Precious Blood Roman Catholic Church, Catholic church in St. Boniface, Canada
Precious Blood Roman Catholic Church is a church building in St. Boniface featuring a distinctive spiral roof clad in cedar shakes. The interior seats around 525 people arranged in a semicircle facing the central altar.
The parish began in 1944 when Abbé Edmond Lavoie brought together French-speaking families in southern Winnipeg to establish a new Catholic community. This founding established a distinct congregation in the area.
The building reflects the spiritual heritage of the Métis people through its architectural design, particularly in how the roof mimics traditional dwelling forms from the plains.
Plan your visit during daylight hours to fully appreciate the natural light streaming through the windows and highlighting the architectural details. The site is easily accessible and welcoming to all visitors.
The roof is supported by 25 large laminated fir beams that span the full width of the building and create its distinctive undulating form. This innovative timber structure is a notable engineering feature that shapes the church's most recognizable silhouette.
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