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St Peter's Cathedral, Belfast

Saint Peter's Cathedral, Belfast (Irish: Ard Eaglais Naomh Peadar, IPA: [ˈaːɾˠd̪ˠ ˌaɡlˠəʃ n̪ˠiːw ˈpʲad̪ˠəɾˠ]), is the Catholic cathedral church for the Diocese of Down and Connor, and is therefore the episcopal seat of the Catholic Bishop of Down and Connor. It is located in the Divis Street area of the Falls Road in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and construction began in the 1860s. There are three choirs: the Cathedral Choir, the Down & Connor Schola Cantorum (Boys’ Choir) and the Cathedral Girls’ Choir.

Saint Peter's Cathedral
Saint Peter's Cathedral, Belfast
Saint Peter's Cathedral
Location within Northern Ireland
54°35′57″N 5°56′40″W / 54.599038°N 5.944408°W / 54.599038; -5.944408
LocationBelfast, County Antrim
CountryNorthern Ireland
DenominationCatholic Church
TraditionRoman Rite
Websitehttps://stpetersbelfast.ie
History
Consecrated14 October 1866
Architecture
Architect(s)Fr Jeremiah Ryan McAuley
John O'Neill
StyleGothic Revival
Years built1860–1866
Specifications
Capacity850
Length180ft (54.8m)
Width70ft (21.3m)
Number of spires2
Administration
ProvinceArmagh
ArchdioceseArchdiocese of Armagh
DioceseDown and Connor (since 1866)
Clergy
Bishop(s)Alan McGuckian
DeanVacant
Canon(s)Canon Brian Daly
Canon Sean Emerson
Canon Robert Fleck
Canon John Forsythe
Canon Sean Gilmore
Canon Joseph Gunn
Canon Colm McBride
Canon Denis McKinley
Canon Patrick McWilliams
Canon John Murray
Canon Edward O’Donnell
Canon Hugh O’Hagan

(Honorary Canons)
Monsignor Sean Connolly
Canon Noel Conway
Canon Aidan Kerr
Canon Austin McGirr
Canon Patrick McKenna
Canon Brendan Murray
Canon Sean Rogan
Canon Daniel Whyte
Priest(s)Very Rev. Martin Graham Adm.
Rev. Brian Watters CC
Rev. Aidan McCaughan
ArchdeaconVacant
Deacon(s)Rev. Martin Whyte
Laity
Director of musicJames McConnell

History edit

Until the Reformation the cathedral of the Diocese of Down and Connor had been at Downpatrick. However, at the beginning of the 19th century, Belfast was a growing town; and with the appointment of William Crolly in 1825, the episcopal seat moved there. St Peter's was originally envisaged as the parish church for the expanding post-Famine Catholic population of Belfast. The site was provided by a wealthy Belfast flour merchant and philanthropist, Bernard Hughes[1] while the church was designed by Fr Jeremiah Ryan McAuley, who had trained as an architect before he became a priest.[2]

The church was opened on 14 October 1866. The signature twin spires were added in 1886.[3]

It was built on a scale and with a level of high quality interior decoration that it became known as a pro-cathedral, or temporary cathedral, for the diocese. In that regard it was an honour shared with St Patrick's Church, Belfast, in Donegall St where, for example, Bishop Patrick Dorrian was buried in 1885 and where in 1929 Bishop Daniel Mageean was consecrated bishop.

The decision to designate St Peter's as the diocesan cathedral was taken by Bishop Cahal Daly who celebrated the Mass on 29 June 1986 at which the building was formally designated as the cathedral church of Down and Connor.

Design edit

The exterior is of Scrabo sandstone with Scottish sandstone dressings. Internally there is a hammer-beam ceiling.[4] There were several extensive refurbishments in 1950, in 1986 under the direction of the Irish artist Ray Carroll and again in 2003–2005 while Patrick Walsh (bishop of Down and Connor) was bishop which undid much of the 1980s work. One respected critic said of this most recent renovation "This most recent work has restored the Cathedral much nearer to its original appearance, especially in the use of strong and vibrant colours, on the fine hammer-beam ceiling."[5]

It is a Grade A listed building.[6]

Liturgy in the cathedral edit

Mass is celebrated every day in the cathedral:

  • Sunday Masses are: Vigil (Saturday) 5.30 pm; 9 am and 11 am (Solemn Mass).
  • Weekday Masses are at 10 am, Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; 7.30 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Other sacraments and liturgies:

  • Confessions are at 10.30 am and 5 pm on Saturdays.
  • Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament takes place each Tuesday and Thursday from 10 am - 7 pm.
  • Baptisms take place on Saturdays at 1 pm.
  • As the diocesan Cathedral, St Peter's hosts major celebrations in the local Church calendar such as the Chrism Mass on Holy Thursday.

