The Cathedral Basilica Foundation

The Cathedral Basilica Foundation Welcome to the page of the Cathedral Basilica Foundation NL (formerly the Basilica Heritage Foundation) at the Cathedral Basilica of St.

John the Baptist, St. John's, NL Canada The Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist is a Municipal Heritage Site of the City of St. John's, a Provincial Historic Site with Landmark Status as designated by the Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador, and a National Historic Site of Canada designated by the Government of Canada.

Caring for a nationally significant heritage site requires more than good intentions.It requires leadership, planning, p...
08/10/2026

Caring for a nationally significant heritage site requires more than good intentions.
It requires leadership, planning, partnerships and a long-term commitment to stewardship.

The Cathedral Basilica Foundation was established to help ensure that the Basilica Block remains preserved, financially sustainable and accessible for future generations.

Working with community partners, supporters and volunteers, the Foundation is helping build the organizational capacity needed to steward one of Newfoundland and Labrador's most important heritage places.

Over the coming weeks we'll introduce the people, planning and partnerships helping shape this work.

Help Shape What Comes Next.

Learn more:
https://basilicafoundation.ca/support/join/

The Cathedral Basilica has watched over St. John's for generations.Today, it also looks toward the future.The Cathedral ...
08/07/2026

The Cathedral Basilica has watched over St. John's for generations.

Today, it also looks toward the future.

The Cathedral Basilica Foundation is working to strengthen governance, build long-term sustainability, preserve heritage assets, and expand community partnerships so that the Basilica Block continues to serve future generations.

Protecting the past is only part of the work.

Preparing for the future is equally important.

Because stewardship is not measured in years.

It is measured in generations.

Help Shape What Comes Next.

Learn more:
https://basilicafoundation.ca/support/join/

Nearly two centuries ago, the first stone of the Cathedral Basilica was laid by the Right Reverend Dr. Fleming in 1841, ...
08/05/2026

Nearly two centuries ago, the first stone of the Cathedral Basilica was laid by the Right Reverend Dr. Fleming in 1841, an act of faith captured forever on this commemorative medal.

The other side carries an inscription that still holds true today: ""The house which I desire to build is great, for our God is great.""

That same spirit is what drives our Lay a Stone for the Future campaign. Every gift today continues the work that began with that first stone nearly 200 years ago, ensuring this house continues to stand for generations to come.

We are now 61% of the way to our goal, having raised $11,157 toward $18,410. With the campaign concluding at the end of August, there is still time to help us cross the finish line.

Help us lay the next stone. Give at the link below:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donation-form/lay-a-stone-for-the-future

Heritage is more than stone walls.It includes stories.Craftsmanship.Collections.Traditions.Community.The Cathedral Basil...
08/03/2026

Heritage is more than stone walls.

It includes stories.

Craftsmanship.

Collections.

Traditions.

Community.

The Cathedral Basilica Foundation exists to help ensure that the Basilica Block remains protected, accessible and relevant—not only as a National Historic Site, but as a living part of Newfoundland and Labrador's cultural life.
Stewardship means caring for everything that gives this remarkable place its meaning.

Help Shape What Comes Next.

Learn more:
https://basilicafoundation.ca/support/join/

The Cathedral Basilica was built through extraordinary vision, craftsmanship and determination.Every generation since ha...
07/31/2026

The Cathedral Basilica was built through extraordinary vision, craftsmanship and determination.

Every generation since has contributed in its own way.

Some helped build it.

Others preserved it.

Others welcomed visitors and strengthened its place in the community.

Now it is our turn.

Stewardship is not about standing still.

It is about ensuring this remarkable place continues to inspire generations yet to come.

Help Shape What Comes Next.

Learn more:
https://basilicafoundation.ca/support/join/

This August, the piano returns to The Palace Commons in a new way.Pianist and composer James Hurley brings Impromptu — a...
07/29/2026

This August, the piano returns to The Palace Commons in a new way.

Pianist and composer James Hurley brings Impromptu — an intimate solo program of Schubert alongside spontaneous, in-the-moment selections — to the L.G. Ronalda Hutton Recital Hall.

Set within one of The Palace Commons' newest spaces, this concert offers a quiet, intimate afternoon shaped by both music and moment.

📅 Saturday, August 23 at 2:00 PM
📍 L.G. Ronalda Hutton Recital Hall, Palace Commons
🎟️ $24 + Eventbrite surcharge

Tickets available at the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/impromptu-some-music-of-schubert-and-spontaneous-selections-tickets-1994071515582

Some landmarks become symbols.Others become part of who we are.For generations, the Cathedral Basilica has stood as one ...
07/27/2026

Some landmarks become symbols.

Others become part of who we are.

For generations, the Cathedral Basilica has stood as one of Newfoundland and Labrador's defining landmarks. Its architecture, history and cultural significance have made it an enduring part of our provincial identity.

Its future is about more than preserving a building.

It is about preserving a place where history, community, culture and identity continue to meet.

Places like this are not inherited from previous generations.

They are borrowed from future ones.

Help Shape What Comes Next.

Learn more:
https://basilicafoundation.ca/support/join/

For nearly two centuries, the Cathedral Basilica has stood above St. John's Harbour.It has witnessed generations of Newf...
07/24/2026

For nearly two centuries, the Cathedral Basilica has stood above St. John's Harbour.

It has witnessed generations of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians celebrating milestones, gathering as a community, and marking moments that have shaped families and our province.

Its significance extends well beyond its remarkable architecture.

The Basilica Block tells a story of craftsmanship, resilience, heritage and shared history that belongs to all of us.

Today, preserving that story has become the responsibility of a new generation.

The future of this remarkable place will be shaped by the decisions we make today.

Help Shape What Comes Next.

Learn more:
https://basilicafoundation.ca/support/join/

Curious about our Episcopal Library exhibit? Just ask.The exhibit is not on the main walking path, so simply find one of...
07/21/2026

Curious about our Episcopal Library exhibit? Just ask.

The exhibit is not on the main walking path, so simply find one of our tour guides at the front desk and let them know you would like to see the Library. They will happily bring you over.

It is one of our best kept secrets, centuries of history tucked just out of sight, and well worth seeking out.

Mark your calendars. Father Ray Kelly, known around the world as the Singing Priest of Ireland after his unforgettable a...
07/17/2026

Mark your calendars. Father Ray Kelly, known around the world as the Singing Priest of Ireland after his unforgettable appearance on Britain's Got Talent, is coming to the Cathedral Basilica on September 24 at 7:30pm.

It's a rare evening of music, warmth, and a voice that has touched millions, all under the arches of the Cathedral Basilica.

Tickets are on sale now, and we expect this one to sell quickly.

Grab yours here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/father-ray-kelly-live-at-the-cathedral-basilica-tickets-1988763340688

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St. John's, NL

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Saturday 8:30am - 6pm
Sunday 8:30am - 8pm

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+17097542170

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