 This became a problem as the size of the congregation grew, and was detrimental to its morale as well as to its relations with the Native Americans, many of whom had converted to Catholicism.From 1763 to 1784, Florida fell under British rule, and concern for reconstruction dwindled.Two years after Spain regained control of the colony in 1784, a new sense of pride arose in the citizenry and a plan for a cathedral was initiated.