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Quebec Saguenay St Alphonse-de-Liguori Church 
Construction of the Saint Alphonse-de-Liguori Church began in 1862 but took over 70 years to complete, with it not being completed until 1930. It was the first church made of stone in the region, it is one of the major neo-classical design works in Lower Canada and the oldest stone church in the region. Constructed using three types of stone with the best stones being used for the most visible parts of the church. The church with its bell tower surmounted by a spire placed in the centre of the front façade is a prominent feature of the local landscape. In front of the main façade is a statue of Jesus on a pedestal with outstretched arms welcoming people to the church; the statue being dated 1926.  The church’s interior is strikingly bright and spacious and is gained via a timber entrance which leads into a large room.  Along the sides are beautifully carved and painted Stations of the Cross and statues.  At the end of each side of the church situated on either side of the Apse is a beautiful altar   Located in the Apse is the High Altar.  On either side of the Apse is a large stained-glass window.   Looking back towards the door are two balconies, the top one of which houses the organ pipes.  Externally, at the side of the church is the presbytery which was constructed in 1930. This was designed in the English monumental style and replaced a two-story house that had been used as a presbytery since 1860. The building was extended in 1950s when a garage and a meeting hall were added at the rear of the building. 
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All Photographs were taken by and are copyright of Ron Gatepain
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