Cathedral of St. John Berchmans, Shreveport

Name: Cathedral of St. John Berchmans
Address: Shreveport, United States

#6 among attractions in Shreveport

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Cathedral of St. John Berchmans, Shreveport

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The Cathedral of Saint John Berchmans is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Shreveport, in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States. It is one of only eight parish churches in the world dedicated to the Jesuit Saint John Berchmans. In 2016, the cathedral acquired relics of the heart of St. John Berchmans from the Jesuit order in Belgium, displayed in a reliquary near the main altar. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1928 (96 years ago)Coordinates: 32°29'52"N, 93°45'1"W

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Highland - Stoner Hill (Highland Historic District)Shreveport United States

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Cathedral of St. John Berchmans – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Strand Theatre, Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Kings Highway Christian Church.

0.9 miN
Concerts and shows, Performing arts, Entertainment
Strand Theatre, Shreveport
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0.7 miN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Concerts and shows
Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, Shreveport
19 min walk • Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium is a historic performance and meeting venue at 705 Elvis Presley Boulevard in Shreveport, Louisiana.
1.1 miN
Church
Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Shreveport
30 min walk • Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Shreveport, Louisiana was built in 1896. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. The current structure is the third church, with the first being constructed in 1856 by Fr.
1.1 miS
Church, Romanesque architecture
Kings Highway Christian Church, Shreveport
29 min walk • Kings Highway Christian Church is a historic Disciples of Christ church in Shreveport, Louisiana. Kings Highway Christian Church was established on May 20, 1923. Kings Highway Christian Church is also nearby C.E. Byrd High School.
1.4 miSE
Museum, Art museum
Meadows Museum of Art, Shreveport
36 min walk • The Meadows Museum of Art at Centenary College of Louisiana in Shreveport is charged with the collection, conservation, preservation and interpretation of visual art works of museum quality.
1.4 miNE
Gambling, Nightlife, Casino
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0.7 miN
Interesting neighbourhood
Scottish Rite Cathedral, Shreveport
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1 miS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Mark's Cathedral, Shreveport
27 min walk • St. Mark's Cathedral is an Episcopal cathedral in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States. It is the seat of the Diocese of Western Louisiana. The first services of the Episcopal church in Shreveport were celebrated by the Rt. Rev. Leonidas Polk, the Bishop of Louisiana in March 1839. That liturgy is considered the founding day of St.
~1020 ftNW
32°29'59"N • 93°45'9"W
Fairfield Studios, Shreveport
5 min walk • Bridge
0.8 miN
Synagogue
B'Nai Zion Temple, Shreveport
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0.6 miN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Shreveport
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Which popular attractions are close to Cathedral of St. John Berchmans?

Nearby attractions include Fairfield Studios, Shreveport (5 min walk), Antioch Baptist Church, Shreveport (12 min walk), St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Shreveport (16 min walk), Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, Shreveport (19 min walk).