Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception
Catholic cathedral basilica of the Archdiocese of Denver
Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception
✟ Christian (Roman Catholic) | Denver, CO
Construction of this Cathedral, in the French Gothic style, began in 1906 and was completed six years later. It was elevated to a lesser basilica—an honorific bestowed by the Pope to designate a church of special historical or spiritual importance—in 1979. The foundation is granite from Gunnison, Colorado; the exterior walls are Indiana limestone; and much of the interior is marble from Marble, Colorado. The altars, pedestals, statues, pulpit, bishop’s throne (kathedra), and communion rail are of marble imported from Carrara, Italy. The 75 stained glass windows, crafted by F.X. Zettler and 50 artisans in Munich, Germany, are considered some of the finest in the world. The Cathedral Basilica hosts three daily Masses and five Sunday Masses, ministers to the local faithful, and serves the surrounding community. It also hosts a regular concert series.