The beauty of San Agustín Cathedral is undeniable, but the present church of San Agustín was erected in 1872 and was never designed to be a functioning cathedral and mother-church for an entire diocese. The San Agustín Cathedral: Our Story, Our Faith, Our Cathedral campaign project reconfigured the existing church to one which is a properly functioning cathedral for the people of the seven counties that encompass the Diocese of Laredo. Our existing Cathedra, the bishop’s chair, was replaced with one that is more dignified and reflective of the splendor and beauty of the Cathedral. The existing altar was extended to accommodate more of our priests at diocesan celebrations and the vesting room was renovated.
