St. Patrick's Parish

The origins of St. Patricks Parish can be traced to 1851 and the efforts of Father John Holzer S.J., a visiting missionary priest. At the time, the small Catholic community in Galt celebrated mass in private homes, the Cooper Shop on Parkhill Drive, and the upstairs of the firehall on Water Street South. Father Holzer initiated fund-raising efforts, and at a meeting on the evening of November 23, 1851, provided the first $18. All I have, he wrote, to make a start. On December 19, 1855, the fledgling congregation - served by travelling priests from Brantford and Paris - purchased a plot of land on the Wellington Street hill for $220. The purchase was made through a third party after certain influential citizens attempted to block the sale of property for the establishment of a Catholic church. A small wooden church capable of holding about 150 people was constructed on the site and on May 13, 1860, Bishop Farrell dedicated St. Patricks, the first Catholic church in Galt.

St. Patrick's Parish is open Tuesday 8:30am - 4:00pm Wednesday 8:30am - 4:00pm Thursday 8:30am - 4:00pm Friday 8:30am - 2:30pm.

Call (519) 623-3773, or use the website.

Phone

(519) 623-3773

Website

https://stpatrickscambridge.ca/