The Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI) arrived in Brownsville in 1849 after the Bishop of Galveston requested their help. Construction of the Gothic Revival style building began in 1856 using 250,000 bricks made as tithes by parishioners.
The Cathedral has gone through some rough times. It has survived hurricanes, fires and explosions. In 1980, Immaculate Conception was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
Now, our Church needs your bricks again! The restoration of our beloved home is in need of additional funds. There are still many items in want of repair.
• The Sacristy roof repair is still ongoing since there were insufficient funds at the time of the Cathedral roof repair
• Main entry doors fronting 12th Street is expected to be replaced to their original design
• The 1935 Kilgen Pipe Organ is in need of upgrades and a new console
We now have an opportunity to leave a lasting imprint in our religious home. As an effort to help raise money for our beloved church’s restoration, we are offering personalized brick pavers that will be placed in the front walkway of the Cathedral for all to share and admire. The laser engraved bricks are guaranteed for life, with permanent paint that will never wear away.
The bricks can be personalized with names, dates, scriptures, verses, or quotes about faith. You can also purchase a brick to honor a family member, celebrate a child, and recognize a special person, group or professional organization.
Your brick will be a visible historical reminder for generations
All proceeds will go towards the Cathedral’s restoration
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All proceeds will go towards the Cathedral’s restoration
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