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| location = 385 Sussex Drive<br />[[Ottawa]], [[Ontario]]<br />K1N 1J9
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| years built = 1841–1865 <br /> 1876–1885 (interior)<ref>
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| organist = Jennifer Loveless
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The '''Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica''' is a [[Catholic Church|Roman Catholic]] [[minor basilica]] in [[Ottawa]], [[Ontario]], Canada located on 385 [[Sussex Drive]] in the [[Lower Town]] neighbourhood. It was designated a [[National Historic Sites of Canada|National Historic Site of Canada]] in 1990.<ref>
The
==History==
However, in 1844, after the lower section was completed, the [[Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate|Oblate Fathers (OMI)]] assumed stewardship of the parish and Father Pierre-Adrien Telmon was sent from France to finish the construction.<ref name="omi">{{cite web| title=Telmon, Pierre Antoine Adrien| url=http://www.omiworld.org/dictionary.asp?v=5&vol=1&let=T&ID=997| publisher=OMIworld.org| author=Yvon Beaudoin, o.m.i.| accessdate=2013-09-25}}</ref> Father Telmon decided to redesign the church into a [[Neo-Gothic]] structure, a style which was growing in popularity.<ref>Fletcher, 61.</ref> This resulted in the lower features, such as the main entrance, being Neo-Classical, while the upper portions of the structure are [[Gothic Revival architecture|Neo-Gothic]].<ref name="Kalman, 31"/>▼
[[File:Basilique d'Ottawa BAnQ P748S1P2215.jpg|thumb|left|Ottawa Basilica in 1920]]
▲The site was originally home to the small wooden St. Jacques Church built in 1832. This structure was moved across the street in 1841 to make way for a larger church and two years later was destroyed by a fire. This larger church was designed by local builder [[Antoine Robillard]] and [[Father John Francis Cannon]] who requested a [[Neoclassical architecture|Neo-classical]] design.<ref name="Kalman, 31">Kalman, 31.</ref> However, in 1844, after the lower section was completed, the [[Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate|Oblate Fathers (OMI)]] assumed stewardship of the parish and Father Pierre-Adrien Telmon was sent from France to finish the construction.<ref name="omi">{{cite web| title=Telmon, Pierre Antoine Adrien| url=http://www.omiworld.org/dictionary.asp?v=5&vol=1&let=T&ID=997| publisher=OMIworld.org| author=Yvon Beaudoin, o.m.i.| accessdate=2013-09-25| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130928150147/http://www.omiworld.org/dictionary.asp?v=5&vol=1&let=T&ID=997| archive-date=2013-09-28| url-status=dead}}</ref> Father Telmon decided to redesign the church into a [[Neo-Gothic]] structure, a style which was growing in popularity.<ref>Fletcher, 61.</ref> This resulted in the lower features, such as the main entrance, being Neo-Classical, while the upper portions of the structure are [[Gothic Revival architecture|Neo-Gothic]].<ref name="Kalman, 31"/>
[[File:Joseph Eugene Guigues - 01.jpg|thumb|upright|left|Statue of [[Joseph-Bruno Guigues]], the first Bishop of Bytown, at the basilica]]
The main structure was completed in 1846.
James R. Bowes, architect, designed new galleries and other improvements in 1875.<ref name="bowes">{{cite web | title=James R. Bowes | url=http://www.dictionaryofarchitectsincanada.org/architects/view/1178 | work=biography in Biographical Dictionary of Architects in Canada
▲The main structure was completed in 1846. In 1847, the church was designated the [[cathedral]] of Bytown and [[Joseph-Bruno Guigues]] was appointed the first bishop. He is honoured with a lifesize statue at the southwest corner of the cathedral grounds.<ref name="ndhistory">{{cite web| title=History of the Church| url=http://www.notredameottawa.com/main.php?page_numb=3&&lang=en| publisher=Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica| accessdate=2013-09-25}}</ref> In 1859, Father Damase Dandurand, [[Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate|OMI]], designed the two Gothic [[spire]]s which were added to the west front in 1866. Earlier, in 1849-50, he designed the Archbishop's Palace and in 1862-63, added the choir loft.<ref name="bdac">{{cite web| title=Rev. Damase Dandurand| url=http://www.dictionaryofarchitectsincanada.org/architects/view/814| work=Biographical Dictionary of Architects in Canada 1800-1950| last=Hill| first=Robert G.| date=2009| accessdate=2013-09-25}}</ref> In 1879, [[Pope Leo XIII]] designated the cathedral as a minor basilica.
[[Governor General of Canada|Governor General]] [[Georges Vanier]] and [[Prime Minister of Canada|Prime Minister]] Sir [[Wilfrid Laurier]] both were given state funerals at the
The steeples are covered with tin, which is typical for [[French-Canadian]] churches, and house a peal of bells. The exterior is fairly reserved, but the interior is as far more ornate, designed by [[Georges Buillon]]. The interior of the church is brightly painted and decorated with carved features, exquisite stained glass windows and hundreds of statues of various religious figures. [[Louis-Philippe Hébert]] completed thirty large wooden sculptures in the choir. At the end of the choir, the [[Holy Family]] is completed with saints [[John the Baptist]] and [[Saint Patrick|Patrick]], the patron saints of French and Irish Catholics.<ref>Kalman, 32.</ref>▼
A plaque commemorating the history of the cathedral was later erected near the building. It reads:
▲James R. Bowes, architect, designed new galleries and other improvements in 1875.<ref name="bowes">{{cite web| title=James R. Bowes| url=http://www.dictionaryofarchitectsincanada.org/architects/view/1178 | work=biography in Biographical Dictionary of Architects in Canada 1800-1950 |accessdate=November 16, 2011}}</ref>
▲The Basilica is the oldest and largest [[church (building)|church]] in Ottawa and the seat of the city's [[Catholic Church|Roman Catholic]] [[archbishop]]. Its twin spires and gilded Madonna are easily identifiable from nearby [[Parliament Hill]] and the surrounding area. The church was last renovated and restored in the late 1990s. Services are held in both [[French language|French]] and [[English language|English]].
