ST. Patrick's Old Cathedral

Join us to celebrate the 200th Anniversary of The Basilica of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral at the Basilica's Blessed Bacchanal. This is the third year of the Bicentennial Celebration, which began in 2009 and will culminate in 2015.

In keeping with the multi-cultural traditions of the parish's history, The Basilica's Blessed Bacchanal will honor leaders from the various ethnic communities in the neighborhood including, FatherAndrew Thi, Patrick Allen, Jim & Jill Gadwood, Rafael & Nitida Grullon, and Ms. Anna Messina.  The Honorees will be presented by Master of Ceremonies, Jim Gaffigan. There will be a feast of offerings from local neighborhood restaurants for guests to indulge in, as well as a cash bar.

Special guest, Jim Gaffigan, will serve as the Master of Ceremonies.

Rafael Grullon, Jr. will provide an array of contemporary and classic favorite tunes throughout the event.

As part of the restoration fundraising effort, there will be a drawing for a 50/50 Raffle at the close of the event. You can purchase your tickets in advance from the rectory located at 263 Mulberry Street, or you can obtain raffle tickets during the event. The fundraising goal is $100,000.

The cornerstone of Old St. Patrick's - the city's first Cathedral Church - was laid on June 8,1809. It was dedicated on May 14,1815, and on that day the New York Gazette described the cathedral as "a grand and beautiful church, which may justly be considered one of the greatest ornaments of our city".