Cornwall in Stormont Dundas and Glengarry United Counties, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Co-Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Cocathédrale de la Nativité de la Bienheureuse Vierge Marie
Photographed by Robert Rusaw, June 29, 2023
1. Co-Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Marker
Between 1851 and 1881, Cornwall experienced a large scale industrial expansion which in turn led to an influx of workers and tradesmen from Quebec. The city saw its French Catholic community grow from just 132 to 1,323 out of a total population of 4,468.
To meet the spiritual needs of the French speaking community, Father J.J. Kelly(1884-1887) was called upon to organize a French parish dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary.
In 1976, the church was elevated to the status of Co-Cathedral with St. Finnan Cathedral in Alexandria.
Entre 1851 et 1881, Cornwall a connu une expansion Industrielle à grande échelle ce qui a conduit à un afflux de travailleurs et commerçants du Québec. Ce fut une époque tournante pour la population catholique de langue française qui passa de 132 à plus 1 323 sur une population totale de 4468.
Pour répondre aux besoins spirituels de la population catholique de langue française, le Père J.J. Kelly
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En 1976, l'église devint cocathédrale avec St. Finnan Cathedral, Alexandria, du Diocèse.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1976.
Location. 45° 1.116′ N, 74° 42.727′ W. Marker is in Cornwall, Ontario, in Stormont Dundas and Glengarry United Counties. It is on Montreal Road, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 Montreal Road, Cornwall ON K6H 4G6, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Ontario. It is also in Central Canada. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony, the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, and Rupert’s Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The French Presence in Cornwall (within shouting distance of this marker); The Glengarry Fencibles (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); The Flying Frenchmen/
Photographed by Robert Rusaw, June 29, 2023
2. Co-Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Credits. This page was last revised on March 31, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2023, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. This page has been viewed 808 times since then and 94 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 2, 2023, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
