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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| 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 and important church located in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. You can find it at 13th Avenue and Garnet Street. It's the main church for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Regina, which means it's where the Archbishop leads many important services.
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Building the Cathedral
Building the Holy Rosary Cathedral started in 1912. A special ceremony took place on June 30, 1913, where the first stone, called the cornerstone, was blessed. About 2,000 people came to watch this important event. The entire building was finished in 1917.
The church was designed in a style called Romanesque Revival. This style looks a bit like old Roman buildings. The architects, Joseph Fortin's firm from Montreal, also designed other cathedrals in Saskatchewan. The outside of the cathedral is made of yellow bricks with special limestone decorations. The total cost to build it was about $135,000.
Inside the Cathedral
The McGuigan Organ
The cathedral has a large pipe organ built by Casavant Frères in 1930. This organ is a musical instrument that makes sound using air blown through pipes. It was damaged in a fire in 1976 but was fixed and improved in 1992–1993. After these repairs, it was named The McGuigan Organ. This was to honor Sister Marion McGuigan, who was a kind person and a teacher in the community.
Changes Over Time
The inside of the cathedral has been updated five times since it was built. These changes happened in 1928, 1951, 1968, 1976, and 1992.
In 1951, 43 beautiful stained glass windows were added. These windows were made by an artist named André Rault. In 1968, big changes were made to follow new church rules from the Second Vatican Council. This included moving the main altar, where services are held, closer to the people.
The 1976 Fire
On April 12, 1976, a fire caused a lot of damage to the cathedral. Because of the fire, the church couldn't be used for a while. Church services were held at a nearby church called Westminster United Church. The pipe organ was also damaged in this fire, but it was later repaired.
More updates happened in 1992. A screen that separated parts of the church was removed. The main altar was also moved back to a spot closer to where it originally was. The inside of the cathedral is now bright and open, with simple decorations.
Sacred Heart Academy
Right next to the cathedral, there's a building that used to be Sacred Heart Academy. This was a high school for girls 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.
Today, the building has been turned into homes. However, the church still uses part of the basement for its offices.
See also
In Spanish: Catedral del Santo Rosario (Regina) para niños
- Our Lady of Assumption Co-Cathedral
- List of cathedrals in Canada
