St. Joseph's Cathedral, Allahabad

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Cathedral of St Joseph
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Cathedral of St Joseph
Location of the cathedral in Uttar Pradesh
25°27′27″N81°50′40″E / 25.4575°N 81.8444°E / 25.4575; 81.8444
Location32, Thornhill Road, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh 211 002
Country India
Denomination Roman Catholic
Website www.dioceseofallahabad.org
History
Status Cathedral
Founded1879 (1879)
Dedication St. Joseph
Architecture
Functional statusActive
Administration
Diocese Diocese of Allahabad
Clergy
Archbishop Most. Rev. Raphy Manjaly
Bishop(s) Vacant

St. Joseph's Cathedral is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Allahabad, in Prayagraj, India. [1] [2] Built in 1879, the cathedral represents a fine example of Italian architecture. [3] [4] It is said that the craftsmen and materials were brought from Italy. [5]

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