100 Years St. Dunstan’s

May 23, 2019

St. Dunstan's Basilica

A special concert marking the centenary of St. Dunstan’s Basilica will take place Saturday, May 25 at 7 pm in the church.

This special concert will include an overview of St. Dunstan’s life, as well as a sketch of the Basilica’s hundred-year history.

St. Dunstan, Patron Saint of the Diocese

Throughout, led by the Basilica Choir and director, Leo Marchildon, will be heard a sampling of liturgical music and hymnody from 1919 to the present.

Featured will be the premiere of Leo’s setting of “Ave Dunstane,” a hymn honouring St. Dunstan, whose Latin text dates back to the 10th century.

Also performed will be his “St. Dunstan’s Dream,” composed in 2013.

All are welcome to help celebrate the Basilica’s 100 years.