SASKATOON — St. John the Evangelist was the first Anglican parish established in Saskatoon, in 1902. The current building was constructed between 1912-1917, and in early 1924,the bishop of Saskatchewan chose to name it a pro-Cathedral.
When the Diocese of Saskatoon was established in 1933, St. John’s became the diocesan cathedral.
So, 100 years of cathedral status was a great reason to celebrate! On Oct. 20, the cathedral dedicated the afternoon to come together as the diocese to honour the past, celebrate the present, and focus joyfully on the future. Tours were offered, followed by a choral Evensong and a brief reception. Memories were shared, and memories were made.
Displays had been set up around the church to display some of the beauty of the place. The eucharistic vessels were all gleaming (thanks to the efforts of the altar guild), historic choir awards were set in the choir stalls, photos and descriptions were placed out for people to recognise just a glimpse of the century-old love for this place, thanks to the efforts of our historians and archivist.
The cathedral is our shared house of prayer and praise. We delighted in being a place for the broader church to share our history and our hope, our stories and thanksgivings, and the faith that has brought us to this cheerful time.
