Ste-Anne Church, Catholic church in Rideau-Vanier, Ottawa, Canada
Ste-Anne Church is a Catholic church at 528 Old St. Patrick Street in Ottawa's Lowertown, built in 1873 to a design by architect J.P. LeCourt. Its plain stone facade has a medieval-inspired rose window, while the doors, windows and three statuary niches use classical rounded arches. A detailed three-tiered belfry tops the facade.
The building was constructed in 1873 following architect J.P. LeCourt's design and later received protection as a designated heritage property. This recognition reflects its importance as an architectural landmark in the region.
Since June 3, 2012, Ste-Anne has housed St. Clement Parish, a bilingual community served by the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter. Mass and the sacraments are celebrated in Latin according to the 1962 Roman Missal, so visitors will hear the older rite rather than French or English.
The building remains open for religious services, community gatherings, and architectural visits, though coordination with the parish office is recommended beforehand. Visiting during regular hours allows you to see the interior details and overall structure at your own pace.
The three-tiered belfry rising above the plain stone facade is the feature visitors tend to miss from street level. The City of Ottawa plaque notes that the steeply pitched roof and facade sculptures are typical of Quebec church architecture, and the building was designated a heritage property in 1978.
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