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 is a beautiful and historic church in the city of Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada. In French, it is called the Cathédrale de l'Assomption de Trois-Rivières.
This cathedral is the main church, or "mother church," for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Trois-Rivieres. A diocese is a large area or region under the care of a bishop. This means the cathedral is the most important church in its region.
The cathedral is part of a larger group of local churches called the parish of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin. This parish also includes the churches of Our Lady of the Seven Joys, St. Philip, St. Francis, and St. Cecilia.
History of the Cathedral
The story of this church goes back hundreds of years, even before Canada was a country.
Early Beginnings
The first Christian service, called a Mass, was held in this area on July 26, 1615. It was led by a priest named Father Denys Jamet, who was part of a religious group called the Recollects.
Many years later, on October 30, 1678, a formal parish was created. A parish is a local church community. Soon after, work began on the very first church building. It was a simple wooden building, about 20 meters long and 8 meters wide.
A New Cathedral is Built
The community grew over the next two centuries. On June 8, 1852, the leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Pius IX, officially created the Diocese of Trois-Rivières. The first bishop appointed to lead this new diocese was Thomas Cooke.
One of Bishop Cooke's first big projects was to build a grand cathedral. On March 16, 1854, he gave the orders to start construction. After four years of hard work, the new cathedral was officially opened on September 29, 1858. This is the same stunning building that stands in Trois-Rivières today.
See also
In Spanish: Catedral de la Asunción (Trois-Rivières) para niños
