St. Paul's Basilica

St. Paul's Basilica is the oldest Roman Catholic congregation in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

The church is housed in a Romanesque Revival structure that was designed by Joseph Connolly and opened in 1889.

[1] Inside this church, located in the north transept, a stained-glass window depicts St. Paul holding a sword – with dedication to William Joseph O'Connor, a professional oarsman who grew up in the neighbourhood where the church is located.

[3] The site of the old cemetery is now the parking lot and playground area for St. Paul's Catholic School.

The church was designated a minor basilica by Pope John Paul II in 1999.

Interior of St. Paul's Basilica