Frequently Asked Questions (updated September, 2025)

A. Cathedral Renewal

A1) Why does the cathedral matter? Holy Rosary Cathedral serves as the Mother Church of the archdiocese, and is used for a variety of purposes, from ordinations, funerals and weddings, to Chrism Masses, school opening Masses, the Archbishop’s Levee, and other gatherings and events. Holy Rosary Cathedral is central to the Cathedral Area, and is an extraordinary landmark in the City of Regina. It was built and maintained by our ancestors, and has now passed to us to care for.

A2) Why does Holy Rosary Cathedral need renewal and why now? After 110+ years, the cathedral’s aging spires, and infrastructure such as boilers and pipes, are beginning to fail. Cost-effective renewal takes planning, rather than simply reacting to emergencies as they occur.

B. About the Rebuilding Our Church Capital Campaign

B1) What is the difference between the Archbishop’s Appeal  and the Rebuilding Our Church Campaign? The Archbishop’s Appeal raises funds annually for pastoral ministries and programs throughout the archdiocese. The Rebuilding Our Church Campaign is a one-time opportunity to meet the critical needs of the cathedral (and pastoral centre) for this century.

B2) Why are 5-year pledges being encouraged instead of one-time donations? Donations can be made in any form that is preferred by donors. 5-year pledges are often easier to manage than lump sums. They enable people to give a larger gift than they might otherwise consider, and this campaign will need that in order to succeed. Some donors may choose to pledge for a shorter time, and hope to continue their pledge for the full 5 years should their financial circumstances allow.

C. Finances and Construction

C1) How will the donations be managed? Donations to the Rebuilding Our Church Campaign will be managed and invested by the Archdiocese of Regina Foundation Inc. in an interest bearing account until they are needed. The interest income will be invested in the projects. The Foundation is a registered charity that has been set up for this purpose.

C2) Who oversees the construction projects? The Archdiocese of Regina Foundation oversees the project via the Project Steering Committee, supported by working groups and a professional project management firm: Teresa Drew Consulting.

C3) How does the cathedral project stay on budget? The Archdiocese of Regina Foundation establishes the budget via the Project Steering Committee, and the budget includes an owner’s contingency for unexpected expenses. The Project Manager and Project Steering Committee monitor to ensure that the project stays on budget. Phase 1 of the project was completed at just slightly under its $2.6M budget.

C4) Who is responsible for evaluating and awarding contracts? The Archdiocese of Regina Foundation via the Project Steering Committee, with support from the Project Manager.

D. Archdiocesan Pastoral Centre

D1) What about the Pastoral Centre? The first part of the Rebuilding Our Church Campaign allocated 11/17 of funds received to the cathedral an 6/17 to the Pastoral Centre. The portion of initial funds received that was allocated to a future Pastoral Centre was approximately $2M. As of 2025, the cathedral work has become more urgent and the building of a Pastoral Centre may not be realized for some time. As a result, initial donors have been approving the redirection of Pastoral Centre portion of their gifts to the restoration and repair of Holy Rosary Cathedral.

D2) What happened with Holy Rosary School and the Catholic Education Centre next to the cathedral? Holy Rosary Community School and the former Catholic Education Centre were demolished in summer, 2025. The Archdiocese of Regina has agreed to purchase the land on which they sat, and has entered a time of discernment about the most appropriate use of the property in both the short and long term.