Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes de Montréal

Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes de Montréal is a Catholic chapel in downtown Montreal with a Latin cross layout. The interior features a 100-foot nave and 70-foot transept that create a symmetrical worship space for daily services.

The chapel was built between 1873 and 1881 by the Priests of Saint-Sulpice on land provided by Come-Séraphin Cherrier. Architect Napoleon Bourassa designed the structure as a place of worship for the French-speaking Catholic community.

The interior walls display paintings showing scenes from Mary's life, while sculptures by Louis-Philippe Hébert, including a Virgin Mary above the main altar, shape the prayer space. These artworks create a devotional environment that guides visitors through spiritual imagery.

The chapel is located on Sainte-Catherine Street East within walking distance of Berri-UQAM metro station. It can be easily identified from the street and welcomes visitors seeking a quiet space for prayer and reflection.

The chapel houses the first organ built by Casavant Freres, Opus 1, constructed between 1880 and 1881. This instrument marks the start of one of Quebec's most respected organ builders.

Location: Ville-Marie

Architects: Napoléon Bourassa

Website: http://cndlm.org

GPS coordinates: 45.51431,-73.55998

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:26