Celebrating 100 years
St. John’s Cathedral is the oldest Anglican parish west of the Great Lakes. It was founded in 1820, when the Rev. John West arrived from England to serve as chaplain to the Hudson’s Bay Company, and as missionary to this part of the world.
The present building, the fourth on this site, dates from 1926. Several descendants of the first members of the Parish are members of the present day congregation. The graveyard surrounding the Cathedral predates the parish. It was established by the Selkirk settlers in 1812. The site for the church was chosen by Lord Selkirk in 1817, prompted no doubt by the fact that the graveyard was already there.
In 2026, we will have numerous events celebrating 100 years. Please join us, all are welcome.
Centenary Events in 2026
Sunday Brunch (like Shrove Tuesday with pancakes)
Sunday, February 15, 12 noon
Diocesan Worship – Chrism Mass – Blessing of Oils and Renewal of Ordination Vows (with Simnel cake reception)
Saturday, March 28, 2 pm
Choral Concert
Saturday, May 2, 7 pm
Remembering Mothers – Cathedral and Cemetery tours
May 10, 12:30 pm – Mother’s Day
Doors Open Winnipeg 2026
Sat & Sun, May 30 & 31
Flower Planting
Saturday, June 6, 9 am – noon – Families are invited to order and plant flowers on loved one’s graves
Celebrating the Laying of the Cornerstone– Centenary Holy Eucharist with Bishop Naboth Manzongo
10:30am, June 7, 2026
Garden Party and Barbecue
12:10 pm, June 7, 2026
Remembering Fathers – Cathedral and Cemetery tours
June 21, 12:30 pm – Father’s Day
Choral Festival
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Remembrance Sunday
Sunday November 8, 2026 – Music with the Winnipeg Rifles Band and Ceremony in the graveyard
Centenary Advent Dinner Fundraiser
Friday, December 4, 2036 – We are planning Great Hall seating in the cathedral proper
Centenary Consecration Service with Bishop Naboth Manzongo
Saturday, December 5, 2026
