Precious Blood Cathedral facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Precious Blood Cathedral |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic Church |
| Province | Roman Catholic Diocese of Sault Sainte Marie, Ontario |
| Rite | Roman Rite |
| Leadership | Rev. Hamish Currie Rev. Ignatius Xavier |
| Location | |
| Location | 778 Queen Street East Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario Canada |
| Architecture | |
| Architectural style | Gothic revival |
| Completed | 1875 |
| Materials | sandstone |
| Website | |
| www.preciousbloodssm.com | |
Precious Blood Cathedral is a very important church in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada. It is the main church for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sault Sainte Marie, Ontario. This means it's like the "home base" for Catholic churches in that area.
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History of Precious Blood Cathedral
Early Beginnings in Sault Ste. Marie
The first Catholic missionaries came to the Sault Ste. Marie area around 1815. At that time, Sault Ste. Marie was a small trading post. For many years, Catholics in the area went to church in nearby Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.
Building the First Churches
In 1846, a wooden church was built for the Parish of the Sacred Heart. This was the first Catholic church in the Canadian Sault Ste. Marie. As more Catholic families moved to the area, a bigger church was needed. Many of these families were French Canadian and Irish immigrants.
The Cathedral We See Today
The current church building opened in 1875. It was built to serve the growing Catholic community. In 1904, something special happened. The church was made into a "cathedral." This means it became the main church for the new Catholic diocese in the region. In 1936, the church got its current name, Precious Blood Cathedral.
Renovations and Future Plans
The building was fully updated in 1963. In 2013, the church announced plans for a big expansion. This project included building a large multi-use hall. This new hall helps with the diocese's social programs.
External links
- Official Website of Precious Blood Cathedral: http://www.preciousbloodssm.com/
