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- The Holy Name Cathedral is a Chicago landmark
- Denomination: Roman Catholic
- Location: North State Street at Superior Street, Chicago, IllinoisOfficial Site: Holy Name Cathedral
- Original parish formed between 1843 and 1871Official Site: Holy Name Cathedral
- Rebuilt in 1875 after being destroyed in the Great Chicago Fire of 1871Abc7chicago.com: Fire breaks out at Holy Name Cathedral (February 4, 2009)
- Pope John Paul II appointed Archbishop Francis Eugene Cardinal George in 1997
- Cathedral underwent major renovations prior to the February 2009 fireAbc7chicago.com: Fire breaks out at Holy Name Cathedral (February 4, 2009)
- February 2008: A decorative part of the ceiling fell onto pewsAbc7chicago.com: Fire breaks out at Holy Name Cathedral (February 4, 2009)
- Sanctuary reopened in November 2008Abc7chicago.com: Fire breaks out at Holy Name Cathedral (February 4, 2009)
- Roof caught fire on the morning of February 4, 2009Abc7chicago.com: Fire breaks out at Holy Name Cathedral (February 4, 2009)
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The roof of Chicago's landmark Holy Name Cathedral caught fire on the morning of February 4, 2009. Firefighters had difficulty getting the fire under control because of the cold temperatures. The original Holy Name Cathedral was destroyed in 1871 during the Great Chicago Fire.Abc7chicago.com: Fire breaks out at Holy Name Cathedral (February 4, 2009)
By midday on February 4, the blaze had been extinguished and cleanup was underway. Reports said the Cathedral suffered heavy fire damage to its roof and attic. While the flames didn't reach the Cathedral's sanctuary, the area did suffer water damage.Chicago Breaking News: Cleanup starts after Holy Name fire (February 4, 2009)
A fire at the Holy Name Cathedral started on the roof of the building on the morning of February 4, 2009. The flames did not spread into the Cathedral's sanctuary, though the area reportedly suffered heavy water damage. According to reports, one firefighter suffered "minor injuries" while battling the blaze. FOXNews.com: Chicago's Historic Holy Name Cathedral Ablaze (February 4, 2009) Chicago Sun-Times: Firefighters' swift action saved Holy Name (February 4, 2009) Despite the blaze, masses at Holy Name Cathedral were expected to resume in the building's parish center on Thursday, February 5, 2009.WREX.com (Rockford, IL): Masses to resume after fire damages... (February 4, 2009)
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