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Catholic Church. Diocese of Charlottetown (P.E.I.) History.

Catholic Church. Diocese of Charlottetown (P.E.I.) History.

Catholic church buildings Prince Edward Island. Catholic institutions Buildings. Nuns Prince Edward Island.

Catholic church buildings Prince Edward Island. Catholic institutions Buildings. Nuns Prince Edward Island.

Charlottetown

Alberton

Baie Egmont

Brae

Cornwall

Corran Ban

Covehead

Cumberland

Emyvale

Fort Augustus

Georgetown

Grand River

Green Meadows

Kinkora

St. Margaret's

St. Peter's Bay

St. Teresa's

It is my hope that you will gather from these pages a reasonable understanding of the Lord's promise to abide with us forever. Pope John Paul II, in Novo Millenio Ineunte, tells us that this promise has sustained the Church for two thousand years. This promise has definitely been evident in the Diocese of Charlottetown since its foundation.

The future will undoubtedly present many challenges for the people of the Diocese of Charlottetown. Faced with these challenges we must continue to remember the Lord's promise, "I am with you always to the end of the age ". (Mt 28:20)

The Roman Catholic Church, through the work of our ancestors, has be instrumental in the establishment of many of the social services now available to the people of Prince Edward Island. We must preserve their vision, especially their struggle to keep safe the deposit of the faith.

Quebec, Charlottetown became a

Quebec, Charlottetown became a

Maybe as far back as 1 00,000 years ago present-day Canada, including P.E.I., was covered with thick ice. Around 13,000 years ago this island was ice free with greenery beginning to grow. Confederation Bridge is not the first one between present-day New Brunswick and P.E.I. A land bridge between the two existed until at least 7,000 years ago.

Maybe as far back as 1 00,000 years ago present-day Canada, including P.E.I., was covered with thick ice. Around 13,000 years ago this island was ice free with greenery beginning to grow. Confederation Bridge is not the first one between present-day New Brunswick and P.E.I. A land bridge between the two existed until at least 7,000 years ago.

Maybe as far back as 1 00,000 years ago present-day Canada, including P.E.I., was covered with thick ice. Around 13,000 years ago this island was ice free with greenery beginning to grow. Confederation Bridge is not the first one between present-day New Brunswick and P.E.I. A land bridge between the two existed until at least 7,000 years ago.

Who, then, were those humans who came to this Island which eventually became as well the Diocese of Charlottetown?

About 2,000 years ago a group of Indians moved out of Central Canada into the Maritimes. These were the first Micmacs who gradually became a distinct people.

In the mid 1800s the PE! Micmac population was estimated at 200 to 500. At the present time there are two Mi'Kmaq bands on PEI: Lennox Island, with a registered population of 701 and Abegweit, with a registered population of 292.

In the mid 1800s the PE! Micmac population was estimated at 200 to 500. At the present time there are two Mi'Kmaq bands on PEI: Lennox Island, with a registered population of 701 and Abegweit, with a registered population of 292.

As the European settlers increased, more forests were cleared and most of the wild animals were killed and the Micmacs were no longer able to move their camps from place to place. Gradually they began to locate around the curves of , but it was only in 1870 that a British charitable organization finally bought Lennox Island for the Micmacs.

Benediction des bateaux a Mont-Carmel en 1926.

An attempt by France in 1720 to colonize the Island brought a small group to the site of Port lajoie (near Rocky Point). In this group were two Sulpician priests, the first to set foot on the Island. Soon a modest church was built and dedicated to St. John the Evangelist.

In general the settlers from France left the Island by the mid 1720s and the French- speaking colonists after that were the Acadians from present-day Nova Scotia, from an area known as Acadia.

L'immigration acadienne commenca serieusement sur I'ile aux environs de 1 730. Dix ans plus tard, un recensement indiquait une population de 450 personnes, situees a Port-la-Joye, a Havre-Saint-Pierre, a Pisquid, a Havre-aux-Sauvages, a Tracadie et a Malpeque. En 1751, la population acadienne comptait 2 072 habitants.

L'immigration acadienne commenca serieusement sur I'ile aux environs de 1 730. Dix ans plus tard, un recensement indiquait une population de 450 personnes, situees a Port-la-Joye, a Havre-Saint-Pierre, a Pisquid, a Havre-aux-Sauvages, a Tracadie et a Malpeque. En 1751, la population acadienne comptait 2 072 habitants.

L'immigration acadienne commenca serieusement sur I'ile aux environs de 1 730. Dix ans plus tard, un recensement indiquait une population de 450 personnes, situees a Port-la-Joye, a Havre-Saint-Pierre, a Pisquid, a Havre-aux-Sauvages, a Tracadie et a Malpeque. En 1751, la population acadienne comptait 2 072 habitants.

In 1752 the French government sent four priests here to establish four new parishes, in addition to the older one at Port lajoie. These were: Point Prim (St. Paul's), Scotchfort (St. Louis), St. Peter's Harbour (St. Peter's) and Malpeque (Holy Family).

In 1752 the French government sent four priests here to establish four new parishes, in addition to the older one at Port lajoie. These were: Point Prim (St. Paul's), Scotchfort (St. Louis), St. Peter's Harbour (St. Peter's) and Malpeque (Holy Family).

In 1752 the French government sent four priests here to establish four new parishes, in addition to the older one at Port lajoie. These were: Point Prim (St. Paul's), Scotchfort (St. Louis), St. Peter's Harbour (St. Peter's) and Malpeque (Holy Family).

In 1752 the French government sent four priests here to establish four new parishes, in addition to the older one at Port lajoie. These were: Point Prim (St. Paul's), Scotchfort (St. Louis), St. Peter's Harbour (St. Peter's) and Malpeque (Holy Family).

In 1752 the French government sent four priests here to establish four new parishes, in addition to the older one at Port lajoie. These were: Point Prim (St. Paul's), Scotchfort (St. Louis), St. Peter's Harbour (St. Peter's) and Malpeque (Holy Family).

In 1752 the French government sent four priests here to establish four new parishes, in addition to the older one at Port lajoie. These were: Point Prim (St. Paul's), Scotchfort (St. Louis), St. Peter's Harbour (St. Peter's) and Malpeque (Holy Family).

A la suite de la deportation de 1758, une poignee d'Acadiens — la plupart de la paroisse de Malpeque — reussirent a rester sur I'ile Saint-Jean, et furent bientot rejoints par quelques autres qui revinrent a I'ile depuis le continent. L'arpenteur Samuel Holland, rapporta la presence d'une trentaine de families acadiennes sur I'ile en 1764. Durant nombre de ces annees toutefois, les acadiens ne disposaient pas de pretre.

Since this Island then formed a part of the scattered Diocese of Quebec, Father MacEachern was soon called upon to exercise his ministry in and in New Brunswick as well. In 1821 he became auxiliary Bishop of Quebec and in 1829 the first Bishop of Charlottetown. During all his years here he maintained his headquarters at St. Andrew's.

Since this Island then formed a part of the scattered Diocese of Quebec, Father MacEachern was soon called upon to exercise his ministry in and in New Brunswick as well. In 1821 he became auxiliary Bishop of Quebec and in 1829 the first Bishop of Charlottetown. During all his years here he maintained his headquarters at St. Andrew's.

Since this Island then formed a part of the scattered Diocese of Quebec, Father MacEachern was soon called upon to exercise his ministry in and in New Brunswick as well. In 1821 he became auxiliary Bishop of Quebec and in 1829 the first Bishop of Charlottetown. During all his years here he maintained his headquarters at St. Andrew's.

Since this Island then formed a part of the scattered Diocese of Quebec, Father MacEachern was soon called upon to exercise his ministry in and in New Brunswick as well. In 1821 he became auxiliary Bishop of Quebec and in 1829 the first Bishop of Charlottetown. During all his years here he maintained his headquarters at St. Andrew's.

