St. Ignatius Mission, Catholic mission church in St. Ignatius, Montana, United States.
The St. Ignatius Mission building stands with its 100-foot belfry against the backdrop of the Mission Mountains in western Montana.
Founded in 1854 by Jesuit priests Pierre-Jean De Smet and Adrian Hoecken, the current brick structure was constructed between 1891 and 1893.
The interior walls and ceiling contain 58 murals painted by Brother Joseph Carignano, combining Catholic imagery with Salish tribal elements.
The mission welcomes visitors Monday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Sundays from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM throughout the year.
The church structure, measuring 120 feet by 60 feet, was built using bricks made from native clay found in the surrounding Montana landscape.
Location: St. Ignatius
Inception: 1854
Website: http://www.StIgnatiusMission.org
Address: 300 Beartrack Ave., St. Ignatius, MT 59865 Saint Ignatius 59865 Saint Ignatius
Opening Hours: Maandag-Zaterdag 09:00-17:00; Zondag 08:00-18:00
Phone: +14067452768
Website: http://StIgnatiusMission.org
GPS coordinates: 47.31500,-114.10194
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:52
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