[1] The church is located close to the harbour front of the capital city on the rue Jacques Cartier.

The church is noted for containing stained glass windows that were donated by Charles de Gaulle.

[3] The building remained standing until November 1902, when it was obliterated—along with the majority of the town—in the Great Fire,[4] which originated from the cathedral.

[3] St. Pierre Cathedral was built in the Basque style of architecture[3] and is noted for its mixture of European and local Saint-Pierrais features in its design.

These show scenes from the Gospel involving the sea and ships—a symbol of the islands depicted on their unofficial flag—as well as Pope John XXIII convening the Second Vatican Council.