From these early Scottish immigrants came the first Island- born priest, Father Bernard MacDonald, who was ordained in 1822. After serving as pioneer missionary priest he became the second Bishop of Charlottetown.

In 1922 a grand monument, topped by an immense , was erected at Scotchfort to commemorate the arrival in P.E.I, of the first Scottish Catholic immigrants in 1772.

In 1922 a grand monument, topped by an immense , was erected at Scotchfort to commemorate the arrival in P.E.I, of the first Scottish Catholic immigrants in 1772.

The year 1790 is an immensely important one for the Island's Catholics. That year another band of Scottish immigrants arrived on the Island and this time, too, they were accompanied by a young priest, Father Angus MacEachern, aged 31 and filled with the missionary zeal of his recent predecessor. The Island Catholic population at this time was listed at approximately 600, half Acadian, half Scottish. The descendants of these early Scottish immigrants are pretty well spread all across PEI, especially in Kings County.

By the year 1 800, and even slightly before, there were small numbers of Irish immigrants on this Island. However, from 1810 and continuing for the next forty years immigrants from Ireland kept coming to P.E.I, in significant numbers.

From 1810 to 1830 these Irish settlers came mainly from the southeastern counties of Kilkenny, Waterford, Wexford and Tipperary. Once here, they put down roots in various parts of the Island.

From 1810 to 1830 these Irish settlers came mainly from the southeastern counties of Kilkenny, Waterford, Wexford and Tipperary. Once here, they put down roots in various parts of the Island.

From 1810 to 1830 these Irish settlers came mainly from the southeastern counties of Kilkenny, Waterford, Wexford and Tipperary. Once here, they put down roots in various parts of the Island.

From 1810 to 1830 these Irish settlers came mainly from the southeastern counties of Kilkenny, Waterford, Wexford and Tipperary. Once here, they put down roots in various parts of the Island.

Mainly from County Monaghan, these new arrivals established homesteads on Father John's lands in the Fort Augustus area.

Mainly from County Monaghan, these new arrivals established homesteads on Father John's lands in the Fort Augustus area.

Over the next twenty years many more Irish immigrants arrived on Most of these were from County Monaghan, as well as from the other northern counties of and Tyrone. Some of these settled on the remaining lands of Fatherjohn while

Over the next twenty years many more Irish immigrants arrived on Most of these were from County Monaghan, as well as from the other northern counties of and Tyrone. Some of these settled on the remaining lands of Fatherjohn while

Kelly's Cross, Lot 65 and Kinkora.

Kelly's Cross, Lot 65 and Kinkora.

In 2001, roughly 200 years after the arrival of the first Irish immigrants, a beautiful Irish Settlers Memorial was erected on the Charlottetown waterfront facing the harbour mouth through which most of the immigrants landed. The Memorial's main attraction is the , as well as a set of 32 flagstones, one from each county of Ireland.

Elias Basha was probably the first Lebanese (Syrian) immigrant to this Island, arriving in 1 888. Other early immigrants included the Shelfoons who put down their first roots in Tignish, the Solomans who settled in Georgetown and the who made their home in Portage.

Elias Basha was probably the first Lebanese (Syrian) immigrant to this Island, arriving in 1 888. Other early immigrants included the Shelfoons who put down their first roots in Tignish, the Solomans who settled in Georgetown and the who made their home in Portage.

Elias Basha was probably the first Lebanese (Syrian) immigrant to this Island, arriving in 1 888. Other early immigrants included the Shelfoons who put down their first roots in Tignish, the Solomans who settled in Georgetown and the who made their home in Portage.

More immigrants arrived gradually, such as the Zakems who came here in 1936, while others have come almost to the present day. Most by far chose to settle in Charlottetown.

For those who came to the Island, peddling became a favourite business venture and most of the older people today have vivid memories of these interesting men who peddled throughout the rural areas on foot. From peddling, the next move was usually to the corner store in Charlottetown and many of these good places of business dotted the city's landscape.

the formation of the Dutch Canadian Association of P.E.I. In 1968 Father Van de Ven was named pastor at Tracadie and in 1975 parish priest at Hope River. He died in the parochial house there in 1985 and is buried in Hope River.

the formation of the Dutch Canadian Association of P.E.I. In 1968 Father Van de Ven was named pastor at Tracadie and in 1975 parish priest at Hope River. He died in the parochial house there in 1985 and is buried in Hope River.

There were probably slightly over 200 Dutch families who immigrated to P.E.I., of which approximately half would be Roman Catholic.

Most Catholic parishes in the Diocese of Charlottetown have had some of these good women who have blessed us by their presence and helped to expand somewhat our view of Church and community.

In addition, there are many living on the Island today who have come from other countries, such as those from the Philippines and Latin America. Others have joined us from various parts of Canada. Many from these groups are members of our parishes and all are most welcome.

Only a few women came to Canada during the two wars but soon afterward ships brought women and children across the in

In 1829 PEI became a diocese of its own with Father Angus MacEachern as its first bishop. He soon realized that getting priests from Europe or Upper Canada would be slow and difficult. Accordingly in 1 831 he turned his own house at St. Andrew's into a small college which he fittingly named St. Andrew's College.

In 1829 PEI became a diocese of its own with Father Angus MacEachern as its first bishop. He soon realized that getting priests from Europe or Upper Canada would be slow and difficult. Accordingly in 1 831 he turned his own house at St. Andrew's into a small college which he fittingly named St. Andrew's College.

In 1844 St. Andrew's College closed. Why? The rectors always had parish duties to perform and were thereby away much of the time. Lack of discipline became a problem near the end. The overall cause was that Bishop MacDonald had his heart set on founding a new college close to Charlottetown for which land had already been purchased. In 1845 tenders were called for the new college which would be called St. Dunstan's.

In 1844 St. Andrew's College closed. Why? The rectors always had parish duties to perform and were thereby away much of the time. Lack of discipline became a problem near the end. The overall cause was that Bishop MacDonald had his heart set on founding a new college close to Charlottetown for which land had already been purchased. In 1845 tenders were called for the new college which would be called St. Dunstan's.

The small St. Andrew's College which operated from 1831 to 1844 paved the way for the new and larger College close to Charlottetown.

The location chosen was a mile and a half from Charlottetown on a nicely elevated terrain then called . Bernard (site of today's UPEI). The building of the new college moved along more slowly than expected because of financial constraints.

An interesting turning point occurred in 1882 when St. Dunstan's became affiliated with Laval University, making it possible for the graduates here to receive bachelors degrees from that renowned Quebec university.

An interesting turning point occurred in 1882 when St. Dunstan's became affiliated with Laval University, making it possible for the graduates here to receive bachelors degrees from that renowned Quebec university.

St. Dunstan 's University Campus 1950

In 1917 St. Dunstan's officially became a university by an act of the Prince Edward Island Legislature. However, it chose to delay the granting of its own degrees until 1941 when the staff was properly prepared and suitable scientific laboratories were available. Arts degrees were conferred first and science degrees came on stream in 1944. Business administration or Commerce degrees eventually followed.

In 1917 St. Dunstan's officially became a university by an act of the Prince Edward Island Legislature. However, it chose to delay the granting of its own degrees until 1941 when the staff was properly prepared and suitable scientific laboratories were available. Arts degrees were conferred first and science degrees came on stream in 1944. Business administration or Commerce degrees eventually followed.

Athletics became a part of St. Dunstan's from the beginning. In later years it was football, basketball and hockey that put the university on the sports map with great competitions with outside teams.

Beginning in the late 1930s debating with outside universities became common, with St. Dunstan's several times winning championship trophies, even national ones.

