Sainte-Rose-de-Lima Church, Gatineau

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Sainte-Rose-de-Lima Church
Église Sainte-Rose-de-Lima
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Façade of Sainte-Rose-de-Lima Church
Sainte-Rose-de-Lima Church, Gatineau
Location861 Saint-René Boulevard East, Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Coordinates 45°29′05″N75°37′13″W / 45.4847°N 75.6203°W / 45.4847; -75.6203
TypeChurch
MaterialRed brick, asphalt shingle roof, plaster interior [1]
Beginning date1913
Completion date1915
Dedicated toSaint Rose of Lima
Religious affiliationRoman Catholic

Sainte-Rose-de-Lima Church is a Catholic religious building located in the Templeton neighborhood of Gatineau, Quebec, Canada. [2] It is the oldest surviving church in Gatineau, reflecting the region's early Catholic heritage. [3]

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History and architecture

The parish of Sainte-Rose-de-Lima was established in 1898, with registers opening on January 6, 1890, following a period of mission status from 1889 to 1896. [3] Construction of the current church began in 1913 and was completed in 1915. [1] It is named in honour of Saint Rose of Lima (1586–1617), the first saint of the New World. An earlier wooden church, built in 1889 on land donated by M. Hurtubise, stood across from the current site on Perkins Road (now Boulevard Lorrain). [4]

The church features a Latin cross floor plan with a single-aisle nave. Constructed with red brick exterior, it has an asphalt shingle roof and a plaster interior. [1] The architectural design reflects the Beaux-Arts style, characterized by its symmetrical composition and classical detailing, complemented by Neo-Renaissance ornamentation, such as decorative cornices and pilasters. [4] [5] [6] Following the Second Vatican Council (1962–1965), the interior underwent modifications, including the simplification of the altar and removal of some decorative elements, to align with liturgical reforms emphasizing congregational participation. [7]

Heritage value

The church is recognized as part of Quebec's cultural heritage, listed in the Répertoire du patrimoine culturel du Québec. [4] In 2003, the Conseil du patrimoine religieux du Québec assigned Sainte-Rose-de-Lima Church a "moderate" (D) heritage value compared to other places of worship in the Outaouais region, based on its architectural and historical significance. [8] Its role as a community landmark in Templeton and its connection to early 20th-century Catholic life in Gatineau contribute to its cultural importance.

As a Catholic place of worship, it is part of the Saint-Antoine Sainte-Rose pastoral unit and is affiliated with the Archdiocese of Gatineau. [2] [9]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Église Sainte-Rose-de-Lima" [Sainte-Rose-de-Lima Church]. Inventaire des lieux de culte du Québec (in French). Retrieved October 5, 2020.
  2. 1 2 "Sainte-Rose-de-Lima - 1898" [Sainte-Rose-de-Lima - 1898]. Archdiocese of Gatineau (in French). Archived from the original on May 17, 2012. Retrieved May 19, 2025.
  3. 1 2 Magnan, Hormisdas (1925). Dictionnaire historique et géographique des paroisses, missions et municipalités de la Province de Québec [Historical and geographical dictionary of parishes, missions and municipalities in the Province of Quebec] (in French). Arthabaska, Québec: Imprimerie d'Arthabaska. p. 669.
  4. 1 2 3 "Église de Sainte-Rose-de-Lima" [Sainte-Rose-de-Lima Church]. Répertoire du patrimoine culturel du Québec (in French). Retrieved May 19, 2025.
  5. ↑ Kalman, Harold (1994). A History of Canadian Architecture. Toronto: Oxford University Press. ISBN   9780195411034.
  6. ↑ Liscombe, Rhodri Windsor (1999). "The 'Beaux-Arts' Style in Canada: The National Gallery and the New Monumentality". Journal of the Society for the Study of Architecture in Canada. 24 (2): 15–22. Archived from the original on January 14, 2025.
  7. ↑ Komonen, Kari (2012). "The Impact of Vatican II on Church Architecture in Quebec". Material Religion. 8 (1): 78–102. doi:10.2752/175183412X13286288797836 (inactive 1 July 2025).{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: DOI inactive as of July 2025 (link)
  8. ↑ Simard, Jean (2007). "L'évaluation du patrimoine religieux au Québec: perspectives d'avenir" [Evaluating religious heritage in Quebec: future prospects]. Revue d'histoire de l'Amérique française (in French). 60 (3): 345–368. doi:10.7202/016579ar.
  9. ↑ "Pastoral Areas". Archdiocese of Gatineau. Archived from the original on May 24, 2024. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
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