Moncton, New Brunswick — The Atlantic Provinces (North America)

St. Bernards Church

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 28, 2019

1. St. Bernards Church Marker

Inscription. First wooden church erected in 1872
Cornerstone present church laid 1888
100th anniversary of first celebrated mass
November 1, 1991

November 1, 1891 — November 1, 1991

Heritage Moncton Incorporated

Erected by Heritage Moncton Incorporated.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.

Location. 46° 5.434′ N, 64° 46.581′ W. Marker is in Moncton, New Brunswick. It is on Botsford Street (New Brunswick Route 134) north of Queen Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is mounted at knee-level on a large boulder just to the right of the sanctuary entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 43 Botsford Street, Moncton NB E1C 4W9, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Moncton & Southeast.

It is also in the Maritimes

and in Atlantic Canada.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

and Acadia.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Masonic Temple / Temple de l’Ordre maçonnique (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Methodism in Moncton (about 210 meters away); First Moncton United Baptist Church (about 210 meters away); Bilingual Banking / Une Banque Bilingue (about 240 meters away); The Art of Advertising / L’art de la publicité (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); From River to Firm Land / De la rivière à la terre ferme

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(approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Capitol Theatre / Théâtre Capitol (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Transcript Building (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Moncton.

Regarding St. Bernards Church. Canadian Register of Historic Places #3428.

Also see . . .
1. Saint Bernard's Church and Rectory. St. Bernard's Church and Rectory was designated a Local Historic Place because of its significant Gothic Revival architecture. Built between 1887 and 1891, it was the first masonry church building in Moncton. In keeping with Gothic Revival architecture, almost every opening is a Gothic arch, and the extensive use of foil tracery is apparent. Vertical elements, such as a bell tower and spires help to break up the rectangular massing of the overall structure. St. Bernard’s Rectory is recognized for its significant Norman-Gothic architectural style. It was built between 1914 and 1915 by architect René Arthur Frechet and contractor T. D. LeBlanc. This two-story stone residence consists of a main structure of square massing and a crenellated tower on the southwest corner. (Submitted on June 10, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. St. Bernard's Church and Rectory – Moncton

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 28, 2019

2. St. Bernards Church Marker

. The early part of the 19th century saw the influx of a large number of Irish immigrants to the outlying areas of Moncton. Even though, the Irish did not have a church of their own, Masses were first held in private homes and later at the Free Meeting House on Steadman Street. In 1851, Father F.X. Lafrance of Memramcook, bought a parcel of land for the construction of a church on the present site. However, it was not until 1872 that a wooden church dedicated to Saint Bernard was erected. By 1888, a third and larger church was begun to accommodate the quickly growing parish. This marked the construction of the first stone building in Moncton. (Submitted on June 10, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

St. Bernard's Church 1882-1982 Centennial Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 28, 2019

3. St. Bernard's Church 1882-1982 Centennial Plaque

English:
In 1882, by mandate of Most Rev. John Sweeney, Bishop of Saint John, the Catholic Community of Moncton became the Parish of St. Bernard and Rev. Henry A. Meahan its first pastor who erected this church in 1888.

This Centennial Plaque was unveiled by Most Rev. Donat Chiasson, Archbishop of Moncton, October 17, 1982.

Français:
En 1882, mandatée par Monseigneur John Sweeney, évêque de Saint Jean, la mission catholique de Moncton devenait la paroisse Saint-Bernard et le révérend Henry A. Meahan premier curé qui érigea cette église en 1888.

Cette plaque commémorative du centenaire fut dévoilée par Monseigneur Donat Chiasson, archevêque de Moncton, le 17 octobre 1982.

St. Bernard's Church Heritage Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 28, 2019

4. St. Bernard's Church Heritage Plaque

St. Bernard’s Church
Église St. Bernard
1891
Designated Heritage Property 1996
Désigné lieu patrimoniale en 1996

St. Bernard’s Church Entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 28, 2019

5. St. Bernard’s Church Entrance

(Centennial Plaque & Heritage Plaque visible between doors)

St. Bernard’s Church 1888 Cornerstone image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 28, 2019

6. St. Bernard’s Church 1888 Cornerstone

St. Bernard's Church (<i>west elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

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7. St. Bernard's Church (west elevation)

St. Bernard's Church Sanctuary image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 28, 2019

8. St. Bernard's Church Sanctuary

St. Bernard's Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 28, 2019

9. St. Bernard's Church

Credits. This page was last revised on June 10, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 341 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on June 10, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.