In the 1880s St. Dunstan's came up with its cherished motto which in English reads "From the same source faith and knowledge". It remained faithful to that motto in the college/university as well as in its excellent high school with much good knowledge, tempered by a faith often tested by fire. The bishops and priests were always a deep inspiration to the success of old St. Dunstan's. The students, their parents and loyal supporters were a steady and stalwart force as well. But much credit also has to

In the 1880s St. Dunstan's came up with its cherished motto which in English reads "From the same source faith and knowledge". It remained faithful to that motto in the college/university as well as in its excellent high school with much good knowledge, tempered by a faith often tested by fire. The bishops and priests were always a deep inspiration to the success of old St. Dunstan's. The students, their parents and loyal supporters were a steady and stalwart force as well. But much credit also has to

In 1954 the university's centennial year was fittingly celebrated, culminating in August with a gala three-day commemoration of the first hundred years of the "college on the hill". Present was one of St. Dunstan's most illustrious graduates, Cardinal McGuigan, Archbishop of Toronto. Many other dignitaries and great numbers of people graced the occasion to acclaim the accomplishments of old St. Dunstan's.

In 1954 the university's centennial year was fittingly celebrated, culminating in August with a gala three-day commemoration of the first hundred years of the "college on the hill". Present was one of St. Dunstan's most illustrious graduates, Cardinal McGuigan, Archbishop of Toronto. Many other dignitaries and great numbers of people graced the occasion to acclaim the accomplishments of old St. Dunstan's.

In 1954 the university's centennial year was fittingly celebrated, culminating in August with a gala three-day commemoration of the first hundred years of the "college on the hill". Present was one of St. Dunstan's most illustrious graduates, Cardinal McGuigan, Archbishop of Toronto. Many other dignitaries and great numbers of people graced the occasion to acclaim the accomplishments of old St. Dunstan's.

In 1969 University ceased to operate. A major shortfall in government funding, especially after Prince of Wales College in Charlottetown was raised to the status of a university in 1967, was a principal cause. In St. Dunstan's final year nearly 1,100 students were enrolled and its last graduating class of 1 75 was the largest in its 11 5-year history. The campus was sold to the provincial government in 1969 and the same year it became the site of the newly established University of Prince Edward Island.

In 1969 University ceased to operate. A major shortfall in government funding, especially after Prince of Wales College in Charlottetown was raised to the status of a university in 1967, was a principal cause. In St. Dunstan's final year nearly 1,100 students were enrolled and its last graduating class of 1 75 was the largest in its 11 5-year history. The campus was sold to the provincial government in 1969 and the same year it became the site of the newly established University of Prince Edward Island.

In 1969 University ceased to operate. A major shortfall in government funding, especially after Prince of Wales College in Charlottetown was raised to the status of a university in 1967, was a principal cause. In St. Dunstan's final year nearly 1,100 students were enrolled and its last graduating class of 1 75 was the largest in its 11 5-year history. The campus was sold to the provincial government in 1969 and the same year it became the site of the newly established University of Prince Edward Island.

In 1857 Bishop Bernard MacDonaid issued an invitation to the Congregation of Notre Dame in Montreal for sisters to conduct a school for girls in Charlottetown.

Sisters of the Congregation of Notre Dame began conducting private schools in the following locations: Charlottetown, Notre Dame (1857) and St. Joseph's (1863); Miscouche (1864); Summerside and Tignish (1868); Souris (1881) and South Rustico (1882).

Sisters of the Congregation of Notre Dame began conducting private schools in the following locations: Charlottetown, Notre Dame (1857) and St. Joseph's (1863); Miscouche (1864); Summerside and Tignish (1868); Souris (1881) and South Rustico (1882).

Sisters of the Congregation of Notre Dame began conducting private schools in the following locations: Charlottetown, Notre Dame (1857) and St. Joseph's (1863); Miscouche (1864); Summerside and Tignish (1868); Souris (1881) and South Rustico (1882).

Sisters of the Congregation of Notre Dame began conducting private schools in the following locations: Charlottetown, Notre Dame (1857) and St. Joseph's (1863); Miscouche (1864); Summerside and Tignish (1868); Souris (1881) and South Rustico (1882).

Sisters of the Congregation of Notre Dame began conducting private schools in the following locations: Charlottetown, Notre Dame (1857) and St. Joseph's (1863); Miscouche (1864); Summerside and Tignish (1868); Souris (1881) and South Rustico (1882).

Sisters of the Congregation of Notre Dame began conducting private schools in the following locations: Charlottetown, Notre Dame (1857) and St. Joseph's (1863); Miscouche (1864); Summerside and Tignish (1868); Souris (1881) and South Rustico (1882).

St. Mary's Convent Chapel, Summerside

Former Sisters' Convent School, Rustico (now Belcourt Centre)

These private schools became public in the following years: Miscouche (1 902); Souris (1906); St. Joseph's in Charlottetown (1916); South Rustico (1916), Tignish (1922) and Summerside (1966).

These private schools became public in the following years: Miscouche (1 902); Souris (1906); St. Joseph's in Charlottetown (1916); South Rustico (1916), Tignish (1922) and Summerside (1966).

These private schools became public in the following years: Miscouche (1 902); Souris (1906); St. Joseph's in Charlottetown (1916); South Rustico (1916), Tignish (1922) and Summerside (1966).

These private schools became public in the following years: Miscouche (1 902); Souris (1906); St. Joseph's in Charlottetown (1916); South Rustico (1916), Tignish (1922) and Summerside (1966).

These private schools became public in the following years: Miscouche (1 902); Souris (1906); St. Joseph's in Charlottetown (1916); South Rustico (1916), Tignish (1922) and Summerside (1966).

These private schools became public in the following years: Miscouche (1 902); Souris (1906); St. Joseph's in Charlottetown (1916); South Rustico (1916), Tignish (1922) and Summerside (1966).

In 1868, under the watchful eye of Bishop Maclntyre, construction of St. Patrick's School for boys got underway on the corner of Richmond and George Streets.

Four brothers formed their first religious community in Charlottetown, three as teachers. Enrollment that first year was over

one hundred boys and the curriculum was essentially that used in Quebec schools. Living quarters for the brothers, as well as a chapel, were contained within the school.

In 1877 the brothers left Charlottetown and returned to postings in Quebec and elsewhere. That year a new School Act was passed that weighed heavily on Catholic schools in general and on St. Patrick's School in particular. The Brothers' superiors in Montreal had their fill of government opposition and other related obstacles in Charlottetown.

In 1877 the brothers left Charlottetown and returned to postings in Quebec and elsewhere. That year a new School Act was passed that weighed heavily on Catholic schools in general and on St. Patrick's School in particular. The Brothers' superiors in Montreal had their fill of government opposition and other related obstacles in Charlottetown.

In 1877 the brothers left Charlottetown and returned to postings in Quebec and elsewhere. That year a new School Act was passed that weighed heavily on Catholic schools in general and on St. Patrick's School in particular. The Brothers' superiors in Montreal had their fill of government opposition and other related obstacles in Charlottetown.

In 1879 a major event brought a new light to the diocese and Island. That year saw the opening of the Charlottetown Hospital, a vision of Bishop Maclntyre and made possible by the arrival of six Grey Nuns from Quebec to administer it.

A significant change in the management of the hospital occurred in 1925 when the Grey Nuns terminated their services here and returned to various postings in Quebec.

Fundraising for an institution of this magnitude is never ending. One of the most dedicated groups for this was the St. Charles Auxiliary, a group of Charlottetown women, which remained in existence for almost as long as the hospital tself and raised hugh amounts of financial aid. Another successful fund raiser was the annual mammoth hospital bazaar.

Fundraising for an institution of this magnitude is never ending. One of the most dedicated groups for this was the St. Charles Auxiliary, a group of Charlottetown women, which remained in existence for almost as long as the hospital tself and raised hugh amounts of financial aid. Another successful fund raiser was the annual mammoth hospital bazaar.

Four Sisters of Charity of Quebec, commonly called the Grey Nuns, came in 1910 to administer the orphanage and already the first year saw sixteen children in their care.

