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 Sacred Heart Catholic Church - Rossland, BC Posted by:  T0SHEA
N 49° 04.612 W 117° 47.644
11U E 442009 N 5436304
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, located at 2414 Columbia Avenue, one block east of the courthouse, turned 100 years old last year. As a birthday present we decided we'd waymark it as a centenarian.
Waymark Code: WMQZ6R
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 04/18/2016
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The present church was constructed in 1915 under the direction of Father A.K. MacIntyre, with dedication taking place on October 31, 1915. Popularly known as “Father Mac,” he served the parish for nearly 60 years and was loved by all.
The original church had been on Davis Street on the west end of town, near the Miner’s Union Hall. The first Catholic priest to visit Rossland, Father Bedard, conducted the Mass in the mines. The history of the Catholic church in Rossland is marked by interesting occurrences from Father Lemay’s errand of mercy, to Father MacKinnon’s death ride on a racehorse.
This building is registered in the Rossland Heritage Register. See a further history of both Rossland and Sacred Heart Church at Heritage Rossland.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
DESCRIPTION OF HISTORIC PLACE
Sacred Heart Catholic Church is located on the northwest corner lots at the intersection of Butte Street and Columbia Avenue in upper Rossland, British Columbia. It is a substantial building, (88' x 38') with a peaked roof and wood-clad walls, easily identifiable as a church with a tall bell tower/steeple and many very large stained glass windows. The main entrance, with double wooden doors, is on the east side.
HERITAGE VALUE
Sacred Heart Catholic Church is valued as a place of spiritual, religious and social significance to many generations of Rosslanders. The Catholic Church has played a role in Rossland's identity and development since the beginning of the gold mining era, starting with the first Catholic Church built in 1895.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church is the second Catholic Church to be built in Rossland, and it continues to be the anchor and focal point of the Catholic community. Since its construction in 1915, the church has provided a place for worship, religious services and celebrations, and family events such as christenings, weddings and funerals.
Designed in the style of Spanish Mission churches of California, the integrity of the original building has been kept - the only exception being the location of the main church entrance, which was moved to create safer and easier access. There are five buttresses visible on the exterior walls, allowing the interior of the Church to be open with no need of pillars or posts. A bell, acquired by the Sacred Heart Parish in 1900, resides in the bell tower. Four beautiful and large stained glass windows are located on both the east and west sides of the Church, and one on the south side, facing Columbia Avenue - all are in their original positions.
Sacred Heart Church is recognized as a visible testament to the efforts, and indeed sacrifices, of the many parishioners over the years who have provided the care, time, effort and money needed to create and maintain their spiritual home. Its presence evokes many memories and stories with connections to past events and people.
Alterations to the interior of the Church in 2013-2015 are a visible response by the parishioners to changing times. The social and educational activities previously held in the Parish Hall (built in the 1930s) and the Catechism Center (1960s), both located across Columbia Avenue, are now happening within a portion of the Church space itself in a newly-defined 'Gathering Place' complete with kitchen facilities
CHARACTER-DEFINING ELEMENTS
- Architectural style
- Stained glass windows
- Bell tower and bell
- Ongoing community access and use for over 100 years
- Signage on the exterior including name, use and service times
- A plaque on the exterior beside the entrance, identifying Sacred Heart Catholic Church as a significant Rossland heritage building
From Historic Places Canada
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 10/31/1915
Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 9:00 AM
Street address of Church:
2396 Columbia Avenue
Rossland, BC Canada
V0G 1Y0
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Not listed
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
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