This is the Third Plenary Council Tablet from the convening of the Council in 1884. This was the largest meeting of Catholic Bishops held outside of Rome since the Council of Trent came to a close in 1563. The Third Plenary Council formulated the Baltimore Catechism, which was used until the 1970's. This historical artifact is an example of the rich history the Basilica has.
Another aspect of the Basilica is its beautiful structure. As we discussed in class, Latrobe's original architecture was renovated, ending in 2006. This Basilica is unique to others because while it maintained the distinct architectural elements common to other historical churches, it definitely had a clean, modern feeling. It was an interesting combination to see the renovations, then read about the Basilica's rich history.
-Allison
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