Diversity
The cathedral is inner city, and the neighborhood continuously evolves. A large Hispanic community has grown in the area for the past several decades. In addition, developers are purchasing portions of land in the area and building expensive apartment and condominium complexes. The cathedral close is not far from downtown, and sits in this transitional neighborhood that is half-way between two expensive neighborhoods. As a result, there is a great range of population characteristics evident in the congregation. The cathedral is known for its offerings to a wide range of people.
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