Cathedral of Christ the King (Hamilton)

Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King Hamilton, Ontario
Entrance on the South side to Cathedral of Christ the King
Denomination	Roman Catholic
Website	www.christthekingcathedral.org
History
Former name(s)	Cathedral of Christ the King
Administration
Parish	Ontario
Diocese	Roman Catholic Diocese of Hamilton, Ontario
Province	Canada
Clergy
Rector	Father David Wynen

Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King is a Roman Catholic church in Hamilton, Ontario Canada. The Cathedral was consecrated on December 19, 1933. It is the seat of the Bishop of the Diocese of Hamilton, and the cathedral of the Diocese of Hamilton. The cathedral contains the cathedra (bishop's chair) of bishop the most Rev. Douglas Crosby D.D. OMI. The cathedral was raised to the status of a minor basilica on February 2013 by Pope Benedict XVI.

On the south side of the bell tower, is the cornerstone blessed by Bishop McNally, builder of the Cathedral and fifth bishop of the diocese. It is a stone excavated from the Roman Catacombs to symbolize the cathedral's unity with the ancient Christian church, the first generation after Christ.

Christ the King Cathedral Masses are usually presided over by the parish rector, but occasionally, one of the bishops or guest priests will preside. The Cathedral is located atop a hill facing south. The South "King St." doors open up to a massive fine stone staircase leading down into the front parking lot. The pure gothic belltower containing a carillon of 23 bells, is 165 feet high and visible from a great distance. The largest bell called the Bourdon Bell, weighs 4½ tons and was donated by Prime Minister of Canada, R. Bennett, a friend of Bishop McNally's. At night, the Cathedral is illuminated by flood lights and creates an imposing sight, especially from the Hamilton escarpment.

Christ the King Cathedral is the home of many activities for Roman Catholic schools within the diocese, such as Confirmation retreats and other religious activities for school - aged children and adults alike.

Parish organizations include the Knights of Columbus, Children's Liturgy, Bazaar Committee, Social Committee, Altar Servers, Cathedral ushers, Catholic Women's League, St. Vincent De Paul Charities, extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion, the Cathedral Choir which sings at the 11 am Mass, the Tenor-Bass Men's choir which sings at the 9 am Mass and the Cathedral Cantors which lead the singing at the 5pm Saturday and Sunday afternoon 4pm Mass.