From the buildings made by man to the extensive wilds in the west, there are many exquisite and spiritual places in Nebraska. Many of the houses of worship in Nebraska are wonderful, but one cathedral in particular stands above the rest as an awe-inspiring feat of architecture. St. Cecilia Cathedral in Omaha is an absolutely heavenly work of art.

You’ll find St. Cecilia Cathedral in Omaha, where it dominates its surroundings.
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Address: 921-925 South 41st Street, Omaha, NE 68105
Like all good things, St. Cecilia Cathedral took some time. Construction began in 1905, but it was not consecrated until 1959. You can see the hard work in the beautiful details of the building.
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When the cathedral was finished in 1959, it was one of the top ten biggest cathedrals in the United States. It certainly feels massive, especially from the inside.
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One of the things that makes St. Cecilia Cathedral so unique is that it was done in the style of the Spanish Renaissance Revival, which was less popular in the 1900s than European Gothic architecture.
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The cathedral’s incredible, custom organ was inaugurated in 2003.
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St. Cecilia Cathedral was also the site of an art heist—a painting called The Virgin Immaculata was cut from its frame and stolen in 2007. It is estimated to be worth $100,000, and has never been found.
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Luckily, the cathedral itself is a work of art too massive to carry away in the night, so the thieves left behind a beautiful feat of architecture for future generations to enjoy.
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If you’ve enjoyed this article, you should check out these Nebraska churches and this historic chapel as well.

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