In 1914a large new brick building was constructed, but the hardship of providing for the one hundred or more children was always present. Many people helped, including organizations and service clubs. The most consistent help came from the St. Elizabeth's Aid Society of Charlottetown, a group of Charlottetown ladies, who remained with the orphanage until its end. Over more than fifty years they contributed thousands of dollars.

In 1925 the Grey Nuns were recalled to Quebec after fifteen years of faithful service here. Over that period at least forty of their sisters had been on the orphanage staff. The Sisters of Saint Martha immediately took over the administration of the orphanage upon the departure of the Grey Nuns at a time when more than a hundred children were living there.

Although support from the farm was substantial, much more assistance was needed still. The weekly collection of "St. Anthony's Bread" from city contributors helped greatly. Later the sisters had monthly door to door collections in the city parishes and also collected in country parishes as the needs increased.

In 1944 Sacred Heart Parish purchased the vacant Albion Terrace Hotel in Alberton and opened there a 1 5-bed hospital under the management of the Sisters of Saint Martha. Additions in 1948 and 1960 made the Western Hospital an excellent rural health care facility. In the mid 1950s the parish deeded the property to the Sisters.

When Bishop Bernard MacDonald invited the Congregation here in 1857 he had the following ideas in mind: "For a long time I have wanted a house of education in this diocese directed by religious in order to provide young girls of the parish of Charlottetown, and those of country parishes when possible, the advantages of a polite education coupled with both moral and religious training".

In 1857 four sisters of Notre Dame arrived in Charlottetown and opened a school in a donated building on . This was the first of the Congregation's schools on P.E.I., with the St. Joseph's Convent School on opening in 1863. The following year brought sisters of Notre Dame to Miscouche and in 1868 sisters' schools opened in Tignish and Summerside. This was followed by the establishment of convent schools at Souris in 1881 and in South Rustico in 1882.

In 1857 four sisters of Notre Dame arrived in Charlottetown and opened a school in a donated building on . This was the first of the Congregation's schools on P.E.I., with the St. Joseph's Convent School on opening in 1863. The following year brought sisters of Notre Dame to Miscouche and in 1868 sisters' schools opened in Tignish and Summerside. This was followed by the establishment of convent schools at Souris in 1881 and in South Rustico in 1882.

In 1857 four sisters of Notre Dame arrived in Charlottetown and opened a school in a donated building on . This was the first of the Congregation's schools on P.E.I., with the St. Joseph's Convent School on opening in 1863. The following year brought sisters of Notre Dame to Miscouche and in 1868 sisters' schools opened in Tignish and Summerside. This was followed by the establishment of convent schools at Souris in 1881 and in South Rustico in 1882.

In 1857 four sisters of Notre Dame arrived in Charlottetown and opened a school in a donated building on . This was the first of the Congregation's schools on P.E.I., with the St. Joseph's Convent School on opening in 1863. The following year brought sisters of Notre Dame to Miscouche and in 1868 sisters' schools opened in Tignish and Summerside. This was followed by the establishment of convent schools at Souris in 1881 and in South Rustico in 1882.

In 1857 four sisters of Notre Dame arrived in Charlottetown and opened a school in a donated building on . This was the first of the Congregation's schools on P.E.I., with the St. Joseph's Convent School on opening in 1863. The following year brought sisters of Notre Dame to Miscouche and in 1868 sisters' schools opened in Tignish and Summerside. This was followed by the establishment of convent schools at Souris in 1881 and in South Rustico in 1882.

In 1857 four sisters of Notre Dame arrived in Charlottetown and opened a school in a donated building on . This was the first of the Congregation's schools on P.E.I., with the St. Joseph's Convent School on opening in 1863. The following year brought sisters of Notre Dame to Miscouche and in 1868 sisters' schools opened in Tignish and Summerside. This was followed by the establishment of convent schools at Souris in 1881 and in South Rustico in 1882.

In 1857 four sisters of Notre Dame arrived in Charlottetown and opened a school in a donated building on . This was the first of the Congregation's schools on P.E.I., with the St. Joseph's Convent School on opening in 1863. The following year brought sisters of Notre Dame to Miscouche and in 1868 sisters' schools opened in Tignish and Summerside. This was followed by the establishment of convent schools at Souris in 1881 and in South Rustico in 1882.

In 1870 the new Notre Dame Academy opened its doors on , replacing the much overcrowded former school there. Although Notre Dame Academy and St. Joseph's in Charlottetown remained as schools for girls, with a couple of brief exceptions, the other Island sisters' schools admitted boys, in some cases right from the beginning.

From 1902 to 1922 these private convent schools, with the exception of Summerside and Dame Academy in Charlottetown, gradually gave way to becoming public schools, administered by the provincial Department of Education, with large numbers of sisters continuing to teach within the school system. This step was taken mainly because the cost of operating these private schools became too great a burden on the Catholic people. The Summerside convent

From 1902 to 1922 these private convent schools, with the exception of Summerside and Dame Academy in Charlottetown, gradually gave way to becoming public schools, administered by the provincial Department of Education, with large numbers of sisters continuing to teach within the school system. This step was taken mainly because the cost of operating these private schools became too great a burden on the Catholic people. The Summerside convent

From 1902 to 1922 these private convent schools, with the exception of Summerside and Dame Academy in Charlottetown, gradually gave way to becoming public schools, administered by the provincial Department of Education, with large numbers of sisters continuing to teach within the school system. This step was taken mainly because the cost of operating these private schools became too great a burden on the Catholic people. The Summerside convent

This religious order, more correctly called the Sisters of Charity of Quebec, was founded by Mother Marcelle Mallet at in 1849.

In 1879 six Grey Nuns came from Quebec to open the Charlottetown Hospital in the former bishop's residence on where the sacristy/sanctuary of today's basilica stands. This was the first hospital on P.E.I, and was named "Sacred Heart Hospital".

In 1879 six Grey Nuns came from Quebec to open the Charlottetown Hospital in the former bishop's residence on where the sacristy/sanctuary of today's basilica stands. This was the first hospital on P.E.I, and was named "Sacred Heart Hospital".

In 1910 four Grey Nuns came from Quebec to take up the management of St. Vincent's Orphanage which had just been established opposite College. Four years later they moved into the new brick orphanage erected on the same site. At times there were nine sisters on staff there.

In 1925 all the Grey Nuns returned to Quebec after many years of illustrious service here.

Why did chey leave Charlottetown? Continuing demands for these sisters in French-speaking institutions in Quebec and elsewhere was one major reason. Another was that by 1925 they felt that the Sisters of Saint Martha of Prince Edward Island, founded in 191 6, could now assume these health care duties.

Why did chey leave Charlottetown? Continuing demands for these sisters in French-speaking institutions in Quebec and elsewhere was one major reason. Another was that by 1925 they felt that the Sisters of Saint Martha of Prince Edward Island, founded in 191 6, could now assume these health care duties.

Why did chey leave Charlottetown? Continuing demands for these sisters in French-speaking institutions in Quebec and elsewhere was one major reason. Another was that by 1925 they felt that the Sisters of Saint Martha of Prince Edward Island, founded in 191 6, could now assume these health care duties.

From 1903 to 1 909 eight of these sisters lived at College and were faithfully engaged in domestic services there. With more areas opening up for French- speaking teachers and nurses, especially in Quebec, New Brunswick and , the Daughters of Jesus left the Island for those parts.

From 1903 to 1 909 eight of these sisters lived at College and were faithfully engaged in domestic services there. With more areas opening up for French- speaking teachers and nurses, especially in Quebec, New Brunswick and , the Daughters of Jesus left the Island for those parts.

Founded in Memramcook, N.B. in 1880 by Sister Marie-Leonie Paradis, the motherhouse and novitiate moved to Sherbrooke, Quebec in 1895.

Founded in Memramcook, N.B. in 1880 by Sister Marie-Leonie Paradis, the motherhouse and novitiate moved to Sherbrooke, Quebec in 1895.

