Saint John the Baptist Church - Miscouche, PEI
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N 46° 25.994 W 063° 52.045
20T E 433360 N 5142549
A beautiful old church in Miscouche.
Waymark Code: WMF8BE
Location: Prince Edward Island, Canada
Date Posted: 09/09/2012
Views: 8
Unfortunately, though I was told it was open, this church was closed for viewing when I was there. I've included a picture of the plaque, noting some of its history.
Interestingly, this church's first parish priest's name was John A MacDonald, the same as Canada's first Prime Minister, who, again interestingly, died the year this Churches' cornerstone was laid.
Recently Father Albin Arsenault oversaw a six-year restoration of this historic church - from steeple to altar, incurring no debt - restoration was paid for as it occured.
A link to the restoration story and post restoration pictures, particularly of the interior, can be found below.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1891
Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Roman Catholic
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 10:30 AM
Street address of Church:
Lady Slipper Drive North
Miscouche, PEI Canada
C0B-1T0
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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