Cathedral of Saint Peter-in-Chains
The Cathedral of Saint Peter-in-Chains is a Roman Catholic Cathedral in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. The Cathedral is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Peterborough. The parish was established in 1826 to serve the large Irish population in the area. When the Diocese was established in 1882 the parish became a cathedral. The current building was built in 1837–8 in the Gothic Revival style then popular in Upper Canada;[2] it is one of the oldest remaining Catholic Churches in Ontario. The Cathedral was built reportedly designed by architect James Chevette.[2]
| Cathedral of Saint Peter-in-Chains | |
|---|---|
  Cathedral
of Saint Peter-in-Chains Location in southern Ontario | |
| 44°18′20″N 78°19′39″W | |
| Location | 411 Reid Street Peterborough, Ontario K9J 6Y8 |
| Country | Canada |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Website | www |
| History | |
| Status | Cathedral |
| Dedicated | September 21, 1825 |
| Past bishop(s) | Most Rev. William McGrattan (2014-2017), Most Rev. Nicola De Angelis (2002-2014) |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Ontario Provincial Plaque[1] |
| Architect(s) | James Chevette |
| Architectural type | Gothic Revival |
| Completed | 1837–1838 |
| Administration | |
| Archdiocese | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kingston |
| Diocese | Roman Catholic Diocese of Peterborough |
| Clergy | |
| Bishop(s) | Most Rev. Daniel J. Miehm |
| Rector | Fr. Thomas Lynch |
| Priest(s) | Fr. Roy Villas |
| Deacon(s) | Rev. Mr. Bill Radigan |
References
- "Cathedral of St. Peter-in-Chains, The". Online Plaque Guide. Ontario Heritage Trust. Archived from the original on 2013-06-28. Retrieved 2013-05-31.
- Brown, Alan L. "The Cathedral of St. Peter-in-Chains". ontarioplaques.com. Archived from the original on 2008-05-11. Retrieved 2013-05-31.
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