La Basilique-Cathédrale Notre-Dame / Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica

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Architecture and History

The first plan dates from 1839. The work on the building's structure was conducted between 1841 and 1865, and the interior ornamentation, from 1876 to 1885. Missionnaries on temporary postings initiated the actual construction. It was only after the arrival of the Oblate Fathers in 1844 that the work proceeded on a regular basis.

In 1847, the poor mission church was prematurely transformed into a cathedral, the seat of the first Bishop of Bytown, Most Reverend Joseph-Eugène-Bruno Guigues, O.M.I. With the growth of the diocese under the second Bishop of Ottawa, Most Reverend Thomas Duhamel, and with the impetus of a visionary artist, Canon Georges Bouillon, the cathedral was finally completed in 1885. Dedicated to the Immaculate Conception in 1853, Notre Dame Cathedral was elevated to the status of basilica in 1879. In 1999, the Cathedral underwent a major restoration. This was the first phase of a multi-year project.

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News and Events

NOTRE DAME PARISH

Press Release

The Embassy of the Republic of Poland, Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica and St. Hyacinth Parish wish to inform you of the Memorial Service for the deceased children of the Ambassador of Poland Mr. Zenon Kosiniak-Kamysz and his wife, Katarzyna.
Their daughter Maria and son Michal as well as their niece Sylwia died in a tragic car accident during their holidays in Poland on August 9, 2010.
The Memorial service will be held Thursday, September 16, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. at Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica. Refreshments will be served after the service.

Anniversary of the Dedication of Notre Dame Cathedral On September 4 &5, at our Saturday and Sunday offices,

we will celebrate the 157th anniversary of the dedication of Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica (1853). The importance of the cathedral church in the liturgical life of the diocese flows from the role of the Bishop as the high priest of the Lord's flock. Every parish community is related to the Bishop, and therefore the anniversary of the cathedral church's dedication as a place of worship is celebrated throughout the diocese. Annual

Annual Bazaar – Saturday and Sunday, November 6th & 7th, 2010
Our annual bazaar will take place as usual on the first week-end in November. Please keep us in mind if you are moving, cleaning house or cottage. We will happily take all kinds of kitchen and household items, books, “treasures”, knick-knack, etc., except clothing. You may bring the items to the office. Please call ahead (613) 241-7496. We really appreciate your continued support.

CATHOLIC CHURCH

Le frère André

Brother André’s canonization: celebrations in Montréal at St. Joseph’s Oratory on Oct. 16-17 and at the Olympic Stadium on Sat., Oct. 30. For more info, call Monique Lasnier at (613) 738-5025, ext. 243 or visit http://www.saint-joseph.org. Reminder: Brother André’s canonization’s official celebration, in Roma, on October 17th, at St Peter's Basilica; people who wish to organize a trip departing from Ottawa are invited to contact the Centre Regina Pacis of Montréal about the possibility of joining the trip to Rome which will be from Oct. 13 to 21, 2010 (Tivoli, Assisi and 5 days in Rome); Cost: $2,140/pers. More info: 1 (877) 322-1331 or http://www.centrereginapacis.org.