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St Peter's Cathedral Basilica
London
ON
N6A 1K8
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Who we are
Welcome,
We are the Cathedral for the Catholic Diocese of London and our Bishop is Ronald P. Fabbro, C.S.B. We are also a parish church for a diverse and vibrant community. We exist in the heart of London, Ontario although many parishioners travel a distance to join us. Ideas and challenges, both old and new, are discerned through the lens of the Gospel of Jesus as we hear the word of God proclaimed and celebrate the Eucharist.
Fr. Jim Mockler
We are the Cathedral for the Catholic Diocese of London and our Bishop is Ronald P. Fabbro, C.S.B. We are also a parish church for a diverse and vibrant community. We exist in the heart of London, Ontario although many parishioners travel a distance to join us. Ideas and challenges, both old and new, are discerned through the lens of the Gospel of Jesus as we hear the word of God proclaimed and celebrate the Eucharist.
Fr. Jim Mockler
Church Address
196 Dufferin Avenue
London,
ON
N6A 1K8
Canada
Phone: 519-432-3475 ext. 226
Fax: 519-432-5358
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Church Pastor
Rev. James Mockler
Rector
196 Dufferin Avenue
London,
ON
N6A 1K8
Canada
Phone: 519-432-3475 ext 228
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Quote of the Day
Romans 8:14
For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
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Roman Catholic
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Leadership
Leader Name:
Rev. James Mockler
Leader Position:
Rector
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Other Church Leaders:
Fr. Gary Ducharme - Parochial Vicar
Cathryn Hall - Pastoral Minister
Deacon Len Hughes - Permanent Deacon
Deacon Rudy Pflanzner - Permanent Deacon
Cathryn Hall - Pastoral Minister
Deacon Len Hughes - Permanent Deacon
Deacon Rudy Pflanzner - Permanent Deacon
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Administration
Admin Name:
Brian Galea
Admin Position:
Business Manager
Admin Address:
533 Clarence Street
London
Ontario
N6A 2N1
London
Ontario
N6A 2N1
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519-432-5358
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Mailing Address
533 Clarence St.
London, Ontario
N6A 3N1
London, Ontario
N6A 3N1
Driving Directions to St Peter's Cathedral Basilica
Travel/Directions Tips
St. Peter's is located at the corner of Richmond and Dufferin Streets
in the heart of beautiful downtown London, Ontario.
in the heart of beautiful downtown London, Ontario.
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St Peter's Cathedral Basilica London Mass Times
Masses, Confessions & Devotions During the Pandemic
Sunday Mass Times
Beginning October 17/18
SATURDAY 5:00 PM
SUNDAY 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM & 12:30 PM
Weekday Mass Times
WEDNESDAYS 12 PM
Confessions
Individual Confession is available following the noon Mass each Wednesday until 1:30 p.m.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is also available by appointment.
Resources for those making a Confession:
https://www.cathedral.dol.ca/first-reconciliation
General Absolution information:
http://www.forums.dionet.ca/parishbriefings/Shared%20Documents/2020-05-May/Be%20Merciful.pdf
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Holy Hour
To Be Announced
Rosary
Not At This Time
Mass Times last updated on the 18th of November, 2020
Sunday Mass Times
Beginning October 17/18
SATURDAY 5:00 PM
SUNDAY 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM & 12:30 PM
Weekday Mass Times
WEDNESDAYS 12 PM
Confessions
Individual Confession is available following the noon Mass each Wednesday until 1:30 p.m.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is also available by appointment.
