St. James Cathedral (Orlando, Florida)

St. James Cathedral
Location in Florida
28°32′43″N 81°22′43″W / 28.5452°N 81.3787°W / 28.5452; -81.3787
Location215 N. Orange Ave.
Orlando, Florida
CountryUnited States
DenominationRoman Catholic Church
Websitewww.stjamesorlando.org
History
Founded1885
Architecture
StyleRomanesque Revival
CompletedJanuary 20, 1952
Specifications
Capacity1,200
Length181 feet (55 m)
Width88 feet (27 m)
Height83 feet (25 m)
Administration
DioceseOrlando
Clergy
Bishop(s)Most Rev. John Noonan
RectorRev. Miguel Gonzalez
Rector
Deacon(s)David Gray, Patrick McAvoy, and Carlos Sola

St. James Cathedral is a parish church and the seat of the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Orlando, John Noonan. The cathedral's patron saint is James, son of Zebedee, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus, and traditionally considered the first apostle to be martyred. The scallop shell has long been the symbol associated with St. James, and the cathedral uses it as its primary symbol. The parish operates St. James Cathedral School on nearby Robinson Street which offers classes from pre-school through eighth grade.