“San Felipe De Neri Parish serves as a spiritual sanctuary and a social center for the community. The current church building, erected in [insert year], holds a significant place on the National Register of Historic Places. The cathedral provides a warmly inviting atmosphere to participate in daily worship and mass ceremonies alongside parishioners. In 1855, Father Joseph Machebeur, a French priest appointed by Bishop Lamy, assumed the role of pastor, leading significant renovations to the church, including installing a new roof, altar, and pulpit. Further enhancements were made in 1916, with additions such as a pressed tin ceiling, painted interior, and new wooden flooring. The cathedral is committed to providing religious education, age-appropriate curricula, and sacramental training for children and adults.”
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