Welcome to
ST. PETER'S
CATHEDRAL
The Anglican Cathedral for Prince Edward Island
St. Peter's Cathedral, Charlottetown,
was built in 1869 as a 'Chapel of Ease' to St. Paul's, the Parish Church
on Queen's Square. It began as a convenience for poor people living at "The
Bog" near Governor's Pond. Bishop Hibbert Binney, the 4th Bishop of Nova
Scotia, whose Letters Patent from the Crown gave him episcopal jurisdiction
in Prince Edward Island, made it his Cathedral on the Island in 1879. St.
Peter's has superb music, beautiful liturgy, strong orthodox Christian
teaching and preaching, a friendly congregation, and a tradition of service
to the community. From its founding, Saint Peter's Cathedral has been noted
for its witness to and celebration of the Catholic tradition of Anglicanism.
You
are invited to discover St. Peter's Cathedral for yourself!
A warm welcome awaits you.
A Brief History of St. Peter's Cathedral
WORSHIP
The
heart of St. Peter's Cathedral is in its eucharistic worship. The Holy Eucharist
is celebrated each Sunday at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. (10 a.m. in the
summer months). On weekdays, the Holy Eucharist is celebrated at 7:30
a.m. (Tuesdays) and 10 a.m. (Wednesday to Saturday). The
Book of Common Prayer
is used in the worship to enable the people to participate, and to make
sure that everything that is said and heard in the service is drawn from
and faithful to Holy Scripture.
PRAYER
Morning
and Evening Prayer (Matins and Evensong) are said daily in All Souls' Chapel.
Morning Prayer is said 15 minutes before Mass (see above), Evening Prayer
at 5 p.m. on weekdays, 6 p.m. on Sundays. The Chapel is open every day for
personal prayer and meditation.
CHRISTIAN
INSTRUCTION
The
Church School meets Sundays at 10:00 a.m. (September to June). At certain
times throughout the year, a Bible Study Group meets on Tuesday evenings
at 7:30 p.m., and the Theological Issues Discussion group meets on an occasional
basis to discuss challenging and thought-provoking issues. There is also the "Cathedral Institute of Christian Spirituality" (see above).
MINISTRY
The
sacraments of Holy Baptism, Confirmation, Matrimony, Penance (sacramental
Confession and Absolution) and Anointing of the Sick (Unction), as well as
pastoral counselling, and home, hospital and prison visiting are all part
of the ministry offered from the Cathedral. At the time of death, the burial
services of the Church are a source of both comfort and hope.
CHURCH
MUSIC
St.
Peter's Cathedral has one of the best liturgical choirs in Canada. Members of the choir meet for choir practice on Wednesday evenings. On major festivals and holy days, choir members hold a parish social event (party) following Solemn Evensong and Benediction.
SERVICE
Servers'
Guild, Altar Guild, Youth Group, Men's Association, Inglis Group (A.C.W.)
and Binney Group (A.C.W.) organize members to be active in the life of our
cathedral parish and to serve the community.
