31) St. Ludwiga (Stony Hill) Church & Cemetery

St. Ludwiga Church & Cemetery 

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The St. Ludwiga Church was built in 1907, made of squared poplar logs. It serviced both Polish (Roman Catholic) and Ukrainian (Orthodox) families, as neither faith had enough parishioners to each have a church. The cemetery was started at the same time. The church operated for many years, gradually dying as the pioneers died. Most of their children decided to leave the area to seek employment. The last funeral service held in the old building was in August of 1954. By that time the building was becoming run down and became unused; no one was left to maintain it. Around 1970 the roof started to cave in, so the church was demolished. Two of the last parishioners salvaged the church bell, and built a small shed to protect it. All that remains is this building and the cemetery, still in use.

Additional Details

Civic Number: 58 138 Stony Hill Rd.   l    Amenities on Site: N/A   l    Building on Site: No

Photo courtesy of Gordon Goldsborough


Photo courtesy of the Manitoba Historical Society website.