In 1916 a bright new period began in the Diocese of Charlottetown with the birth of a new religious order of women, the Sisters of Saint Martha. This brought to fulfilment the dream of Bishop Henry O'Leary.

Sister Ellen Mary Cullen (Mother Loyola) became the new superior in 1 921 and two years later, under the guidance of Bishop Louis O'Leary, the Sisters of Saint Martha of Prince Edward Island became by formal decree a congregation in the Diocese of Charlottetown.

Sister Ellen Mary Cullen (Mother Loyola) became the new superior in 1 921 and two years later, under the guidance of Bishop Louis O'Leary, the Sisters of Saint Martha of Prince Edward Island became by formal decree a congregation in the Diocese of Charlottetown.

In 1 944 the Sisters of Saint Martha branched out in their health-care commitment by opening the Western Hospital in Alberton and by assuming the administration of Van Buren Community Hospital in Maine from 1961 to 1980.

The Congregation of Saint Martha was also active in the teaching profession, their first mission being Kinkora as early as 1921. Other Island teaching locations and their opening years include Tracadie (1 942), St. Teresa's and Lennox Island (1948), Fort Augustus and Grand Tracadie (1954), Corran Ban (1959) and Morell (1960).

The Congregation of Saint Martha was also active in the teaching profession, their first mission being Kinkora as early as 1921. Other Island teaching locations and their opening years include Tracadie (1 942), St. Teresa's and Lennox Island (1948), Fort Augustus and Grand Tracadie (1954), Corran Ban (1959) and Morell (1960).

The Congregation of Saint Martha was also active in the teaching profession, their first mission being Kinkora as early as 1921. Other Island teaching locations and their opening years include Tracadie (1 942), St. Teresa's and Lennox Island (1948), Fort Augustus and Grand Tracadie (1954), Corran Ban (1959) and Morell (1960).

The Congregation of Saint Martha was also active in the teaching profession, their first mission being Kinkora as early as 1921. Other Island teaching locations and their opening years include Tracadie (1 942), St. Teresa's and Lennox Island (1948), Fort Augustus and Grand Tracadie (1954), Corran Ban (1959) and Morell (1960).

The Congregation of Saint Martha was also active in the teaching profession, their first mission being Kinkora as early as 1921. Other Island teaching locations and their opening years include Tracadie (1 942), St. Teresa's and Lennox Island (1948), Fort Augustus and Grand Tracadie (1954), Corran Ban (1959) and Morell (1960).

The Congregation of Saint Martha was also active in the teaching profession, their first mission being Kinkora as early as 1921. Other Island teaching locations and their opening years include Tracadie (1 942), St. Teresa's and Lennox Island (1948), Fort Augustus and Grand Tracadie (1954), Corran Ban (1959) and Morell (1960).

The Congregation of Saint Martha was also active in the teaching profession, their first mission being Kinkora as early as 1921. Other Island teaching locations and their opening years include Tracadie (1 942), St. Teresa's and Lennox Island (1948), Fort Augustus and Grand Tracadie (1954), Corran Ban (1959) and Morell (1960).

The Congregation of Saint Martha was also active in the teaching profession, their first mission being Kinkora as early as 1921. Other Island teaching locations and their opening years include Tracadie (1 942), St. Teresa's and Lennox Island (1948), Fort Augustus and Grand Tracadie (1954), Corran Ban (1959) and Morell (1960).

One of the most effective services provided by the sisters since the late 1 970s has been the operation of Belcourt Centre, the diocesan retreat house in Rustico. In addition to wise management, the sisters by living there have brought to that old house a feeling of warmth and hominess for all who enter there.

Out of province fields of service for the sisters include prison ministry at Springhill, Nova Scotia, a missionary team in the during the 1 970s and teaching positions in schools at several locations in Ontario over the past forty years.

Out of province fields of service for the sisters include prison ministry at Springhill, Nova Scotia, a missionary team in the during the 1 970s and teaching positions in schools at several locations in Ontario over the past forty years.

Out of province fields of service for the sisters include prison ministry at Springhill, Nova Scotia, a missionary team in the during the 1 970s and teaching positions in schools at several locations in Ontario over the past forty years.

Founded in 1861 at St. Hyacinthe, Quebec, by Aurelia Caouette and Bishop LaRocque of St. Hyacinthe, this order from the beginning was a contemplative community rather than one directed to a more active style of life.

In 1929 the Diocese of Charlottetown was celebrating its centennial and Bishop Louis O'Leary was anxious to have a contemplative community established in the diocese in thanksgiving for the many blessings bestowed on the diocese during these 1 00 years. The Sisters' Administration agreed on a Charlottetown Foundation.

On June 6, 1929 seven Sisters of the Precious Blood arrived by train in Charlottetown and were met at the station by Bishop O'Leary and taken directly to their new home, a reasonably sized brick house, at 1 , next door to the cathedral. Some years later a major extension was added to the monastery there.

On June 6, 1929 seven Sisters of the Precious Blood arrived by train in Charlottetown and were met at the station by Bishop O'Leary and taken directly to their new home, a reasonably sized brick house, at 1 , next door to the cathedral. Some years later a major extension was added to the monastery there.

After thirty-three years on , and having accepted a number of Island young women as members of the community, the Sisters in 1962 moved into their new and spacious monastery on , just opposite University. At the same time the Sisters ceased being an independent Religious House and joined the other houses of their religious family to form a Generalate, the mother house of which is in London, Ontario.

En 1959, trois religieuses de cet ordre se rendirent a Mont-Carmel, principalement pour enseigner a I'ecole regionale Evangeline. La congregation garda des religieuses a Mont-Carmel jusqu'en 1979 et, au cours de leurvingt annees de presence, au moins vingt-cinq religieuses prirent part a cet excellent apostolat aupres du peuple acadien.

En 1959, trois religieuses de cet ordre se rendirent a Mont-Carmel, principalement pour enseigner a I'ecole regionale Evangeline. La congregation garda des religieuses a Mont-Carmel jusqu'en 1979 et, au cours de leurvingt annees de presence, au moins vingt-cinq religieuses prirent part a cet excellent apostolat aupres du peuple acadien.

Cet ordre religieux fut fonde a Paris en 1860 et eut tot fait de s'etendre jusqu'a Quebec en 1 892. L'objet principal de son apostolat fut egalement I'enseignement.

En 1977, trois des soeurs de cette congregation vinrent a Mont-Carmel, principalement pour y animer des sessions au centre d'education chretienne Le Goeland,

situe a Cap-Egmont. La musique et la liturgle etaient aussi en tete de leurs priorites. Lorsqu'elles quitterent la region en 1989, au moins une douzaine de religieuses avaient pris part a cette noble mission aupres du peuple acadien.

In 1870 four of these brothers came to Charlottetown to conduct St. Patrick's School, a new three-storey brick building on the corner of Richmond and George Streets just across from the cathedral.

In 1870 four of these brothers came to Charlottetown to conduct St. Patrick's School, a new three-storey brick building on the corner of Richmond and George Streets just across from the cathedral.

In Charlottetown the Brothers followed essentially the same curriculum as was used in their Quebec schools. They had their own living quarters within the school and were supported by tuition fees, donations, by the parish itself, as well as by a government salary for a brief time. They were considered excellent teachers and ran a good school.

In Charlottetown the Brothers followed essentially the same curriculum as was used in their Quebec schools. They had their own living quarters within the school and were supported by tuition fees, donations, by the parish itself, as well as by a government salary for a brief time. They were considered excellent teachers and ran a good school.

The Brothers left Charlottetown in 1877 and moved to other teaching assignments in . Why did they leave? There was much sectarianism here, especially with the government; the Brothers were not that willing to follow the new School Act of P.E.I.; financial support at times was tenuous; there was a general unease with regard to the Charlottetown scene by the Brothers' superiors in Montreal.

