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The foundation and basement for this Roman Catholic church at the intersection of Stafford Street and Corydon Avenue in Winnipeg was constructed by contractor William James Lailey in 1911. Lacking the funds to construct the entire building, the congregation covered the basement with a roof and held services there until the stone church building was completed in 1929. An opening service was held on 10 February 1929.
An associated elementary school opened in January 1912.
Period
Cleric
c1929
E. T. O'Gara
1947-1953
Roderick McGilvray (c1900-1964)
1953-1961
V. Shaughnessy (1912-1961)
St. Ignatius Roman Catholic Church (October 2017)
Source: George Penner
Aerial view of St. Ignatius Roman Catholic Church (June 2024)
Source: George Penner
Interior of St. Ignatius Roman Catholic Church (October 2017)
Source: George PennerSite Location (lat/long): N49.86748, W97.16126
denoted by symbol on the map above
See also:
Memorable Manitobans: William James “Jim” Lailey (1879-1951)
“New St. Ignatius church to open,” Winnipeg Tribune, 9 February 1929, page 26.
“St. Ignatius pastor dies at 49 years,” Winnipeg Tribune, 17 June 1961.
“River Heights priest dies suddenly at 64,” Winnipeg Tribune, 30 October 1964.
About Us, St. Ignatius Parish.
This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough and George Penner.
Page revised: 15 June 2024
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