NS0215 eglise catholique Saint Michael, East Margaree NS (Catholic)

eglise catholique Saint Michael, 1193 E Margaree Rd, East Margaree.
Visited by JR Spurway, on 25-Jul-2008.

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The parish of St. Michael’s was established in 1801.  At that time, the place of worship was a log chapel. A second St. Michael’s Church was built by the people of Margaree in 1810. Again in the years between 1856 and 1859, a third church was erected. This third structure was built entirely of wood in a beautiful Gothic style and lasted nearly one hundred years. In 1952, this beautiful old structure was completely destroyed when lightning struck the steeple, and it was levelled in less than an hour. With much determination and dedication, they succeeded in erecting a fourth St. Michael’s Church, this one built entirely of stone. This fourth and present church was officially opened and blessed on August 10, 1958.

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