The first church for a Ukrainian Catholic parish in the Rural Municipality of St. Andrews was built in 1914. Between 1958 and 1959, this second church was built one mile east of the first church, according to the architectural specifications of Father Philip Ruh.
Blessed Virgin Mary the Protectress Ukrainian Catholic Church (September 2015)
Source: George Penner
Interior of the Blessed Virgin Mary the Protectress Ukrainian Catholic Church (September 2015)
Source: George PennerSite Coordinates (lat/long): N50.09999, W97.01818
denoted by symbol on the map above
See also:
Memorable Manitobans: Philip Ruh (1883-1962)
Historic Sites of Manitoba: Blessed Virgin Mary the Protectress Ukrainian Catholic Church (East Selkirk, RM of St. Clements)
This page was prepared by George Penner.
Page revised: 15 May 2021
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