Cathedral Candle Company

01/15/2026

New for Easter 2026!

Honoring the real presence of Christ, The Holy Eucharist™ Paschal Candle showcases the sacred Host in brilliant white wax with radiating bands of gold-leaf ornamentation. A chalice is rendered in gold wax against a royal blue cross, while the Agnus Dei serves as a beautiful reminder of the redemptive sacrifice of Christ. Part of the SCULPTWAX® collection of Paschal Candles, The Holy Eucharist™ invites the faithful to contemplate the mystery of the Eucharist with reverence, gratitude, and awe.

12/01/2025

From Syracuse to Istanbul: Cathedral Candle was honored to provide the altar candles for Pope Leo XIV’s historic Mass at the Volkswagen Arena this weekend. We are blessed to play a small role in such a meaningful moment.

05/08/2025

“Peace be with all of you.”

Habemus Papam!

04/21/2025

May he rest in eternal peace.

03/21/2024

Thank you to the The Tablet for speaking with us about our Paschal candles! We are so grateful to share our passion for our craft with churches during the Easter season.

The rich symbolism of darkness to light is not lost on Mark Steigerwald, vice president of the Cathedral Candle Company in Syracuse, New York, a fourth-generation family business that is one of the leading suppliers of church candles in the U.S.

01/18/2024

New for Easter 2024!

The Eternal Glory™ Paschal Candle is a striking tribute to Christ’s triumph over death. Bold bands of royal blue SculptWax® ornamentation with gold-leaf accents frame a handsome Greek Cross. Noble and uncomplicated, the Eternal Glory Paschal Candle is a joyful reminder that we too may be called to eternal glory in Christ.

Contact your Cathedral Candle Company dealer to order, or ask us for a dealer near you.

10/03/2023

The first Sunday of Advent is two months from today and the glow of these Star of the Magi™ Advent candles will add a special touch to churches for this season of preparation and anticipation. Here's a glimpse behind the scenes as we hand-decorate each candle. 🕯️⛪✨

04/09/2023

He is Risen! All of us at Cathedral Candle Company wish you a happy and blessed Easter.

01/20/2023

We're pleased to introduce our new Paschal Candle for this year, Merciful Lamb™:

LAMB OF GOD, YOU TAKE AWAY THE SINS OF THE WORLD, HAVE MERCY ON US. The Merciful Lamb Paschal candle is hand-crafted to showcase the sculpted Agnus Dei medallion in brilliant white Beeswax with gold-leaf trim. The candle’s wax date is presented in the traditional arrangement around the striking silver cross. With delicate detailing and fine craftsmanship, the Merciful Lamb is our tribute to the sacrifice that Jesus Christ, Lamb of God, made for our eternal salvation.

12/31/2022

04/17/2022

Happy Easter from all of us at Cathedral Candle Company!

02/10/2022

Many hands have helped make this Lilium Paschal Candle. It's truly a blessing to share our work with the church that ordered this candle!