Ignace Bourget Monument

Ignace Bourget Monument
Coordinates	45°29′57.10″N 73°34′6.10″W / 45.4991944°N 73.5683611°W / 45.4991944; -73.5683611
Location	Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral
Designer	Louis-Philippe Hébert
Type	Historical Monument
Material	Bronze, granite
Opening date	June 24, 1903
Dedicated to	Ignace Bourget

The Ignace Bourget Monument is a monument of Louis-Philippe Hébert located in front of Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral in Montreal.

Overview

The monument in memory of Bishop Ignace Bourget was unveiled on June 24, 1903, in front of the replica of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, which he had built. A bas-relief shows the bishop studying the plans for the building. Two allegorical statues represent Religion and Charity. It was erected by both clergy and faithful, who contributed $25,000. The sculptures and bas-reliefs were created by Louis-Philippe Hébert.

Allegorical statues

Religion

Charity

Bas-reliefs

Bishop studying the plans for the building

References

• MP-0000.871.4 | Monument of Bishop Ignace Bourget, Dorchester Street, Montreal, QC, about 1907