Moncton in Westmorland County, New Brunswick — The Atlantic Provinces (North America)
St. Bernards Church
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 28, 2019
1. St. Bernards Church Marker
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: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.
Location. 46° 5.434′ N, 64° 46.581′ W. Marker is in Moncton, New Brunswick, in Westmorland County. Marker 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.
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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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.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 28, 2019
2. St. Bernards Church Marker
2. St. Bernard's Church and Rectory – Moncton. 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.)
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.
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.
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 28, 2019
4. St. Bernard's Church Heritage Plaque
Église St. Bernard
1891
Designated Heritage Property 1996
Désigné lieu patrimoniale en 1996
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5. St. Bernard’s Church Entrance
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6. St. Bernard’s Church 1888 Cornerstone
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7. St. Bernard's Church (west elevation)
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8. St. Bernard's Church Sanctuary
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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 164 times since then and 20 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.
