Realtors noted the St. Bernard Church contains over 8,000 blocks of granite in its construction.
St. Bernard Church officially closed last summer as the number of people attending mass in the 1,300-square-metre building had fallen to about 30 to 40 people.Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion delivered straight to your inbox at 7 a.m., Monday to Friday.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails or any newsletter.
Suzanne Lefort, a former treasurer of the parish council, said it’s been estimated — while she was in her volunteer position — that thorough repairs would cost over a million dollars for improvements to the roof, water system and the 28,000 cubic metre interior. She also said it remains uncertain what precisely will happen to a very large crucifix behind the altar, but added the church’s sacred objects are not part of the sale.
She said she hopes an investor purchases the Gothic, historical building and gives it a fresh purpose that benefits the community.Share this article in your social network
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