St. Peter's Cathedral Basilica

Begun in 1880 and dedicated on June 28, 1885, this magnificent structure was built during the episcopate of Bishop John Walsh to serve as the cathedral for the Diocese of London. Designed by the prominent architect Joseph Connolly, it was constructed in the 13th-century French Gothic style, which was favoured by Ontario’s Roman Catholics in the late 19th century. Among the cathedral’s most notable features are its massive bell towers, high transepts, imposing sanctuary and fine rose window made in Innsbruck, Austria. Although the interior was decorated in 1925-26 and the towers, sacristy and chapel completed in 1957-58, the building retains its original character. A religious centre for southwestern Ontario, St. Peter’s Cathedral was designated a minor Basilica by the Vatican in 1961.

Commencé en 1880 et consacré le 28 juin 1885, ce magnifique edifice fut construit sous l’épiscopat de Monseigneur John Walsh è titre de cathédrale du diocèse de London. Il fut conçu par Joseph Connolly, architecte renommé, dans le style gothique français de XIIIe siècle dernier. On remarquera entre autres ses clochers majestueux, ses transepts élevées, son sanctuaire imposant et sa delicate rosace en provenance d’Inssbruck, en Autriche. L’intérieur fut décoré en 1925-1926 et les clochures, la sacristie et une chapelle durent terminés en 1957-1958, main l’édifice conserve son caractère original. En 1961, le Vatican a conféré le titre de basilique mineure à ce centre religieux du Sud-ouest de l’Ontario.