About Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is a Catholic church located at 307 CONGRESS STREET, Portland, ME, 04101. Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception was founded in 1869. You can reach Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception at +12077737746.
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception through the years
- 1869 Founded
- 1985-06-20 Added to the National Register
Where is Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception located?
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is located at 307 CONGRESS STREET, Portland, ME, 04101. The building sits at coordinates 43.66162, -70.25428, placing it in Portland, ME 04101.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
The ZIP code 04101 area around Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is home to 17,832 residents with a median household income of $54,513 and a median age of 36.7 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.
What to expect at a service at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Roman Catholic parishes follow a structured liturgy called the Mass, celebrated worldwide in the same order.
- Mass lasts about an hour and includes Scripture readings, a homily, hymns, and Holy Communion.
- Visitors are welcome. Only baptized Catholics in good standing receive Communion; others come forward with arms crossed for a blessing.
- Dress is modest but not formal — business casual is typical for Sunday Mass.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on the National Register of Historic Places
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 85001257, added to the Register on 1985-06-20.
Read the official NPS nomination for Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception →
Churches sharing the architectural tradition of Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
5 other US churches in the Gothic Revival tradition are indexed in Churches List.
- Cathedral of Christ the King Atlanta, GA · est. 1939
- St. Francis of Assisi New York, NY · est. 1892
- Saint John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church New York City, NY · est. 1840
- Most Blessed Sacrament Detroit, MI · est. 1915
- Blessed Sacrament Church Seattle, WA
Churches in the same diocese as Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception shares an ecclesiastical jurisdiction with 3 other parishes indexed in Churches List.
- Saint Louis Roman Catholic Church Portland, ME
- Holy Cross Catholic Church Lewiston, ME
- Saint Joseph Church Biddeford, ME
Churches founded the same year as Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1869 are indexed in Churches List.
- St. Vincent De Paul New York, NY
- Temple Presbyterian Church Philadelphia, PA
- Woodland Presbyterian Church Philadelphia, PA
- Mother of God Church Covington, KY
- Church of the Resurrection New York City, NY
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception by the numbers
Questions and answers about Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
- What denomination is Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception?
- This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception located?
- Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is located at 307 CONGRESS STREET, Portland, ME, 04101.
- When was Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception founded?
- Founded in 1869.
- Is Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 85001257, added 1985-06-20.
- What is the architecture of Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception?
- Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is a Gothic Revival building, designed by Patrick Charles Keely.
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