Past administrators edit

From St Peter's Cathedral website[7] unless otherwise stated:

  • Fr William Blaney VG: 1866–1873
  • Fr Andrew McAuley: 1873–1882
  • Fr Patrick Convery: 1882–1895
  • Fr John McCartan: 1895–1898
  • Fr John Tohill: 1898–1905
  • Fr Bernard Laverty: 1905–1911
  • Fr John Healy: 1911–1919
  • Fr Thomas McDonald: 1919–1928
  • Fr William Patrick Lagan: March 1928
  • Fr Alexander McAteer: 1929–1930
  • Fr George McKillop: 1930–1938 - died in office as Adm.
  • Fr John McLaverty: 1938–1943
  • Fr George Watson: 1943–1945
  • Fr Leo McKeown: 1945–1949
  • Fr Laurence Higgins: 1949–1955
  • Fr Patrick McAtamney: 1955–1960
  • Fr Joseph McConville: 1960–1963
  • Fr James McCloskey: 1963–1966
  • Fr Sean O’Neill: 1966–1967
  • Canon Padraig Murphy: 1967–1971
  • Fr Francis Teggart: 1971–1974
  • Fr Alexander Darragh: 1974–1978
  • Fr Vincent McKinley: 1978–1983
  • Fr Joseph McGurnaghan: 1983–1986
  • Fr Sean Connolly: 1986–1990
  • Fr Anthony Alexander: 1990–1994
  • Monsignor Thomas Toner: 1994–2006 [8]
  • Fr Hugh Kennedy: 2006–2016
  • Fr Martin Graham: 2016 –

Bibliography edit

  • Peter Galloway, The Cathedrals of Ireland, The Institute of Irish Studies, The Queen's University of Belfast, (1992).

References edit

  1. ^ Features, St Peter's Cathedral website. Retrieved 29 November 2011.
  2. ^ "MCAULEY, JEREMIAH RYAN (REV.) - Dictionary of Irish Architects".
  3. ^ "St. Peter's Roman Catholic Cathedral | What to See | Belfast & Northern Ireland".
  4. ^ "1866 – St. Peter's Cathedral, Belfast". 6 May 2016.
  5. ^ "1866 – St. Peter's Cathedral, Belfast". 6 May 2016.
  6. ^ History, Department of Communities website. Retrieved 29 October 2017.
  7. ^ History, St Peter's Cathedral website. Retrieved 29 November 2011.
  8. ^ "Belfast Maze priest Monsignor Tom Toner dies". BBC News. 11 November 2012.

