Jesuit Chapel (Quebec City)
| Jesuit Chapel | |
|---|---|
Chapelle des Jésuites | |
 | |
  Jesuit Chapel | |
| Location | 20, rue Dauphine, Quebec City, Quebec |
| Country | Canada |
| Denomination | Catholic Church |
| History | |
| Founded | November 9, 1817 |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | François Baillairgé |
| Groundbreaking | 1818 |
| Completed | 1820 |
| Administration | |
| Archdiocese | Archdiocese of Quebec |
| Clergy | |
| Archbishop | Gérald Lacroix |
The Jesuit Chapel of Quebec City is a chapel of the Society of Jesus located in Old Quebec.
The Notre-Dame-de-Québec Congregation, based at the Jesuit College, received approval from the Bishop for a new chapel on November 9, 1817.[1][2]
The Chapel was designed by François Baillairgé.[3] It was built on the former grounds of the Jesuit College. Construction started in 1818 and completed in 1820. It was expanded in 1857, and a new facade was added in 1930.[4] The main altar was built in 1888 by Eugène Taché and the windows were created in 1916 by B. Léonard.[1][2]
Initially, the Chapel was served by priests from the Notre-Dame Basilica-Cathedral. The Jesuits took over the congregation in 1849, and are devoted toward the Canadian Martyrs.[1]
In 1992, the Maison Dauphine, a centre for homeless youth, was established in the basement of the chapel.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d "Jesuit's Chapel". Corporation du patrimoine et du tourisme religieux de Québec. Retrieved 6 January 2014.
- ^ a b "Chapelle des Jésuites". Répertoire du patrimoine culturel du Québec. Retrieved 6 January 2014.
- ^ "Chapelle des Jésuites". Inventaire des lieux de culte du Québec. Conseil du patrimoine religieux du Québec. Retrieved 6 January 2014.
- ^ "Jesuit Chapel". Michelin Guide. Retrieved 6 January 2014.
External links
- Jésuites - Province du Canada français et d’Haïti de la Compagnie de Jésus (Official website) Template:Fr
