Ignace Bourget Monument

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

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

Bas-reliefs

References

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

1903 in Canada

1903 sculptures

Allegorical sculptures in Canada

Bronze sculptures in Quebec

Buildings and structures completed in 1903

Cultural depictions of Canadian men

Cultural depictions of religious leaders

Downtown Montreal

Monuments and memorials in Montreal

Outdoor sculptures in Montreal

Sculptures by Louis-Philippe Hébert

Sculptures of men in Quebec

Sculptures of women in Quebec

Statues in Quebec

Statues of religious leaders