecar line that ran between Santa Ana and Orange, beginning in 1886. One year later,
2904-453: The coast, with a temperature gradient of over 1 °F per mile (0.3 °C/km) from the coast inland. California also has a weather phenomenon called " June Gloom " or "May Gray", which sometimes brings overcast or foggy skies in the morning on the coast, but usually gives way to sunny skies by noon, during late spring and early summer. The Orange County area averages 15 in (380 mm) of precipitation annually, which mainly occurs during
2970-426: The diocese and its members. In October 2012, the diocese held its first event at the cathedral, the 7th Orange County Catholic Prayer Breakfast. Prayer was held as part of the event, but the diocese did not celebrate Mass in the cathedral building until its solemn dedication after completion of the renovation. In the interim, the former St. Callistus Parish, which had relocated to the campus from its previous campus
3036-548: The facility to make it suitable for the Catholic liturgy, but that it did not intend to substantially change the exterior. On June 9, 2012, the diocese announced that the building would be known as "Christ Cathedral" when it became the diocese's new cathedral, and that Fr. Christopher Smith will be rector and episcopal vicar. The church's new patronal name was designated by the Holy See , while suggestions were also taken from
3102-452: The first time. The formal dedication Mass was held on July 17, 2019; at that time, Vann solemnly dedicated the former Crystal Cathedral building as Christ Cathedral and the building canonically assumed that name. A formal celebration event and Pacific Symphony concert was held on July 13, 2019, ahead of the dedication Mass. The shrine of Our Lady of La Vang was installed on the grounds in 2021. The 12-foot-tall (3.7 m) statue of
3168-536: The former Crystal Cathedral Academy facility, changing its name to Christ Cathedral Academy, in September 2013. On September 24, 2014, the diocese unveiled plans to remodel the Crystal Cathedral building, aiming to preserve the structure's architectural qualities, while extensively remodeling the interior to make it more suitable for the altar -centric Catholic liturgy . The project was overseen by Los Angeles-based design firm Johnson Fain, with William J. Woeger of
3234-512: The installation of air conditioning at the Arboretum, and seismic retrofitting . From the proceeds of a "For Christ Forever" fundraising campaign held in 2012, the diocese allocated $ 59 million towards the cost of renovating the cathedral. In 2014, an anonymous benefactor contributed $ 20 million in additional funding. However, it was later found that the estimates were reached without "serious study or professional recommendations"; in July 2016, it
3300-565: The instrument incorporates the large Aeolian-Skinner pipe organ built in 1962 for New York's Philharmonic Hall (now David Geffen Hall ), and the Ruffatti organ which had been installed in the church's previous sanctuary. Swann was organist at the Crystal Cathedral from 1982 to 1998. Following the Crystal Cathedral's final Hour of Power in June 2013, the organ was dismantled for a $ 2 million refurbishing led by Ruffatti. Re-installation of
3366-412: The need for a new sanctuary. Schuller commissioned the firm of Philip Johnson / John Burgee Architects to design the sanctuary. Construction of the Crystal Cathedral began in 1977 and was completed in 1980, built at a cost of $ 18 million (equivalent to $ 67 million in 2023) . The signature rectangular panes of glass comprising the building are not bolted to the structure; they are glued to it using
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#17327761614983432-659: The population) lived in households, 2,587 (1.9%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 3,666 (2.7%) were institutionalized. There were 43,367 households, out of which 16,303 (37.6%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 23,572 (54.4%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 5,260 (12.1%) had a female householder with no husband present, 2,424 (5.6%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 2,442 (5.6%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships , and 373 (0.9%) same-sex married couples or partnerships . 8,480 households (19.6%) were made up of individuals, and 3,115 (7.2%) had someone living alone who
3498-563: The population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 52,984 people (38.8%) lived in rental housing units. During 2009–2013, Orange had a median household income of $ 78,838, with 11.8% of the population living below the federal poverty line. As of the census of 2000, there were 128,821 people, 40,930 households, and 30,165 families residing in the city. The population density was 5,506.4 inhabitants per square mile (2,126.0/km ). There were 41,904 housing units at an average density of 1,791.2 per square mile (691.6/km ). The racial makeup of