Resources for those making a Confession:
https://www.cathedral.dol.ca/first-reconciliation
General Absolution information:
http://www.forums.dionet.ca/parishbriefings/Shared%20Documents/2020-05-May/Be%20Merciful.pdf
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Holy Hour
To Be Announced
Rosary
Not At This Time
Mass Times last updated on the 18th of November, 2020
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Buliding Property Committee
Cathedral Connections
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Parish Pastoral Council
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Altar Servers
Holy Communion Ministers
Hospitality
Lectors
Music Ministry
Other Groups:
Altar Guild
Cathedral Tours
Christiam Meditation
Concerts Committee
Small Christian Cummunity
Snack and Chat
Other Organizations:
Catholic Women's League
Knights of Columbus
Secular Franciscan Order
Outreach:
Community Outreach
Legion Of Mary
Parish Visiting
Prayer Shawl Ministry
St. Vincent de Paul Society
Buliding Property Committee
Cathedral Connections
Communications
Finance Committee
Parish Office Assistant
Parish Pastoral Council
Liturgical:
Altar Servers
Holy Communion Ministers
Hospitality
Lectors
Music Ministry
Other Groups:
Altar Guild
Cathedral Tours
Christiam Meditation
Concerts Committee
Small Christian Cummunity
Snack and Chat
Other Organizations:
Catholic Women's League
Knights of Columbus
Secular Franciscan Order
Outreach:
Community Outreach
Legion Of Mary
Parish Visiting
Prayer Shawl Ministry
St. Vincent de Paul Society
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St Peter's Cathedral Basilica History
A Brief History of St. Peter’s Cathedral Basilica
At the dedication of the Cathedral in 1885 Bishop Walsh said: “This cathedral is the expression in stone of the great zeal and love for religion of the noble clergy and generous laity of the whole Diocese and of their cordial union and co-operation with their Bishop, and it will stand for ages an eloquent and enduring monument of their faith, hope and charity.”
In the early 1800s, when the settlement of London was just beginning, Mass was celebrated in the homes of Catholic families by visiting priests. When Bishop Alexander Macdonnell of Kingston — Ontario’s first Catholic bishop — visited London, Upper Canada in 1827, there were only a few Catholic families in the tiny settlement at the forks of the Thames. The first Catholic church in London was built in 1834 on the south- west corner of Dufferin Avenue and Richmond Street. It was a simple log structure with an earthen floor and was dedicated to St. Lawrence.
The original log church was destroyed by fire in 1845 and was replaced by a frame building on the same site. This second church also burnt down in 1851.
The third church of St. Lawrence was built on the north-east corner of Dufferin Avenue and Richmond Street, on land granted by the Crown to Bishop Macdonnell. Completed in 1852, the new church was built of white brick and stood on what is now the front lawn of the present Cathedral, facing Richmond Street. When the Diocese of London was created in 1856, this church, now renamed St. Peter’s, became the cathedral church of the new diocese.
The present Cathedral was built between 1880 and 1885 under the leadership of Bishop John Walsh. It was designed by Joseph Connolly, a noted architect of the day. The total cost was $155,000. The Cathedral was dedicated on June 28, 1885, the vigil of its patronal feast. The towers, the stained glass and the interior decoration remained uncompleted.
The work left unfinished in 1885 was completed in stages. The first stained glass windows, made in Innsbruck, Austria, were installed in 1889. In 1926, the remaining windows were completed, together with Stations of the Cross and the paintings. In the same year, the Casavant organ was installed. The Cathedral was completed in 1958 under Bishop John Cody, who added the towers, a carillon of twelve bells, the Lady Chapel and a new Sacristy.
In 1961 the Cathedral was given the rank of Minor Basilica — an honour now no longer granted to cathedrals. In 1967, after the Second Vatican Council (1962-65), the sanctuary was renovated and redesigned to meet the requirements of the revised liturgy.
In 2002, an extensive program of repair and restoration was begun, including replacement of the original slate roof.
Interesting Facts:
1. London’s great fire of 1845, destroyed the first mission church.
2. On February 15, 1880 Bishop Walsh made a public announcement, that a new Cathedral was to be built. A subscription list was opened at this time and within a week, the generous donation of $2,500 had been subscribed by London’s Christian community.
3. In a crypt beneath the Sanctuary, lies the coffin of Monseigneur Jean Marie Bruyère, who died on February 13, 1888. He is the only person to be buried within the Cathedral.
