St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church (Calgary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church |
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St. Patrick's Church in 2011.
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| Architectural style | Carpenter Gothic |
| Town or city | 14608 Macleod Trail, Midnapore, Calgary, Alberta |
| Country | Canada |
| Construction started | 1904 |
| Completed | 1904 |
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| Structural system | wooden |
St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church is a historic building in Calgary, Canada. It was built in 1904. The church is located in the Midnapore neighborhood. It has a special style called Carpenter Gothic.
Local builders constructed the church. They used land given by Patrick Glenn. His family was one of Calgary's first farming families. The church's steep roof and tall, narrow windows are typical of its style.
A Special History
A famous missionary priest, Father Albert Lacombe, served at St. Patrick's. He worked there until he passed away in 1916. The church is important for several reasons. Its unique architecture is one reason. Its connection to Father Lacombe is another. It also played a big part in the religious growth of southern Alberta.
Because of its history, the church was named a Provincial Historic Resource. This happened on April 10, 2001. This means it is a protected and important site.
Location and Neighbors
The church sits back from Macleod Trail. It is on the east side of the road. North of St. Patrick's is St. Paul's Anglican Church. This church was built even earlier, in 1885.
On a hill nearby is Lacombe Home. This building was constructed in 1910. It is also a Provincial Historic Resource.
Changes Over Time
The St. Patrick's congregation moved to a new building in 1983. After that, the original church was used by other groups. These included Midlands United Church and St. Paul's Anglican Church. All Saints (Lutheran) Church also used it for a time.
However, the building soon became empty. It started to fall apart. In 1997, the church land was sold. It became part of a cemetery property.
In late 2010, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Calgary bought the land back. In June 2011, they allowed the St. John Chrysostom Russian Orthodox Church to use it. This group began to fix up the church. They now use it as a place of worship.
External links
- St. John Chrysostom Russian Orthodox Church
