The Foundation
Our history ... Our pride ... We are committed to the protection, preservation and restoration of Moncton's Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption Cathedral to commemorate this site, built in 1939, and to raise awareness of its importance to the Acadian community and the history of New Brunswick.
An assessment of the building in 2009 identified the need for extensive maintenance to preserve the cathedral.
The cost of the work, estimated at approximately $7 million, was far beyond the financial capacity of the cathedral’s parish...some said it should be considered for demolition!
Monsignor Valéry Vienneau, archbishop who arrived in August 2012, told the diocesans of his intention to safeguard "our" cathedral.
The new archbishop, Monseigneur Guy Desrochers, arriving in 2023, is very pleased with the Foundation's commitment to its mission to preserve the building.
Over $6.501 million
of funds raised
8
significant projects completed
3
significant projects yet to be completed
Completed projects
Thanks to the gifts received from donors to the fundraising campaign that began in 2014, a variety of major and essential renovations have been completed.
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Foundations -
Code - Fire protection -
Code - Accessibility -
Heating system -
Windows at ground floor level -
Lower west sloped roof -
Stairs on St. George Street -
National Historic Site
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Upcoming projects
However, there remains major renovation projects already identified which is estimated to cost SEVERAL MILLION DOLLARS.
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Permanent recladding of entire sloped roof -
Replacement of the exterior windows in the nave of the church, second floor and bell tower. The stained glass windows remain intact. -
Exterior mortar repair and stone cleaning
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