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
Location411 Reid Street
Peterborough, Ontario
K9J 6Y8
CountryCanada
DenominationRoman Catholic
Websitewww.st-peter-in-chains.ca
History
StatusCathedral
DedicatedSeptember 21, 1825 (1825-09-21)
Past bishop(s)Most Rev. William McGrattan (2014-2017), Most Rev. Nicola De Angelis (2002-2014)
Architecture
Heritage designationOntario Provincial Plaque[1]
Architect(s)James Chevette
Architectural typeGothic Revival
Completed1837–1838
Administration
ArchdioceseRoman Catholic Archdiocese of Kingston
DioceseRoman Catholic Diocese of Peterborough
Clergy
Bishop(s)Most Rev. Daniel J. Miehm
RectorFr. Thomas Lynch
Priest(s)Fr. Roy Villas
Deacon(s)Rev. Mr. Bill Radigan

References

  1. "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.
  2. 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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