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Église Ste.-Anne / St. Anne's Church and First Chapel Site
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St. Anne’s Church is the oldest parish in southwest Nova Scotia and is still the oldest active Acadian parish on mainland Nova Scotia. It is also testament to the energy and hard work of the extraordinary historical figure, Father Jean Mandé Sigogne 1. The moment he set foot in the New World he began his remarkable work to help serve the spiritual needs the Acadians in southwestern Nova Scotia. From the time he arrived in 1799, until his death in 1844, he supervised the construction of twelve public buildings: nine churches, and three rectories, including a church for the Mi’kmaq. It is he who founded the parish of Sainte Anne in 1799. Acadians returning from exile settled in Rocco Point in 1767. The original chapel was built in 1784, after the repeal of the anti-papist laws that denied Catholics the right to build churches. The chapel served the Acadians and Mi'kmaqs of the region. In 1808, a larger church was built on the site of the present church. The present St. Anne's Church was built in Ste-Anne-du-Ruisseau in 1900, and opened to the public with the Christmas Mass in that year. A municipally registered heritage property, this Gothic style church features two towers with original paintings on the ceiling and sanctuary walls. The architecture and decor of St. Anne's church speaks eloquently of local faith and artisanship. English and French services are available, and there are guided tours from mid-June to early September. Hours Location: Historic Chapel For more information: 1 See Abbé Jean Mandé Sigogne Monument, Clare, Digby County. |
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