The Cathedral is still operative and hours are posted here for the faithful. Some beautiful shots of the various hoilday celebrations are here.
Ca*the”dral (?), n. [LL. cathedralis (sc. ecclesia): cf. F. cathédrale. See Cathedra.] The principal church in a diocese, so called because the bishop has his official chair (i.e. Cathedra) or throne.
In my anguish... 