Cathedral Activities
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.
There is also a parish advisory committee made up of all the Ministry leaders. The music department presents approximately 5 concerts per year of various choirs and orchestras.
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