St. Finnan's Basilica

St. Finnan's Basilica St. Finnan's is a spectacular example of the earliest Cathedrals constructed in Upper Canada. By 1853, St. Finnan's became a cathedral.

Finnan's has been a testament to the Catholic community in Glengarry for well over a century and a half. An older church stood on this site beside the older cemetery since 1833, a year after the parish was founded by the Reverend Alexander Macdonell, first Catholic Bishop of Upper Canada. Finnan's Parish boasted 265 families of whom 134 were Macdonalds of various spellings. Finnan's Church was ded

icated in 1885, but work continued over the next 25 years. The present steeple, bells and cross were installed in 1902. In 1890, when the Diocese of Alexandria was created, the Reverend Alexander Macdonell became the first Bishop of Alexandria and St.

MASS INTENTIONS: Monday, June 1 - Sunday, June 7, 2026
06/01/2026

MASS INTENTIONS: Monday, June 1 - Sunday, June 7, 2026

Please keep our parishioners in your prayers:
06/01/2026

Please keep our parishioners in your prayers:

05/31/2026

-Mass: Sunday, May 31, 2036
-St. Finnan's Parish

After many dedicated years of faithful service to our parish community, Father Gilles will be retiring. We are deeply gr...
05/30/2026

After many dedicated years of faithful service to our parish community, Father Gilles will be retiring. We are deeply grateful for his spiritual guidance, kindness, and commitment to all of us throughout the years. Father Gilles has been a blessing to our parish family, and we thank him sincerely for all he has done.
We are also pleased to announce that Father Romeo will be joining our parish.
Please keep both Father Gilles and Father Romeo in your prayers. 🙏

Shirley Lajoie passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026. Family and friends are invited to visitation at Munro & Morris Fun...
05/28/2026

Shirley Lajoie passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026. Family and friends are invited to visitation at Munro & Morris Funeral Homes Ltd., 114 Main St. South, Alexandria, Ontario (613-525-2772), on Friday, May 29, from 2–4pm and 6–8pm, and again on Saturday, May 30, from 9:30am-10:30am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Finnan’s Cathedral, Alexandria, on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at 11am. Interment for Shirley and Bert will take place immediately afterwards at St. Finnan’s Parish Cemetery with a reception to follow.

Share Memories of Shirley & Support the Lajoie Family

The Songs of Praise Concert took place at St. Finnan’s Basilica on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Appreciation is extended to Pad...
05/27/2026

The Songs of Praise Concert took place at St. Finnan’s Basilica on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Appreciation is extended to Paddy Kelly, Kathleen Fraser-Collins, Noel Campbell, Alastair Love, and Dan Leroux for showcasing your talents. The concert was thoroughly enjoyed by all attendees. This event was held in support of the St. Finnan’s Accessibility Project. 🙏🎵🙏

MASS INTENTIONS: Monday, May 25 - Sunday, May 31, 2026
05/25/2026

MASS INTENTIONS: Monday, May 25 - Sunday, May 31, 2026

05/25/2026
05/24/2026

-Mass: Sunday, May 24, 2026
-St. Finnan’s Parish

Address

72 St. Paul Street, P. O. Box 340
Alexandria, ON
K0C1A0

Opening Hours

Monday 6pm - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 9am
Wednesday 8am - 9am
Thursday 8am - 9am
Friday 8am - 4pm
Saturday 5pm - 6pm
Sunday 8am - 12pm

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+16135251340

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