Christmas Decorations at the Cathedral of Saint Peter, in Belleville, Illinois

AS CATHOLICS, we can follow the ancient rhythm of the liturgical year instead of merely following the secular holiday season. For us, Christmas starts not in September, but on the Eve of Christmas itself, and continues on to the New Year.



Here are photos of the Christmas decorations at the Cathedral of Saint Peter, in Belleville, Illinois. These photos were taken before Holy Mass for the Epiphany.









The pulpit, canopy, and suspended crucifix were recently re-installed here.





Here are my older photos of the cathedral:

Cathedral of Saint Peter, in Belleville, Illinois
Cathedral of Saint Peter, in Belleville, Illinois (interior photos)