| Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King | |
|---|---|
 Entrance on the south side | |
  Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King | |
| 43°15′49″N 79°53′29″W / 43.26348°N 79.89132°W | |
| Location | 714 King Street West Hamilton, Ontario L8P 1C7 |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Website | ctkbasilica |
| History | |
| Former name(s) | Cathedral of Christ the King |
| Status | Cathedral, minor basilica |
| Dedication | Christ the King |
| Administration | |
| Province | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Toronto |
| Diocese | Hamilton |
| Clergy | |
| Bishop(s) | Douglas Crosby |
| Rector | Father David Wynen |
The Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King is a Roman Catholic church in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The cathedral was consecrated on December 19, 1933.[1] It is the seat of the bishop of the Diocese of Hamilton, and the cathedral of the Diocese of Hamilton. The cathedral contains the cathedra (bishop's chair) of the bishop, the Most Rev. Douglas Crosby. The cathedral was raised to the status of a minor basilica in February 2013 by Pope Benedict XVI.[2]
On the south side of the bell tower is the cornerstone blessed by Bishop McNally, builder of the cathedral and fifth bishop of the diocese. It is a stone excavated from the Roman catacombs to symbolize the cathedral's unity with the ancient Christian church, the first generation after Christ. The cathedral is perched atop a hill overlooking Highway 403 leading in towards the rest of Hamilton and one travelling towards Oakville, Mississauga and Toronto. Christ the King Cathedral is close in proximity to the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board administration offices, and the offices for the Diocese of Hamilton. The offices for the diocese are located just off to the side of the cathedral, next to the rectory.
- ^ "Parish History". Archived from the original on 2012-04-15. Retrieved 2012-06-03.
- ^ Rev. Douglas Crosby D.D. OMI Heart to Heart, March 15, 2013