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SAINT MARK'S PRO-CATHEDRAL
Hastings, Nebraska |
Saint Mark's Pro-Cathedral is an exception to this definition in
several ways. The most important is that the Bishop of Nebraska does
not make his seat at Saint Mark's. By the canons of the Diocese
of Nebraska, the cathedral for the Diocese is
Trinity
Cathedral in Omaha.
Saint Mark's was the cathedral for the Missionary District of Western
Nebraska until that diocese merged with the Diocese of Nebraska in
1946. As a part of that merger, it was insisted that Saint Mark's
retain its designation as pro-cathedral representing the history and
missionary culture of the western part of the Diocese.
Return to About Saint Mark'sWhat is a Cathedral?
A Cathedral is a church that contains the Bishop's Chair or
"cathedra" which is symbolic of the bishop's teaching ministry.
The cathedral generally has a staff of clergy presided over by the
Dean and assisted by clergy called Canons. Together with the laity,
they carry out a program which includes worship, pastoral work,
teaching and outreach. The cathedral is also available for many
diocesan activities and is the principal church in which the bishop
presides on special occasions.
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