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Fun facts: one of the church's stained-glass windows in this mid-century Modernist structure depicts the hotel-casinos on the Strip circa 1963 and rumor has it gaming chips were accepted in the collection baskets back in the day. For those eager to let what happened here stay here, confession is conveniently offered before mass every day except Sunday.

Maybe it’s the Catholic churchgoing community’s affinity for gambling (bingo, anyone?) that necessitates two of this faith’s churches in the vicinity of the Strip. In addition to the cathedral, visitors can attend services at the Shrine of the Most Holy Redeemer, which is located across from the Luxor on the south end of the Strip.

And then there’s the still-in-development Strip Church. You can visit their website and see videos of the hipster church founders as they seek to bring Jesus’ message to “porn addicts” at adult entertainment conventions in Vegas and elsewhere. You can also support their mission (or inject some irony into your wardrobe) by purchasing a “Jesus Loves Porn Stars” t-shirt here.

[Photo: Frank Peters]