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4 days ago
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Former Halifax church could become affordable housing
A Catholic church in Halifax that closed last year could become affordable housing. The Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth shut down Saint Theresa's Church on North Street and Saint Patrick's Church on Brunswick Street in May 2024, citing financial, attendance and structural problems. Aurea Sadi, pastoral services manager with the Archdiocese, said they are exploring potentially transforming Saint Theresa's into affordable housing. Sadi also said Saint Patrick's is now being used by the Nova Scotia government to help people experiencing homelessness. Prior to the full closure, Saint Theresa's had been closed since October 2023 due to high levels of mold inside the building. The basement church was built in 1931 and the rectory was completed in 1937. -With files from CTV News Atlantic's Stephanie Tsicos For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
CTV News
16-05-2025
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International council declares ‘heritage alert' for Église Sainte-Marie in Nova Scotia
The International Council on Monuments and Sites has issued a 'heritage alert' on the former Église Sainte-Marie in Church Point, N.S., as they and other groups hope to save it from demolition. The council, which is a non-governmental organization that seeks to protect heritage sites around the world, said the heritage alert is their highest alert warning. 'Sainte-Marie is the third church built on its historical site, where many local families can trace their ancestry to Acadians who resettled in 1769 after years of displacement,' said a news release from the council. 'For centuries, Sainte-Marie has been more than a place of worship. It has served as a gathering space, a historical anchor, and a living reminder of the strength and continuity of Acadian heritage. 'Despite its designation as a provincial heritage property since 2001, Sainte-Marie currently lacks national recognition and federal protection.' The council is calling for a halt to any demolition plans and for a long-term plan to preserve the site. The building, which opened its doors in 1905, is believed to be the largest wooden church still standing in North America. The Sainte-Marie héritage et développement group, which formed in late 2024, is currently working on a plan to preserve the church and make it economically viable. It is scheduled to present the proposal to the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth, which owns the building, at the end of June. 'If what they suggest doesn't make a lot of sense, then we'll proceed with demolition,' said David O'Carroll, property and building manager for the Archdiocese, previously told CTV News Atlantic. 'It'd happen as soon as we could organize it.' For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
