St. Raphael the Archangel Church, Roman Catholic church in Outremont, Montreal, Canada
St. Raphael the Archangel Church is a Gothic Revival church building in Outremont featuring stone walls, stained glass windows that depict biblical scenes, and a bell tower above Avenue Lajoie. The structure displays characteristic features of its architectural style through tall windows and ornamental detailing.
The parish built this church in 1932 to serve the English-speaking Catholic community of Outremont under the Archdiocese of Montreal. The parish closed in 2008 after nearly 80 years of operation as the sole English-speaking Catholic parish in the area.
For decades, this church served as the spiritual center of Outremont's English-speaking Catholic community. Today the building stands as a reminder of that era when visitors can observe its religious architecture and artistic details.
The building is located on Avenue Lajoie and is accessible by public transportation, making it easy to visit. The exterior can be viewed at any time, though interior access may vary depending on the current use of the space.
After closing as a parish, plans emerged to transform the building into a palliative care facility to serve new community needs. This conversion would give the historic structure a new purpose while preserving the physical building itself.
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