Religious authorities have announced that the ruins of a church over a century old in southwest Montreal will be demolished due to a risk of collapse following a fire that occurred last winter.
The church, which was constructed more than 100 years ago, suffered extensive damage in a blaze during the winter of 2025‑2026. The fire weakened the structure to the point where only the exterior façade appears potentially salvageable.
Officials explained that the compromised integrity of the remaining walls creates a safety hazard for the surrounding area. Because the weakened masonry could give way without warning, demolition is being pursued as the safest course of action.
The building had stood as a historic fixture in the neighbourhood for generations. While the interior and most of the walls were destroyed, the surviving façade continues to bear witness to the church’s long presence in the community.
The demolition plan will be carried out under the supervision of the religious authorities responsible for the site. No further details about the timeline or the method of demolition have been released at this time, but the decision underscores the priority given to public safety in the wake of the fire's damage.
The removal of the ruins will mark the end of a physical reminder of the church’s hundred‑year history, leaving only the façade as a possible element for future preservation or commemoration.