Midtown East in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Papal Visits to New York City
Pope Paul VI * Pope John Paul II * Pope Benedict XVI
| | Saint Patrick's Cathedral | |
Photographed by Richard E. Miller, July 7, 2012
1. Papal Visits Marker Panel 1
Panel 1:
His Holiness, Pope Paul VI
on his arrival
for the first Papal visit
to America
came to this Cathedral
to adore
the Blessed Sacrament
4 October 1965
Panel 2:
making the second Papal visit
to the United States
came to this Cathedral
to adore
the Blessed Sacrament
2-3 October 1979
Panel 3:
Re-visited New York City
to address
the United Nations Assembly.
He offered Mass
at Central Park
and led the Rosary
in this Cathedral
- both broadcast worldwide
7 October 1995
Panel 4:
visited the United States
to address
the United Nations Assembly.
He offered Mass
at Yankee Stadium
20 April 2008
and
in this Cathedral
19 April 2008
Erected 2008 by Archdiocese of New York.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 20, 2008.
Location. 40° 45.525′ N, 73° 58.604′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New
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Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Atlas, 1937 (within shouting distance of this marker); Rockefeller Center (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cartier Building (about 400 feet away); Quanjude (about 400 feet away); Madison Avenue & 50th Street (about 500 feet away); Prometheus (about 500 feet away); Charles Scribner's Sons Building (about 700 feet away); Fisk-Harkness House (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Also see . . . St. Patrick's Cathedral -- 5th Avenue at 50th Street.
Photographed by Grace C. Miller, July 6, 2012
2. Papal Visits Marker Panels 2 and 3
Additional keywords. Roman Catholic; Manhattan; Rockefeller Center
Photographed by Grace C. Miller, July 6, 2012
3. Papal Visits Marker Panel 4
Photographed by Richard E. Miller, September 15, 2012
4. Entrance to St. Patrick's
with marker Panels 1, 2 and 3 to left and right of the bronze door, in the shade beneath the cathedral's restoration scaffolding.
Photographed by Grace C. Miller, July 6, 2012
5. Adjacent entrance to St. Patrick's
with marker panel 4.
Photographed by Grace C. Miller, July 6, 2012
6. Pope Benedict XVI's personal regalia
Adjacent to the respective commemorative marker panel, as are those of Paul VI and John Paul II.
Photographed by Richard E. Miller, September 15, 2012
7. St. Patrick's Cathedral
enclosed by scaffolding - 2012.
Photographed by Craig Baker, June 7, 2022
8. St. Patrick's Cathedral
Photographed by Richard E. Miller, September 15, 2012
9. Atlas: art deco sculpture by Lee Laurie (1937)
in Rockefeller Center, across from St. Patrick's Cathedral.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 13, 2012, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,983 times since then and 74 times this year. Last updated on September 14, 2012, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 13, 2012, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 14, 2012, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 7. submitted on September 17, 2012, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 8. submitted on June 7, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 9. submitted on September 17, 2012, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
