Holy Rosary Cathedral (Regina, Saskatchewan) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Holy Rosary Cathedral |
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Holy Rosary Cathedral in 2016
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| 50°26′42″N 104°37′35″W / 50.445028°N 104.626426°W | |
| Location | 2104 Garnet Street Regina, Saskatchewan S4T 6Y5 |
| Country | Canada |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| History | |
| Authorising papal bull | 1910 |
| Status | Cathedral |
| Founded | November 11, 1911 |
| Consecrated | June 29, 1913 |
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| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | Regina Heritage Holding Bylaw List |
| Designated | 1989 |
| Architect(s) | Joseph Fortin |
| Style | Romanesque Revival |
| Groundbreaking | December 8, 1912 |
| Completed | 1917 |
| Construction cost | CA$135,000 |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 200 feet (61 m) |
| Height | 90 feet (27 m) |
| Bells | 1 |
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| Diocese | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Regina |
The Holy Rosary Cathedral is a beautiful church located in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. It stands at 13th Avenue and Garnet Street. This impressive building is the main church for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Regina.
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History of the Cathedral
Building the Holy Rosary Cathedral started in 1912. The first stone was blessed on June 30, 1913. About 2,000 people watched this special event. The church was fully finished in 1917.
The cathedral was designed in a style called Romanesque Revival. This style looks like old Roman buildings. The architect was Joseph Fortin from Montreal. He also designed other cathedrals in Saskatchewan. The building uses yellow bricks with special limestone details. It cost $135,000 to build, which was a lot of money back then!
The McGuigan Organ
A large pipe organ was put into the church in 1930. It was made by Casavant Frères. This company is famous for making organs.
In 1976, a fire damaged the organ. It was fixed and then updated again in 1992–1993. After these repairs, it was named The McGuigan Organ. This name honors Sister Marion McGuigan. She was a kind person who helped many people and was an educator in the area.
Changes to the Interior
The inside of the church has been updated five times. These changes happened in 1928, 1951, 1968, 1976, and 1992. In 1951, 43 colorful stained glass windows were added. They were made by André Rault.
In 1968, big changes were made to follow new church rules. The main altar was moved. It used to be at the back of the choir area. Now, it is closer to the center of the church. The choir area was turned into a small chapel.
The 1976 Fire
On April 12, 1976, a serious fire happened. The cathedral could not be used for a while. Church services were held at a nearby church. The fire caused a lot of damage. The pipe organ was also hurt by the fire.
After the fire, the church was repaired. In 1992, more changes were made. A screen that separated parts of the church was removed. The main altar was also moved back closer to its original spot.
The inside of the cathedral is bright and simple. It has beautiful stained glass windows. These windows tell stories and add color to the church.
Sacred Heart Academy Building
Next to the cathedral is a building that used to be Sacred Heart Academy. This was a high school for girls. It was run by a group of nuns called the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions. They also taught music to students from all over the city.
The school closed in 1969 because there were fewer nuns. Now, the building has been turned into townhouses. However, the church still uses part of the basement for its offices. This part used to be the piano studios.
See also
- Our Lady of Assumption Co-Cathedral
- List of cathedrals in Canada
