Cathedral of the Annunciation (Stockton, California)

Cathedral of the Annunciation
File:Cathedral of the Annunciation - Stockton CA.jpg
Location	400 W. Rose St . Stockton, California
Country	United States
Denomination	Roman Catholic
History
Founded	1942
Architecture
Status	Cathedral
Architect(s)	Henry Minton
Architectural type	Modified Gothic
Style	Gothic Revival
Completed	December 12, 1942
Construction cost	$285,000
Specifications
Capacity	750
Materials	Brick
Administration
Diocese	Diocese of Stockton
Clergy
Bishop(s)	Most Rev. Stephen Blaire
Pastor(s)	Msgr. John Armistead

The Cathedral of the Annunciation is a Catholic cathedral in Stockton, California, United States. It is the seat of the Diocese of Stockton.

Archbishop John J. Mitty of San Francisco approved the building of a new parish in the north side of Stockton in 1941. As the population of the city was growing to the north, the decision was made to build a "new" St. Mary's, and then eventually tear down the "old" St. Mary's downtown that had been built in 1893 and was in bad need of repair. Monsignor William E. McGough was the first pastor of the "new" St. Mary's. He worked with San Francisco architect Henry Minton and Stockton contractors Shepherd and Green to construct the modified-Gothic church. The building permit for the church was issued on March 5, 1941 for a building that would cost $175,000 and take approximately one year to build. As the Second World War began, the pace of building slowed but did not stop. The building had been fully paid for before construction was finished and the total cost was $285,000. The church was dedicated on December 12, 1942.

The church is constructed of reinforced concrete, then faced with brick and ornamented with cast stone. The overall treatment is Gothic. A ninety-two-foot belfry tower is located in the northeast corner. Limestone steps lead to the entrance, which has a vaulted ceiling and terrazzo floor.

External links

• Official Cathedral Site
• Roman Catholic Diocese of Stockton Official Site