Bishop Buddy Scrapbook 1941-1945

THE TRfeu~- E ·SUN SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, SATURDA'f,'JANUARY 25, 1941 DEDICATING

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I NEW ST. JOSEPH'S CATHEORAL

Bishop Buddy To Officiafe Al Ceremony Remodeled to such an extent it is virtually a new structure, St. Joseph's cathedral, Third ave. and Beach st., will be dedicated in solemn ceremonied at 12:15 p.m. to- morrow by Bishop Charles F. Bud• dy. Built in Spani.:;h renaissance style, the imposing edifice was recon- structed by all union labor at a cost of $100,000, according to Bishop Buddy. Mahogany Pews Almost all the equipment, includ- ing mahogany pews with rubber- cushioned kneelers, three marble altars and art glass windows, was made in San Diego. The cathedral will have a seati11g capacity of 1100, about twice that of the old building, whose construction defects made it necessary virtually to raze the structure and replace it with a modern, earthquake-proof church. The interior will be lighted in- directly, and a ventliation system has been installed. Among special features is a small private chapel for 60 persons, opening off the a!tar, with a ramp leading to a private entrance for sick and infirm. Mass To Follow Buddy and priests of the diocese today consecrated the altars. After tomorrow's dedication, solemn p"n- tificial mass will be celebrated. The event is open to th~ public, with no formal invitations issued. ---•----

Sealing Capacity Doubled in Reconstruction Project

Reconstructed at a cost of $100,000, the new St. monies at which Bishop Charles F. Buddy (inset) will officiate.

oseph's cathedral will be dedicated tomorrow in cere-