Holy Redeemer - Bar Harbor, ME - Maine Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

Built to replace the former St. Sylvia’s Catholic Church (1881-1909), the Church of the Holy Redeemer in Bar Harbor stands as one of the more imposing religious buildings in town. The new church was envisioned by Rev. James O’Brien, who wanted a larger church structure closer to downtown Bar Harbor than the current St. Sylvia’s. The Neo-Gothic stone church was designed by Bangor architect Victor Hodgins, and was constructed from granite blocks quarried from Washington County, Maine. Inside, massive trusses from felled cyprus trees nearby support the roof and stone walls. Gorgeous stained glass windows line the walls which flood the interior with color. (visit link)

The "Museum in the Streets" panel is located in front of the church. It reads:

"Holy Redeemer - The Holy Redeemer Catholic Church was built in 1907 at a cost of $44,000 contributed almost entirely by the maids and workmen of the town. The church has its own patron, Saint Katharine Mary Drexel, canonized in 2000 during a ceremony at St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican. Born in Philadelphia in 1858, Miss Drexel gave up a large inheritance and entered a Catholic convent. Katharine took a special interest in the welfare of poor Native Americans and African Americans. In taking vows in 1891, she included a promise to "undertake any work which may tend to the neglect or abandonment of the Indian and colored races,” which she did, eventually establishing 65 schools and missions for the poor from Harlem to Santa Fe and southern California.

Ce Sont Principalement des femmes de chambre et ouvriers qui contribuent 44,000$ pour construire l'église catholique de Holy Redeemer en 1907. L'église a sa propre patronne, Sainte Katharine Mary Drexel, canonisée en 2000 lors d'une cérémonie place Saint Pierre à Rome. Née à Philadelphie en 1858, Mlle Drexel renonce à un héritage important et entre dans un couvent catholique. Katharine s'intéresse particulièrement aux Amérindiens et Afro-Américains défavorisés. Lorsqu'elle prononce ses vœux en 1891, elle promet de « faire tout son possible pour améliorer le sort des Indiens et gens de couleur » crée 65 écoles et missions pour les populations défavorisées de Harlem à Santa Fe et Californie du sud."

Address and /or location: 56 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor, Maine 04609 Who put it there (Sponsor): Museum In The Streets and Bar Harbor Village Improvement Association Date (Erected or Dediated): 2013

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