The Brothers left Charlottetown in 1877 and moved to other teaching assignments in . Why did they leave? There was much sectarianism here, especially with the government; the Brothers were not that willing to follow the new School Act of P.E.I.; financial support at times was tenuous; there was a general unease with regard to the Charlottetown scene by the Brothers' superiors in Montreal.

The Brothers left Charlottetown in 1877 and moved to other teaching assignments in . Why did they leave? There was much sectarianism here, especially with the government; the Brothers were not that willing to follow the new School Act of P.E.I.; financial support at times was tenuous; there was a general unease with regard to the Charlottetown scene by the Brothers' superiors in Montreal.

In 1881, after one year at College, thejesuits left and returned to Upper Canada. Why did they leave? Changes at the college which they saw as necessary apparently did not meet the approval of the bishop and so in June, 1881 the Jesuit presence here was over.

St. Dunstan 's College c 1885.

In 1 929, the centennial year of the Diocese of Charlottetown, the Redemptorists accepted the invitation of Bishop Louis O'Leary and came to Charlottetown to staff the new Holy Redeemer Parish on the city's

In 1 929, the centennial year of the Diocese of Charlottetown, the Redemptorists accepted the invitation of Bishop Louis O'Leary and came to Charlottetown to staff the new Holy Redeemer Parish on the city's

In 1975 the Redemptorists left Charlottetown. Why did they leave? A drop in vocations and a necessary redistribution of their priests was the main reason. As well, they saw that Holy Redeemer was a well functioning parish, one which the diocese could easily assume without hardship. Over their nearly a half century here at least eighty of their men were stationed at Holy Redeemer.

Angus was born in Scotland in 1759. He studied in Spain for ten years and was ordained there in 1 787. After serving for three years in Scotland he came to this Island in 1790. There were then 1500 Catholics here and only two small churches.

Angus was born in Scotland in 1759. He studied in Spain for ten years and was ordained there in 1 787. After serving for three years in Scotland he came to this Island in 1790. There were then 1500 Catholics here and only two small churches.

At times Father MacEachern was the only priest in this region which was then part of the vast Diocese of Quebec. Over great distances he travelled in true pioneer fashion in the service of God and of a people in need.

In 1819 Father MacEachern was named auxiliary bishop of Quebec and was consecrated in Quebec City. His mission field

In 1819 Father MacEachern was named auxiliary bishop of Quebec and was consecrated in Quebec City. His mission field

In 1829 Bishop MacEachern was appointed the first Bishop of Charlottetown which included New Brunswick and the . In 1831 he happily established St. Andrew's College at St. Andrew's mainly to prepare students for the seminary.

In 1829 Bishop MacEachern was appointed the first Bishop of Charlottetown which included New Brunswick and the . In 1831 he happily established St. Andrew's College at St. Andrew's mainly to prepare students for the seminary.

Bernard was born at St. Andrew's in 1 797. He studied for ten years at the Seminary of Quebec and was ordained there in 1822, the first native Islander to become a priest.

In 1837 Father MacDonald was appointed second Bishop of Charlottetown and was consecrated in Quebec City. He resided at Rustico during his entire episcopacy and supervised the building of the present church there which served as his pro- cathedral. For his first five years as bishop he also had jurisdiction over the whole New Brunswick territory.

In 1837 Father MacDonald was appointed second Bishop of Charlottetown and was consecrated in Quebec City. He resided at Rustico during his entire episcopacy and supervised the building of the present church there which served as his pro- cathedral. For his first five years as bishop he also had jurisdiction over the whole New Brunswick territory.

In 1837 Father MacDonald was appointed second Bishop of Charlottetown and was consecrated in Quebec City. He resided at Rustico during his entire episcopacy and supervised the building of the present church there which served as his pro- cathedral. For his first five years as bishop he also had jurisdiction over the whole New Brunswick territory.

In 1837 Father MacDonald was appointed second Bishop of Charlottetown and was consecrated in Quebec City. He resided at Rustico during his entire episcopacy and supervised the building of the present church there which served as his pro- cathedral. For his first five years as bishop he also had jurisdiction over the whole New Brunswick territory.

Tignish where he supervised the building of the present beautiful church there.

In 1860 Father Maclntyre was appointed third Bishop of Charlottetown and was consecrated in St. Dunstan's Cathedral. He was particularly involved in the cause of education through College and in the establishment of the two Notre Dame Sisters' schools and St. Patrick's School, all in Charlottetown, as well as other convent schools throughout the diocese.

In 1860 Father Maclntyre was appointed third Bishop of Charlottetown and was consecrated in St. Dunstan's Cathedral. He was particularly involved in the cause of education through College and in the establishment of the two Notre Dame Sisters' schools and St. Patrick's School, all in Charlottetown, as well as other convent schools throughout the diocese.

In 1860 Father Maclntyre was appointed third Bishop of Charlottetown and was consecrated in St. Dunstan's Cathedral. He was particularly involved in the cause of education through College and in the establishment of the two Notre Dame Sisters' schools and St. Patrick's School, all in Charlottetown, as well as other convent schools throughout the diocese.

Peter was a native of St. Peter's Bay Parish, born in 1818. He studied at St. Andrew's College, at St. Hyacinthe College and at the Seminary of Quebec. He was ordained in the Quebec cathedral in 1843.

Peter was a native of St. Peter's Bay Parish, born in 1818. He studied at St. Andrew's College, at St. Hyacinthe College and at the Seminary of Quebec. He was ordained in the Quebec cathedral in 1843.

Peter was a native of St. Peter's Bay Parish, born in 1818. He studied at St. Andrew's College, at St. Hyacinthe College and at the Seminary of Quebec. He was ordained in the Quebec cathedral in 1843.

Bishop Maclntyre died at the bishop's residence in Antigonish on April 30, 1891 after a long episcopal term of thirty-one years. Following the funeral Mass at Cathedral his remains were interred at St. Peter's Bay, in the church basement crypt.

Father MacDonald was pastor of Georgetown and Cardigan for nine years and taught at College of which he was rector for seven years.

Father MacDonald was pastor of Georgetown and Cardigan for nine years and taught at College of which he was rector for seven years.

In 1890 Father MacDonald was named coadjutor Bishop of Charlottetown and was consecrated at Cathedral. The following year upon the death of Bishop Maclntyre he assumed the office of diocesan bishop. During his years as bishop there was a steady increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life, in the building of churches and in the founding of new parishes. One of the significant events of his episcopacy was the construction of the magnificent stone cathedral

Henry was born at Richibucto, New Brunswick in 1879. After graduating from St. Joseph's College, Memramcook, he studied at the Grand Seminary of Montreal and was ordained in his home parish in 1901 for the Diocese of Chatham.

Following ordination Father O'Leary was sent to Rome where he remained four years, obtaining doctorates in theology, philosophy and canon law. He then was pastor at and at Sacred Heart,

In 1913 Father O'Leary was appointed Bishop of Charlottetown and was consecrated at Sacred Heart Church, Bathurst. He was just 34. Among his involvements here were the rebuilding of the burned cathedral, the construction of a new orphanage, the founding of the Sisters of Saint Martha, improvements at the Charlottetown Hospital and updating at College, including its becoming a university.

In 1913 Father O'Leary was appointed Bishop of Charlottetown and was consecrated at Sacred Heart Church, Bathurst. He was just 34. Among his involvements here were the rebuilding of the burned cathedral, the construction of a new orphanage, the founding of the Sisters of Saint Martha, improvements at the Charlottetown Hospital and updating at College, including its becoming a university.

In 1920 Bishop O'Leary was appointed Archbishop of Edmonton. In helping to build up the pioneer West he attracted twenty-three Prince Edward Islanders to become priests of that archdiocese.

Archbishop O'Leary died in Victoria, B.C . on March 5, 1938. His funeral took place in the yet unfinished St. Joseph's Cathedral, Edmonton with burial in St. Joachim's Cemetery there.