External links edit

  • Official Site

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Saint Peter s Cathedral Belfast Irish Ard Eaglais Naomh Peadar IPA ˈaːɾˠd ˠ ˌaɡlˠeʃ n ˠiːw ˈpʲad ˠeɾˠ is the Catholic cathedral church for the Diocese of Down and Connor and is therefore the episcopal seat of the Catholic Bishop of Down and Connor It is located in the Divis Street area of the Falls Road in Belfast Northern Ireland and construction began in the 1860s There are three choirs the Cathedral Choir the Down amp Connor Schola Cantorum Boys Choir and the Cathedral Girls Choir Saint Peter s CathedralSaint Peter s Cathedral BelfastSaint Peter s CathedralLocation within Northern Ireland54 35 57 N 5 56 40 W 54 599038 N 5 944408 W 54 599038 5 944408LocationBelfast County AntrimCountryNorthern IrelandDenominationCatholic ChurchTraditionRoman RiteWebsitehttps stpetersbelfast ieHistoryConsecrated14 October 1866ArchitectureArchitect s Fr Jeremiah Ryan McAuleyJohn O NeillStyleGothic RevivalYears built1860 1866SpecificationsCapacity850Length180ft 54 8m Width70ft 21 3m Number of spires2AdministrationProvinceArmaghArchdioceseArchdiocese of ArmaghDioceseDown and Connor since 1866 ClergyBishop s Alan McGuckianDeanVacantCanon s Canon Brian DalyCanon Sean EmersonCanon Robert FleckCanon John ForsytheCanon Sean GilmoreCanon Joseph GunnCanon Colm McBrideCanon Denis McKinleyCanon Patrick McWilliamsCanon John MurrayCanon Edward O DonnellCanon Hugh O Hagan Honorary Canons Monsignor Sean ConnollyCanon Noel ConwayCanon Aidan KerrCanon Austin McGirrCanon Patrick McKennaCanon Brendan MurrayCanon Sean RoganCanon Daniel WhytePriest s Very Rev Martin Graham Adm Rev Brian Watters CCRev Aidan McCaughanArchdeaconVacantDeacon s Rev Martin WhyteLaityDirector of musicJames McConnell Contents 1 History 2 Design 3 Liturgy in the cathedral 4 Past administrators 5 Bibliography 6 References 7 External linksHistory editUntil the Reformation the cathedral of the Diocese of Down and Connor had been at Downpatrick However at the beginning of the 19th century Belfast was a growing town and with the appointment of William Crolly in 1825 the episcopal seat moved there St Peter s was originally envisaged as the parish church for the expanding post Famine Catholic population of Belfast The site was provided by a wealthy Belfast flour merchant and philanthropist Bernard Hughes 1 while the church was designed by Fr Jeremiah Ryan McAuley who had trained as an architect before he became a priest 2 The church was opened on 14 October 1866 The signature twin spires were added in 1886 3 It was built on a scale and with a level of high quality interior decoration that it became known as a pro cathedral or temporary cathedral for the diocese In that regard it was an honour shared with St Patrick s Church Belfast in Donegall St where for example Bishop Patrick Dorrian was buried in 1885 and where in 1929 Bishop Daniel Mageean was consecrated bishop The decision to designate St Peter s as the diocesan cathedral was taken by Bishop Cahal Daly who celebrated the Mass on 29 June 1986 at which the building was formally designated as the cathedral church of Down and Connor Design editThe exterior is of Scrabo sandstone with Scottish sandstone dressings Internally there is a hammer beam ceiling 4 There were several extensive refurbishments in 1950 in 1986 under the direction of the Irish artist Ray Carroll and again in 2003 2005 while Patrick Walsh bishop of Down and Connor was bishop which undid much of the 1980s work One respected critic said of this most recent renovation This most recent work has restored the Cathedral much nearer to its original appearance especially in the use of strong and vibrant colours on the fine hammer beam ceiling 5 It is a Grade A listed building 6 Liturgy in the cathedral editMass is celebrated every day in the cathedral Sunday Masses are Vigil Saturday 5 30 pm 9 am and 11 am Solemn Mass Weekday Masses are at 10 am Monday Wednesday Friday and Saturday 7 30 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays Other sacraments and liturgies Confessions are at 10 30 am and 5 pm on Saturdays Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament takes place each Tuesday and Thursday from 10 am 7 pm Baptisms take place on Saturdays at 1 pm As the diocesan Cathedral St Peter s hosts major celebrations in the local Church calendar such as the Chrism Mass on Holy Thursday Past administrators editFrom St Peter s Cathedral website 7 unless otherwise stated Fr William Blaney VG 1866 1873 Fr Andrew McAuley 1873 1882 Fr Patrick Convery 1882 1895 Fr John McCartan 1895 1898 Fr John Tohill 1898 1905 Fr Bernard Laverty 1905 1911 Fr John Healy 1911 1919 Fr Thomas McDonald 1919 1928 Fr William Patrick Lagan March 1928 Fr Alexander McAteer 1929 1930 Fr George McKillop 1930 1938 died in office as Adm Fr John McLaverty 1938 1943 Fr George Watson 1943 1945 Fr Leo McKeown 1945 1949 Fr Laurence Higgins 1949 1955 Fr Patrick McAtamney 1955 1960 Fr Joseph McConville 1960 1963 Fr James McCloskey 1963 1966 Fr Sean O Neill 1966 1967 Canon Padraig Murphy 1967 1971 Fr Francis Teggart 1971 1974 Fr Alexander Darragh 1974 1978 Fr Vincent McKinley 1978 1983 Fr Joseph McGurnaghan 1983 1986 Fr Sean Connolly 1986 1990 Fr Anthony Alexander 1990 1994 Monsignor Thomas Toner 1994 2006 8 Fr Hugh Kennedy 2006 2016 Fr Martin Graham 2016 Bibliography editPeter Galloway The Cathedrals of Ireland The Institute of Irish Studies The Queen s University of Belfast 1992 References edit Features St Peter s Cathedral website Retrieved 29 November 2011 MCAULEY JEREMIAH RYAN REV Dictionary of Irish Architects St Peter s Roman Catholic Cathedral What to See Belfast amp Northern Ireland 1866 St Peter s Cathedral Belfast 6 May 2016 1866 St Peter s Cathedral Belfast 6 May 2016 History Department of Communities website Retrieved 29 October 2017 History St Peter s Cathedral website Retrieved 29 November 2011 Belfast Maze priest Monsignor Tom Toner dies BBC News 11 November 2012 External links editA picture of the cathedral Official Site Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title St Peter 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