Ignace Bourget Monument

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

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. There are two allegorical statues represent Religion and Charity. The sculptures and bas-reliefs were created by Louis-Philippe Hébert.

Photo 863, June 2010

Ignace Bourget Monument, in front of Cathédrale Marie-Reine-du-Monde

Photo 864, June 2010

Ignace Bourget Monument, detail

Photo 865, June 2010