A sanctuary of faith and fellowship, uniting generations in the love of Christ

Founding of St. Patrick’s Jr. College, marking the parish’s early commitment to education.

Construction of the Cathedral initiated by Rt. Rev. Dr. Joseph Anthony Borghi, OFM Cap. St. Peter’s College also established this year.

Cathedral solemnly blessed on January 1 by Dr. Borghi. Architect: Rev. Fr. Bonaventure from Florence.

Cathedral extensively damaged during the First War of Independence.

Pope Leo XIII elevates Agra Vicariate Apostolic into a Metropolitan See.

Magnificent High Altar donated by Messers John & Co. consecrated by Most Rev. Dr. Gentili, OFM Cap. Enhancements: floor paved with black & white marble, six plaster side altars replaced with marble ones.

Establishment of St. Vincent’s Girls’ High School.

Founding of St. Paul Inter College.

Major restoration under Archbishop Cecil DeSa and Msgr. Thomas K.C.; ceiling repainted, Stations of the Cross restored, boundary wall built.

Renovation led by Archbishop Albert D’Souza, Fr. John Ferreira, and Rev. Fr. Joe Thykkattil; oval boundary wall around Akbar’s Church added.

Cathedral managed by Capuchin Fathers for many years, later handed to diocesan priests after the demise of Archbishop Derminic.