"1841-1843 - This Gothic revival structure is the oldest surviving church in Ottawa. Its twin steeples were erected in 1842. In 1848 it was named the Cathedral of the Diocese of Ottawa, then later was granted the title Basilica. Its chief glory is its carved and painted interior. Designated heritage property 1978."
▲[[Governor General of Canada|Governor General]] [[Georges Vanier]] and [[Prime Minister of Canada|Prime Minister]] Sir [[Wilfrid Laurier]] both were given state funerals at the Cathedral.
"On Dec 18 1999 the most reverend Marcel A Gervais, Archbishop of Ottawa officially reopened Notre Dame Cathedral. The Cathedral had been closed for renovations since the beginning of 1999 and work continued into the year 2000. This historic restoration was made possible through the generous gifts of anonymous donors, the Canada Millenium partnership program, the Ontario Government and the friends of the Cathedral. We also recognize the warm hospitality of the Sisters of Charity of Ottawa who welcomed the community at the Chapel of their Mother House while the Cathedral was closed."
==Design==
▲"1841-1843 - This Gothic revival structure is the oldest surviving church in Ottawa. Its twin steeples were erected in 1842. In 1848 it was named the Cathedral of the Diocese of Ottawa, then later was granted the title Basilica. Its chief glory is its carved and painted interior. Designated heritage property 1978." <ref>[http://www.heritagetrust.on.ca/Ontario-s-Places-of-Worship/Inventory/Search-results-details.aspx?ItemID=199 Heritage Trust - plaque]</ref>
The steeples are covered with tin, which is typical for [[French-Canadian]] churches, and house a peal of bells. The exterior is fairly reserved, but the interior is far more ornate, designed by [[Georges Buillon]].
[[File:Ottawa - Notre-Dame - Nef 02.JPG|thumb|left|The basilica is decorated with a number of stained-glass windows]]
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===Organs===▼
▲"On Dec 18 1999 the most reverend Marcel A Gervais, Archbishop of Ottawa officially reopened Notre Dame Cathedral. The Cathedral had been closed for renovations since the beginning of 1999 and work continued into the year 2000. This historic restoration was made possible through the generous gifts of anonymous donors, the Canada Millenium partnership program, the Ontario Government and the friends of the Cathedral. We also recognize the warm hospitality of the Sisters of Charity of Ottawa who welcomed the community at the Chapel of their Mother House while the Cathedral was closed." <ref>[http://www.heritagetrust.on.ca/Ontario-s-Places-of-Worship/Inventory/Search-results-details.aspx?ItemID=199 Heritage Trust -plaque]</ref>
[[File:Ottawa - Notre-Dame - Nef 05.JPG|thumb|A pipe organ in the gallery above the entrance.]]
The first organ
Originally the console was attached to the left organ case. From the very beginning, the organ case
▲==Organs==
▲The first organ is inaugurated on March 7, 1850 by Damis Paul, organist at Montreal's cathedral. The instrument had been partially installed in 1848 for Bishop Guigues' consecration. Joseph Casavant built an 18-stop instrument (1,063 pipes) and placed it in a case that was later sculpted by Flavien Rochon in 1871. The instrument was restored by organbuilder Louis Mitchell a few years later. Casavant’s sons completely reconstructed the organ in 1892. At that time, it is a 52-stop instrument over 3 manuals and pedal. The instrument used an electro-pneumatic action which represented a new summit for the [[Casavant Frères|Casavant firm]]. The main section of the organ is located in the rear gallery while a second organ, a 17-stop choir organ over 3 manuals and pedal, is located in a gallery over the sanctuary. Both organs are played from the console located in the rear gallery.
▲Originally the console was attached to the left organ case. From the very beginning, the organ case is divided into two sections in order to free the magnificent stained-glass window. New stops were added in 1917. A second console, more modern, was installed in 1940 when a major rebuilt was undertaken and, in 1975, a revision of the electric action was carried out.
In 1999, Guilbault-Thérien carried out a major renovation, replacing the second console, and adding 7 more stops in order to achieve a better balance amongst the divisions while respecting the symphonic aesthetics of the instrument. The chancel organ still retains its original composition and voicing.
Composer [[Amédée Tremblay]] notably served as the church's organist from 1894
==See also==
{{Portal|Catholicism|Religion|Ottawa}}▼
* [[List of designated heritage properties in Ottawa]]
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*{{Citation
|last = Fletcher
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*{{Citation
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▲ |title = Répertoire des mariages de la Cathédrale d’Ottawa (1827-1980)
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==External links==
{{Commons category|Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica}}
*{{Official website|http://www.notredameottawa.com/}}
*[http://www.uquebec.ca/musique/orgues/canada/ottawandame.html Organ Specifications and Photos entre] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090412122328/http://www.uquebec.ca/musique/orgues/canada/ottawandame.html |date=2009-04-12 }}
*[http://www.gcatholic.org/churches/northamerica/0208.htm GCatholic.org entry]
*[http://www.ontariopics.com/Ottawa/Notre-Dame-Cathedral-Basilica Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica photos.]
*[http://www.historicplaces.ca/en/rep-reg/place-lieu.aspx?id=12135&pid=0 Notre Dame Roman Catholic Basilica HistoricPlaces.ca]
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