Photos: St. Patrick's Cathedral Lights Up for the Christmas Season

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| 12/19/2024

By: Patrick Grady

The Good Newsroom took a tour of the holiday decorations at America’s Parish Church

A wreath dedicated to Cardinal Timothy Dolan's parents hangs by the pulpit.

Gifts are scattered under the St. Patrick's Christmas tree adorned with a banner denoting its nickname as "America's Parish Church."

The massive doorway of St. Patrick's is decorated in garlands and red ribbons beneath a large Advent wreath.

A closeup of the Nativitiy's family display before the baby Jesus is brought in for Christmas day.

The lit- up wreaths by the entrance of the cathedral line up with the intricate circular stained glass of the front of St. Patrick's.

The Advent wreaths sits at the front of the altar.

The pulipit at the front of the church, dedicated to Mark Tanz.

St. Joseph's shrine at the side of the cCathedral has a Christmas tree set up along with many of the other shrines.

A crowd forms to view the beautiful Nativity creche.

The St. Patrick's Nativity is always a highlight of the holiday tour with its expertly crafted statues.

St. Patrick’s Cathedral is always bustling with activity, but around the Christmas season, that sentiment is increased tenfold.

Thousands travel each year to see all the sights of New York City, and you can be sure that a visit to St. Patrick’s Cathedral is as a highlight of that tradition.

Many wreaths adorn the pillars bearing the names of donors and memorials to those dedicated to the ongoing mission that is being served by St. Patrick’s Cathedral. For those who are able, we encourage you to take the trip to see all of these beautiful decorations in person if you get a chance during the holiday season.

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