I was recently by this incredible historic church in rural Prince Edward Island. It's the largest wooden church on the Island and seats 1,000 people.
Here are a few photos of the exterior.
Father Albin Arsenault has recently become Parish Priest here, having moved from St. John the Baptist Parish Church, Miscouche where he'd been priest since 2003.
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Here are a few photos of the exterior.
Father Albin Arsenault has recently become Parish Priest here, having moved from St. John the Baptist Parish Church, Miscouche where he'd been priest since 2003.
The following information about this church comes from the book, "A Faith Works" by Rev. Art O'Shea.
"Fire in 1890 completely destroyed the first church but three years later the present handsome and spacious church opened its doors. Seating 1,000, it is the largest wooden church in the diocese. Stained glass windows of recent years have added to its beauty."
The following information comes from Wikipedia about the church.
“In 1890, the original church burned down, and was replaced by the now-existing church in 1892. Designed by Francois Xavier Edouard Meloche (1855-1917) to replace the original, much smaller mission which was destroyed by fire on May 24, 1890, the cornerstone was laid August 15, 1892 on The Feast of the Acadians. The church is a wooden Gothic structure, and is the oldest wooden church on Prince Edward Island. The lovely church, so little known to Islanders in general, is an architectural gem of considerable importance, not only to the island, but to Canada as a whole. This is so not only because of its fine design and craftmanship, both inside and out, but also because of its association with Francois Xavier Meloche, an artist/architect who has yet to take his proper place in the annals of Canadian art.“