Back home, Father O'Leary was secretary to the bishop and chancellor of the diocese. In 1914 he was named auxiliary bishop of Chatham and was consecrated in St. Michael's Cathedral there. On the death ofthe Bishop of Chatham in 1920, Bishop O'Leary became administrator ofthe diocese.

Back home, Father O'Leary was secretary to the bishop and chancellor of the diocese. In 1914 he was named auxiliary bishop of Chatham and was consecrated in St. Michael's Cathedral there. On the death ofthe Bishop of Chatham in 1920, Bishop O'Leary became administrator ofthe diocese.

In 1 920 Bishop O'Leary was appointed Bishop of Charlottetown to succeed his brother, Bishop Henry. On the Island he supervised the gradual expansion of University and assisted the Sisters of Saint Martha in becoming officially a congregation by a formal decree in 1923. The diocese celebrated its centennial in 1929, a year which welcomed to Charlottetown the Sisters ofthe Precious Blood and the Redemptorist Fathers. In that year, too, the cathedral was raised to the dignity of a basilica.

In 1 920 Bishop O'Leary was appointed Bishop of Charlottetown to succeed his brother, Bishop Henry. On the Island he supervised the gradual expansion of University and assisted the Sisters of Saint Martha in becoming officially a congregation by a formal decree in 1923. The diocese celebrated its centennial in 1929, a year which welcomed to Charlottetown the Sisters ofthe Precious Blood and the Redemptorist Fathers. In that year, too, the cathedral was raised to the dignity of a basilica.

In 1 920 Bishop O'Leary was appointed Bishop of Charlottetown to succeed his brother, Bishop Henry. On the Island he supervised the gradual expansion of University and assisted the Sisters of Saint Martha in becoming officially a congregation by a formal decree in 1923. The diocese celebrated its centennial in 1929, a year which welcomed to Charlottetown the Sisters ofthe Precious Blood and the Redemptorist Fathers. In that year, too, the cathedral was raised to the dignity of a basilica.

Bishop O'Leary died in Dayton, Ohio on July 8, 1 930. Funeral Mass was celebrated in St. Dunstan's Basilica with burial in the Catholic Cemetery, Parkdale.

Bishop O'Leary died in Dayton, Ohio on July 8, 1 930. Funeral Mass was celebrated in St. Dunstan's Basilica with burial in the Catholic Cemetery, Parkdale.

Bishop O'Leary died in Dayton, Ohio on July 8, 1 930. Funeral Mass was celebrated in St. Dunstan's Basilica with burial in the Catholic Cemetery, Parkdale.

Bishop O'Leary died in Dayton, Ohio on July 8, 1 930. Funeral Mass was celebrated in St. Dunstan's Basilica with burial in the Catholic Cemetery, Parkdale.

Joseph was a native of Hamilton, Ontario, bom in 1886. He graduated from St. Jerome's College in Kitchener and studied at the Grand Seminary of Montreal. In 1911 he was ordained in St. Mary's Cathedral, Hamilton for that diocese.

Father O'Sullivan was curate at the cathedral, then pastor there, as well as Chancellor of the diocese. In 1925 he became rector of St. Augustine's Seminary, Toronto and six years later he was named Bishop of Charlottetown and was consecrated at St. Mary's Cathedral, Hamilton in 1 931.

Father O'Sullivan was curate at the cathedral, then pastor there, as well as Chancellor of the diocese. In 1925 he became rector of St. Augustine's Seminary, Toronto and six years later he was named Bishop of Charlottetown and was consecrated at St. Mary's Cathedral, Hamilton in 1 931.

In 1944 Bishop O'Sullivan was appointed Archbishop of Kingston, Ontario and was installed there on April 25. A highlight of his Kingston years was his participation in the sessions of the Second Vatican Council in the mid 1960s.

In 1944 Bishop O'Sullivan was appointed Archbishop of Kingston, Ontario and was installed there on April 25. A highlight of his Kingston years was his participation in the sessions of the Second Vatican Council in the mid 1960s.

In 1944 Bishop O'Sullivan was appointed Archbishop of Kingston, Ontario and was installed there on April 25. A highlight of his Kingston years was his participation in the sessions of the Second Vatican Council in the mid 1960s.

Archbishop O'Sullivan retired in 1966 and died in Kingston on June 6, 1972. Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Mary's Cathedral there with burial in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Hamilton.

James was born at Merland ( Parish), Nova Scotia in 1885. After graduating from St. F.X. University, Antigonish, he studied for a year at Louvain University in Belgium, then for three years in Rome where he was ordained in 1913.

In 1944 Father Boyle was named Bishop of Charlottetown and was consecrated at Basilica on June 6 that year. His years here were times of significant expansion. The Charlottetown Hospital was much enlarged and a new one opened in Alberton. Major construction took place at University and in 1 954 its centennial was proudly celebrated. Vocations to the priesthood and sisterhood abounded.

In 1944 Father Boyle was named Bishop of Charlottetown and was consecrated at Basilica on June 6 that year. His years here were times of significant expansion. The Charlottetown Hospital was much enlarged and a new one opened in Alberton. Major construction took place at University and in 1 954 its centennial was proudly celebrated. Vocations to the priesthood and sisterhood abounded.

Bishop Boyle died in London, England on June 3, 1 954 while on his way to Rome. His funeral took place at Basilica, with burial in the Catholic Cemetery, Parkdale.

Bishop Boyle died in London, England on June 3, 1 954 while on his way to Rome. His funeral took place at Basilica, with burial in the Catholic Cemetery, Parkdale.

Parish in New Waterford. In 1954 he was named Bishop of Charlottetown and was consecrated at St. Ninian's Cathedral, Antigonish in January, 1 955.

Parish in New Waterford. In 1954 he was named Bishop of Charlottetown and was consecrated at St. Ninian's Cathedral, Antigonish in January, 1 955.

Mass was celebrated at St. Ninian's Cathedral, with burial in St. Margaret's Church Cemetery, Broad Cove.

Francis was born at Perth, Ontario in 1926. After graduating from St. Michael's College, Toronto, he studied at St. Augustine's Seminary, Toronto and was ordained in 1 950 for the Archdiocese of Kingston.

Francis was born at Perth, Ontario in 1926. After graduating from St. Michael's College, Toronto, he studied at St. Augustine's Seminary, Toronto and was ordained in 1 950 for the Archdiocese of Kingston.

Francis was born at Perth, Ontario in 1926. After graduating from St. Michael's College, Toronto, he studied at St. Augustine's Seminary, Toronto and was ordained in 1 950 for the Archdiocese of Kingston.

Francis was born at Perth, Ontario in 1926. After graduating from St. Michael's College, Toronto, he studied at St. Augustine's Seminary, Toronto and was ordained in 1 950 for the Archdiocese of Kingston.

St. Mary's Cathedral, Kingston. In 1970 he became Bishop of Charlottetown while still retaining his commitments to the military.

St. Mary's Cathedral, Kingston. In 1970 he became Bishop of Charlottetown while still retaining his commitments to the military.

On Bishop Spence was much involved in setting up many new committees, commissions and structures in the aftermath of the Second Vatican Council. In 1975 the Redemptorists withdrew from the diocese due to more pressing needs elsewhere. In 1979 the Diocese of Charlottetown celebrated in a fitting way its 1 50lh anniversary and the following year one of its priests, Father Faber MacDonald, became Bishop of Grand Falls, Newfoundland.

On Bishop Spence was much involved in setting up many new committees, commissions and structures in the aftermath of the Second Vatican Council. In 1975 the Redemptorists withdrew from the diocese due to more pressing needs elsewhere. In 1979 the Diocese of Charlottetown celebrated in a fitting way its 1 50lh anniversary and the following year one of its priests, Father Faber MacDonald, became Bishop of Grand Falls, Newfoundland.

In March, 1 982 Bishop Spence was appointed bishop for the Military Vicariate of Canada and one month later he was named Archbishop of Kingston. From 1995 to 1997 he served as president of the CCCB.

