Our Lady of Peace Roman Catholic Mission - Calgary, Alberta
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member wildwoodke
N 50° 59.192 W 114° 06.284
11U E 703200 N 5652317
Quick Description: Our Lady of Peace Roman Catholic Mission is located on the grounds of Heritage Park in southwest Calgary, Alberta.
Location: Alberta, Canada
Date Posted: 10/12/2007 11:23:44 PM
Waymark Code: WM2CPN
Published By: Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
Views: 141

Long Description:
In 1872 Chief Crowfoot appealed to Bishop Grandin to send priests to help the Blackfoot people. Within two years the Oblates of Mary Immaculate established the first Notre Dame de la Paix mission 25 miles west of Calgary. This church was built in a manner similar to that which was in use in 1875. The church still sees use on special occassions.
Type of Church: Mission

Status of Building: Restored building not in use

Date of organization: 06/01/1875

Dominant Architectural Style: Log

Diocese: Calgary

Address/Location:
1900 Heritage Drive SW
Calgary, Alberta Canada
T2V2X3


Relvant Web Site: [Web Link]

Date of building construction: Not listed

Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Not listed

Archdiocese: Not listed

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