4. The twelve bells that make up the Carillon, were made in Holland and dedicated by Bishop Cody on May 15, 1958. Each bell was named after one of the 12 Apostles. The bells are inscribed with a saint’s name and a holy verse.
5. 2 of the Stained Glass Windows in the Cathedral were donated by the London Militia, to honour a local soldier, a member of St. Peter’s parish, who was killed in the Boer War at the battle of Modder River.
6. The armorial bearings of the Rector of St. Peter’s Cathedral Basilica, London, Ontario, is shown below.
Design and photography by Dominic Tang
Historical content provided by Larry Lewis (Sacristan)
At the dedication of the Cathedral in 1885 Bishop Walsh said: “This cathedral is the expression in stone of the great zeal and love for religion of the noble clergy and generous laity of the whole Diocese and of their cordial union and co-operation with their Bishop, and it will stand for ages an eloquent and enduring monument of their faith, hope and charity.”
In the early 1800s, when the settlement of London was just beginning, Mass was celebrated in the homes of Catholic families by visiting priests. When Bishop Alexander Macdonnell of Kingston — Ontario’s first Catholic bishop — visited London, Upper Canada in 1827, there were only a few Catholic families in the tiny settlement at the forks of the Thames. The first Catholic church in London was built in 1834 on the south- west corner of Dufferin Avenue and Richmond Street. It was a simple log structure with an earthen floor and was dedicated to St. Lawrence.
The original log church was destroyed by fire in 1845 and was replaced by a frame building on the same site. This second church also burnt down in 1851.
The third church of St. Lawrence was built on the north-east corner of Dufferin Avenue and Richmond Street, on land granted by the Crown to Bishop Macdonnell. Completed in 1852, the new church was built of white brick and stood on what is now the front lawn of the present Cathedral, facing Richmond Street. When the Diocese of London was created in 1856, this church, now renamed St. Peter’s, became the cathedral church of the new diocese.
The present Cathedral was built between 1880 and 1885 under the leadership of Bishop John Walsh. It was designed by Joseph Connolly, a noted architect of the day. The total cost was $155,000. The Cathedral was dedicated on June 28, 1885, the vigil of its patronal feast. The towers, the stained glass and the interior decoration remained uncompleted.
The work left unfinished in 1885 was completed in stages. The first stained glass windows, made in Innsbruck, Austria, were installed in 1889. In 1926, the remaining windows were completed, together with Stations of the Cross and the paintings. In the same year, the Casavant organ was installed. The Cathedral was completed in 1958 under Bishop John Cody, who added the towers, a carillon of twelve bells, the Lady Chapel and a new Sacristy.
In 1961 the Cathedral was given the rank of Minor Basilica — an honour now no longer granted to cathedrals. In 1967, after the Second Vatican Council (1962-65), the sanctuary was renovated and redesigned to meet the requirements of the revised liturgy.
In 2002, an extensive program of repair and restoration was begun, including replacement of the original slate roof.
Interesting Facts:
1. London’s great fire of 1845, destroyed the first mission church.
2. On February 15, 1880 Bishop Walsh made a public announcement, that a new Cathedral was to be built. A subscription list was opened at this time and within a week, the generous donation of $2,500 had been subscribed by London’s Christian community.
3. In a crypt beneath the Sanctuary, lies the coffin of Monseigneur Jean Marie Bruyère, who died on February 13, 1888. He is the only person to be buried within the Cathedral.
4. The twelve bells that make up the Carillon, were made in Holland and dedicated by Bishop Cody on May 15, 1958. Each bell was named after one of the 12 Apostles. The bells are inscribed with a saint’s name and a holy verse.
5. 2 of the Stained Glass Windows in the Cathedral were donated by the London Militia, to honour a local soldier, a member of St. Peter’s parish, who was killed in the Boer War at the battle of Modder River.
6. The armorial bearings of the Rector of St. Peter’s Cathedral Basilica, London, Ontario, is shown below.
Design and photography by Dominic Tang
Historical content provided by Larry Lewis (Sacristan)
St Peter's Cathedral Basilica Historical Photos
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