The temporary suspension of public Masses and closing of the church due to the pandemic COVID-19 has not prevented the parish from initiating the important work of completing of the restoration of its three historic altars.

With the approval of the Archdiocese, the work required to restore both Our Lady’s altar and the one dedicated to Saint Joseph is currently being undertaken by Atelier Plantagenêt who recently carried out restorative treatment on the high altar.

Like the high altar, the side altars were designed and built in 1898 by the same artists; church architect and decorator, Canon Georges Bouillon (1841-1932) together with one of his long-time collaborators, Flavien Rochon (1824-1902) and all three delivered to the monastery of the Sisters Adorers of the Precious Blood then located in New Edinburg.

Although designed as complimentary elements of the same commission and meant to be seen in a common setting, the two altars currently undergoing restoration differ somewhat from the high altar, most noticeably in the unique style adopted for the capitals of the columns and the use of several other decorative details carved in wood not found on the high altar.

The expert attention required to restore the side altars is expected to cost $24, 800 (plus applicable taxes). You can help by contributing to the Side Altar Restoration Fund.

Please use the yellow “Restoration” envelope clearly marked “Altar Restoration.”  You may also donate through our “Donate” button on the home page of our website.

Thank you for your generosity !