3564-493: The region are managed by the Orange Unified School District , which serves approximately 28,000 students across the cities of Orange, Anaheim , Garden Grove , Santa Ana, Villa Park, and some unincorporated parts of Orange County. High schools include Orange High School , Villa Park High School , El Modena High School , and Canyon High School . Orange is situated near Interstate 5 , also known as
3630-515: The renovated organ was completed in early 2020. Re-voicing was put on hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic and resumed at the end of 2021 and the organ's restoration was completed on February 7, 2022. The organ is now regularly used during weekend Masses. A re-dedication concert featuring Hector Olivera was held September 30, 2022. Orange, California Orange is a city located in northern Orange County, California , United States. It
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3762-502: The south, Lemon Street on the west, Glassell Street on the east, and Maple Avenue on the north). Glassell needed a spot he could irrigate, bringing water down from the Santa Ana Canyon and the quality of the soil may have influenced his choice. Originally, the community was named Richland , but in 1873 Richland got a new name. In the book, Orange, The City 'Round The Plaza by local historian Phil Brigandi , it states, "In 1873
3828-413: The state average of 83, and at least 70 crimes higher than the national average of about 28. Statistically, year after year crime has continually decreased by 10%. On March 31, 2021, four people were killed and two more were injured in a mass shooting at an office complex along Lincoln Avenue in north Orange. According to the city's 2021 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in
3894-513: The teaching congregation De La Salle Brothers serving as liturgical consultant. The cathedral's glass walls were deemed problematic, as they contributed to heat and glare; the diocese's vice president of philanthropy Tony Jennison explained that "you could see people fanning themselves and even wearing sunglasses on Hour of Power ". It also hampered the ability to illuminate the interior at night, as well as its acoustics. The glass walls were lined with angled quatrefoils , which serve to reduce
3960-563: The town had grown large enough to require a post office, so an application was sent to Washington. It was refused, however, as there was (and is) already a Richland, California in Sacramento County . Undaunted, the Richlanders proposed a new name – Orange." The small town was incorporated on April 6, 1888, under the general laws of the state of California. Orange was the only city in Orange County to be planned and built around
4026-408: The winter and spring (November thru April) with generally light rain showers, but sometimes as heavy rainfall and thunderstorms. Coastal Torrance receives slightly less rainfall, while the mountains receive slightly more. Snowfall is extremely rare in the city basin, but the mountains in the surrounding areas receive snowfall every winter. Old Towne, Orange Historic District , a one square-mile around
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#17327761614984092-407: Was 34.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.7 males. There were 45,111 housing units at an average density of 1,787.3 per square mile (690.1/km ), of which 26,319 (60.7%) were owner-occupied, and 17,048 (39.3%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.1%; the rental vacancy rate was 5.1%. 77,179 people (56.6% of
4158-412: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.00. There were 31,256 families (72.1% of all households); the average family size was 3.42. In Orange, there were 32,096 people (23.5%) under the age of 18, 16,420 people (12.0%) aged 18 to 24, 39,574 people (29.0%) aged 25 to 44, 33,698 people (24.7%) aged 45 to 64, and 14,628 people (10.7%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
4224-437: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.02 and the average family size was 3.43. The population was spread out, with 26.7% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 33.3% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.7 males. The median income for
4290-577: Was disassembled and shipped back to Italy for an extensive restoration; it was also painted white so that it would not distract from the altar. To reflect the diversity of the Catholic community in the region, the reliquary of its altar conceals donated first-class relics connected to saints of American, Korean, Mexican and Vietnamese descent, including the Canadian Martyrs , Andrew Dũng-Lạc , Junípero Serra , Andrew Kim Taegon , and Rafael Guízar y Valencia . Other improvements made included
4356-406: Was estimated that the total cost of the renovations, as originally planned, would actually be $ 108 million. The diocese established a task force to reduce the cost of the project to $ 72 million, which was accomplished by using a marble veneer altar instead of solid marble, using a lower-cost source of stone of an equivalent quality rather than importing it from Italy, and planning to "keep the bones of
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