Edmonton, Alberta
Listed on the Inventory of Historic Resources for the City of Edmonton
Sold in 2012 by the Catholic Diocese
Photos: Kiely Ramos, 2010
An excellent example of the Early Modern Style with a Modern Expressionist sanctuary incorporating design elements intended to inspire congregations with volume and light and was typified by the use of a dramatic tall sanctuary roof in the plan of a cross with high peaked roofs, clean horizontal lines, flat roofs for the ancillary addition, variegated red brick cladding, symmetrically split front entrance, steps, terraces, platform and planters with fieldstone feature walls and prominent corner location.
Description courtesy City of Edmonton Historic Resource Management Program
St. Pius X Church exterior during construction, 1954
Courtesy The Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton Archives
St. Pius X Church interior showing original exposed ceiling, 1960
Courtesy The Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton Archives