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St. Joseph's Cathedral Basilica is a minor basilica in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The basilica, located just west of the downtown core is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton and is one of the largest churches in Edmonton. It is the only basilica in Alberta.Of architectural note are the 60 stained glass windows depicting scenes from the Old and the New Testaments and from the church's connection to St. Albert, the first diocese in Alberta.Church historyThe history of St. Joseph's began in 1913. At the time the city's main Franco-Albertan church, St. Joachim’s, was no longer able to cope with the booming population of English speaking parishioners. A large basement was excavated and concrete was poured. The new church would function as a crypt church from this time until the building was finally completed in 1963.Construction of the church was halted until 1924 due to the Great War.In 1917, St. Joseph's became a separate parish when the English speaking and French speaking parishioners at St. Joachim’s were given their own parishes. The French speakers remained at St. Joachim's. The English speakers moved to St. Joseph's.Construction resumed in 1924, and Archbishop Henry O'Leary designated the unfinished St. Joseph's as the cathedral for the diocese.

Address: 10044 113 St NW , Edmonton T5K 1N8, AB, CA
Phone: (780) 488-7295
State: AB
City: Edmonton
Zip Code: T5K 1N8



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Always feels like a second home to me, love the warmth when being there
Great place. Holy and devout Mass, great homily!
Beautiful church and they usually have a mass on xmas.
Beautiful building with choir and Catholic service
I like to admire its architecture on my bike rides. It's where Wayne Gretzky married.
Beautiful Cathedral and awesome people!
You will definitely feel the Serenity of the place...well organize mass to attend. Peaceful. People respect the place. You will feel shy to create any sound or noise. Best church to pray.
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