Our Lady of Angels/Presentation Convent in Placentia was built in 1864 by the Roman Catholic Church for the Presentation Sisters. Our Lady of Angels Convent was designated as a heritage building in 1991 due to the architectural, historic, cultural and environmental values that the building holds. The only remaining stone building in the area, Our Lady of Angels was built primarily of locally quarried stone. Elements within the construction of the building showcase the French influence within the community in its early years.Our Lady of Angels / Presentation Convent is historically valuable due to its associations with the Presentation Sisters. The Presentation Sisters of the Roman Catholic Church played an important role in communities across Newfoundland. This convent stands as an indication of the longstanding relationship between the convent and the education and religion of the community.