Opened in late 1902, La Maison Chapelle was intended as a residence for staff and students of the neighbouring St. Boniface Normal School. By 1904, it had become the headquarters of the newly-founded Les Missionnaires Oblates (Oblate Sisters). A wing added in early 1911 contained a chapel and, by 1915, it was an orphanage and boarding school for boys.
Postcard view of expanded Maison Chapelle (circa 1914) by Lyall Commercial Photo
Source: Internet Archive, PC002358Site Location (lat/long): N49.89060, W97.12004
denoted by symbol on the map above
See also:
Historic Sites of Manitoba: St. Boniface Normal School / le Jardin de l’Enfance / Ecole Menagere Notre Dame (210 rue Masson, Winnipeg)
“Reportorial round,” Winnipeg Tribune, 22 September 1902, page 10.
“Archbishop opens new Maison Chapelle,” Winnipeg Tribune, 20 February 1911, page 5.
“Homes for homeless are provided by growing St. Boniface churches,” Winnipeg Tribune, 25 September 1915, page 62.
We thank Cindy Desrochers (Le Musée de Saint-Boniface Museum) for providing additional information used here.
This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough.
Page revised: 15 October 2025
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