Assumption Cathedral (Trois-Rivières) facts for kids
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Location in Quebec
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| Location | Trois-Rivières, Quebec |
| Country | Canada |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
The Assumption Cathedral (also known as Cathédrale de l'Assomption de Trois-Rivières) is a very important church in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada. It's also called the Immaculate Conception Parish. This cathedral has been the main church for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Trois-Rivieres since the 1800s.
The Immaculate Conception Parish includes the cathedral and other local churches. These include Our Lady of the Seven Joys, St. Philip, St. Francis, and St. Cecilia.
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A Look Back in Time
First Mass in Trois-Rivières
The very first Mass, which is a special church service, happened in Trois-Rivières on July 26, 1615. It was led by a priest named Father Denys Jamet. He was a Recollect, which is a type of religious order.
Starting the Parish
The Immaculate Conception Parish was officially created on October 30, 1678. After this, people started building the first church. A skilled carpenter named François Boivin led the construction. This first church was about 20 meters long and 8 meters wide.
Building the Cathedral
On June 8, 1852, Pope Pius IX made Trois-Rivières an official diocese. A diocese is an area looked after by a bishop. Thomas Cooke became the first bishop of this new diocese.
Bishop Cooke wanted a grander church. So, on March 16, 1854, he gave orders to start building a new cathedral. This new, larger church was officially opened on September 29, 1858.
See also
In Spanish: Catedral de la Asunción (Trois-Rivières) para niños
