Christ the King Cathedral (Gaspé) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Christ the King Cathedral |
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| Cathédrale du Christ-Roi de Gaspé | |
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| Location | Gaspé, Quebec |
| Country | Canada |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
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| Dedication | Christ the King |
| Consecrated | 1969 |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Gérard Notebaert |
| Style | Shed style |
| Years built | 1968–1969 |
Christ the King Cathedral (French: Cathédrale du Christ-Roi de Gaspé) is a special church building. It is located in the city of Gaspé, Quebec, in eastern Canada. What makes this cathedral truly unique is that it is the only wooden cathedral in all of North America! You can find it on rue de la Cathédrale, right next to the Saint-Rosaire Gaspé Elementary School.
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History of the Cathedral
Early Places of Worship
Before the current cathedral, people in Gaspé had simpler places to worship. The first two Catholic churches were small chapels. The very first one was built around 1825. A second chapel was built later, in 1860.
The First Cathedral
The Diocese of Gaspé was created by Pope Pius XI on May 5, 1922. At that time, the local church, St. Albert, became the first cathedral. Bishop François-Xavier Ross was chosen as the first bishop in December 1922. He arrived in Gaspé in February 1923 to start organizing the new diocese. Sadly, this first cathedral was destroyed by a fire in March 1929.
Building the Current Cathedral
For many years, there was no main cathedral. Then, in the mid-1960s, Bishop Jean-Marie Fortier decided it was time for a new one. He asked Gérard Notebaert, an architect from Montreal, to design it. The construction of the new cathedral took place between 1968 and 1969. Bishop Gilles Ouellet officially dedicated the building in 1969.
A Recognized Historic Building
The Christ the King Cathedral is not just a church; it's also an important piece of history. On January 25, 2001, the Ministry of Culture and Communications of Quebec officially recognized it as a historic monument. This means it is protected and valued for its unique design and history.
See also
In Spanish: Catedral de Cristo Rey (Gaspé) para niños
