St. Simon & St. Jude Church (Tignish)
Church in Prince Edward Island, Canada / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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St. Simon & St. Jude Church, known colloquially as Tignish Church is a 19th-century Roman Catholic church located in Tignish parish, Prince Edward Island, Canada. As of 2006, it is the single largest church on Prince Edward Island, measuring 185 feet high. It can be clearly seen from 6 miles away on flat land, and from many more miles at sea.
St. Simon & St. Jude Church | |
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46.952995°N 64.036438°W / 46.952995; -64.036438 | |
Location | Tignish, Prince Edward Island |
Country | Canada |
Denomination | Roman Catholic |
Weekly attendance | under 2,500 |
History | |
Founded | 19th century |
Consecrated | 1860 |
Clergy | |
Bishop(s) | Richard Grecco (2009–present) Vernon Fougere (1992–2009) |
Priest(s) | John Molina (2017–present) Brendon Gallant (2011–2017) James Willick (2003–2011) Albin Arsenault (1990–2003) |
Assistant priest(s) | Timothy Broderick (2011–2012) Eddie Cormier (2005–2010) |
The church, along with the local post office, is one of the few original structures in Tignish remaining in an excellent condition. Surrounding churches include Immaculate Conception Church located 6 miles SW of Tignish on Palmer Road, as well as Greenmount United Church located 5 miles S of Tignish. Many from outside the official parish, such as those on Palmer Road or in Alberton parishes, will attend the church.