Notre-Dame-du-Cap Basilica
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| Basilica of Notre-Dame-du-Cap | |
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| Location | Trois-Rivières, Quebec |
| Country | Canada |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
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| Status | Cathedral |
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| Functional status | Active |
| Architectural type | Norman-Gothic |
The Basilica of Notre-Dame-du-Cap is a basilica in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada. It is an important Catholic sanctuary which receives thousands of pilgrims each year.
The structure was originally built as a church in 1720. The first pilgrimage to the Sanctuary was made on May 7, 1883. In 1964, the present basilica was inaugurated, and the sanctuary officially became a minor basilica. It is operated by the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate.
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Basilica of Notre-Dame-du-Cap Trois-Rivières, Quebec -
The 20th Century Basilica, Basilica of Notre-Dame-du-Cap Trois-Rivières, Quebec -
Basilica of Notre-Dame-du-Cap Trois-Rivières, Quebec -
Basilica of Notre-Dame-du-Cap Trois-Rivières, Quebec -
Pont Chapelets, Basilica of Notre-Dame-du-Cap Trois-Rivières, Quebec -
Main Entrance
External links
- Sanctuaire Notre-Dame du Cap website
- Notre-Dame-du-Cap Basilica: Photo Gallery by The Catholic Photographer
References
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Basilique Notre-Dame-du-Cap.
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