In March, 1 982 Bishop Spence was appointed bishop for the Military Vicariate of Canada and one month later he was named Archbishop of Kingston. From 1995 to 1997 he served as president of the CCCB.

James was born at Whycocomagh, in 1925. He studied at St. Joseph's College in Memramcook and joined the Congregation of the . Following studies at Seminary in Montreal he was ordained in 1 953 at Woodstock, Ontario.

James was born at Whycocomagh, in 1925. He studied at St. Joseph's College in Memramcook and joined the Congregation of the . Following studies at Seminary in Montreal he was ordained in 1 953 at Woodstock, Ontario.

After serving awhile on the mission band Father MacDonald was superior of the Seminary at Memramcook and of the House of Studies in Fredericton. He then was pastor for a number of years at St. Michael's in Waterloo, Ontario.

After serving awhile on the mission band Father MacDonald was superior of the Seminary at Memramcook and of the House of Studies in Fredericton. He then was pastor for a number of years at St. Michael's in Waterloo, Ontario.

In 1978 Father MacDonald was named Auxiliary Bishop of Hamilton, Ontario and four years later was appointed Bishop of Charlottetown, being installed here in October, 1982. On the Island he followed a brisk pace of pastoral activities, including the introduction of the RCIA process to the diocese. He also launched GIFT (giving in faith together), a very successful six million dollar financial campaign for the diocese. During his time here, a bishop's residence was purchased at York Point, leaving the former one on Road to become a diocesan office complex.

In 1978 Father MacDonald was named Auxiliary Bishop of Hamilton, Ontario and four years later was appointed Bishop of Charlottetown, being installed here in October, 1982. On the Island he followed a brisk pace of pastoral activities, including the introduction of the RCIA process to the diocese. He also launched GIFT (giving in faith together), a very successful six million dollar financial campaign for the diocese. During his time here, a bishop's residence was purchased at York Point, leaving the former one on Road to become a diocesan office complex.

In 1978 Father MacDonald was named Auxiliary Bishop of Hamilton, Ontario and four years later was appointed Bishop of Charlottetown, being installed here in October, 1982. On the Island he followed a brisk pace of pastoral activities, including the introduction of the RCIA process to the diocese. He also launched GIFT (giving in faith together), a very successful six million dollar financial campaign for the diocese. During his time here, a bishop's residence was purchased at York Point, leaving the former one on Road to become a diocesan office complex.

In 1991 Bishop MacDonald was appointed Archbishop of St. John's, Newfoundland and after a busy ten years there he retired in 2001 and now lives in Windsor, Ontario.

In 1991 Bishop MacDonald was appointed Archbishop of St. John's, Newfoundland and after a busy ten years there he retired in 2001 and now lives in Windsor, Ontario.

Father Fougere served his first three years as parish assistant at Mount Carmel parish, New Waterford and the next three as pastor at Louisdale. From 1 975 to 1 982 he was a member of the Antigonish diocesan missionary team in Honduras.

Father Fougere served his first three years as parish assistant at Mount Carmel parish, New Waterford and the next three as pastor at Louisdale. From 1 975 to 1 982 he was a member of the Antigonish diocesan missionary team in Honduras.

In December, 1991 Father Fougere was appointed Bishop of Charlottetown, being

NAMED AFTER PRINCE ALBERT, later King Edward VII, Alberton grew up from its excellent harbor and railway facilities. It became a parish in 1879, composed of Scottish and Irish settlers. That year they built a beautiful church, later enlarged, dedicated to the Sacred Heart. That same year also the parishioners moved the rectory across the ice from Cascumpec and from then until now the parish has had a resident pastor.

NAMED AFTER PRINCE ALBERT, later King Edward VII, Alberton grew up from its excellent harbor and railway facilities. It became a parish in 1879, composed of Scottish and Irish settlers. That year they built a beautiful church, later enlarged, dedicated to the Sacred Heart. That same year also the parishioners moved the rectory across the ice from Cascumpec and from then until now the parish has had a resident pastor.

In 1894 the pastor, father A.E. Burke, supervised the construction of the stately rectory still in use today. Father Burke involved himself in a whole array of Church and secular pursuits, particularly in the area of agriculture. In 1908 he became founder and president of the Catholic Church Extension Society of Canada, based in Toronto.

Excellent farm land lies within Sacred Heart Parish. Fishing also thrives out of the fine harbor at Northport. Great water scenery is provided by the vast reaches of the Gulf of St. Lawrence and by the lovely Kildare River.

(St. Anthony's)

For its FIRST 75 YEARS this parish had irs centre at Cascumpec where as early as 1803 eight Acadian families lived and soon built a log chapel. In 1839 the people erected a larger church and twenty years later they had a new rectory as well.

With a shift of population more to the west, the parishioners in the mid 1870s built the present day St. Anthony's Church at Bloomfield (Woodstock). Enlargements and fine finishing, especially the superb interior woodwork, continued for the next quarter century.

With a shift of population more to the west, the parishioners in the mid 1870s built the present day St. Anthony's Church at Bloomfield (Woodstock). Enlargements and fine finishing, especially the superb interior woodwork, continued for the next quarter century.

With a shift of population more to the west, the parishioners in the mid 1870s built the present day St. Anthony's Church at Bloomfield (Woodstock). Enlargements and fine finishing, especially the superb interior woodwork, continued for the next quarter century.

The old Cascumpec church served as a

In 1927 the parish purchased a small vacant Protestant church and moved it to O'Leary where it served as a mission church until the late 1980s.

With few exceptions the St. Anthony's Parish picnics have been an annual event of

In 1982 the Sisters of Saint Martha opened a house in Woodstock where at least two sisters have been serving in the ministry of hospitality and in the wider needs of nearby parishes.

Today there are 325 families in St. Anthony's Parish. Rich farm lands flourish within its boundaries and its eastern edges overflow with the scenic waters of and Mill River. The name Bloomfield appears to be ; wfl called after its namesake in

Today there are 325 families in St. Anthony's Parish. Rich farm lands flourish within its boundaries and its eastern edges overflow with the scenic waters of and Mill River. The name Bloomfield appears to be ; wfl called after its namesake in

Over the years the priests serving the Brae usually had another parish as well, such as today when their spiritual leader is also pastor at Bloomfield where he resides.

Over the years the priests serving the Brae usually had another parish as well, such as today when their spiritual leader is also pastor at Bloomfield where he resides.

DERIVED FROM THE SCOTTISH WORD for "hillside", the Brae parish community was settled by Scottish Catholic families around 1828. Occasionally a priest would celebrate Mass at some convenient place in the settlement.

Although the Brae was always a small parish, the parishioners saw fit to build a neat little mission church at Glenwood near West Point which opened in 1913 under dedication to "Corpus Christi". These years, the Eucharist is celebrated in each church on alternate Sundays.

Although the Brae was always a small parish, the parishioners saw fit to build a neat little mission church at Glenwood near West Point which opened in 1913 under dedication to "Corpus Christi". These years, the Eucharist is celebrated in each church on alternate Sundays.

Today some 80 families comprise the Brae Parish. Farming has provided the livelihood for many generations of parishioners and fishing has, too, out of the great ports of Brae Harbour and West Point. From the south side of the parish may be seen the lush waters of and beyond that those of the Northumberland Strait.

Today some 80 families comprise the Brae Parish. Farming has provided the livelihood for many generations of parishioners and fishing has, too, out of the great ports of Brae Harbour and West Point. From the south side of the parish may be seen the lush waters of and beyond that those of the Northumberland Strait.

Today some 80 families comprise the Brae Parish. Farming has provided the livelihood for many generations of parishioners and fishing has, too, out of the great ports of Brae Harbour and West Point. From the south side of the parish may be seen the lush waters of and beyond that those of the Northumberland Strait.

In 1879 the parishioners erected a new and much larger church, the present one, and around the same time a neat and practical rector}' which still stands beside the church. Parish priests lived in this rectory from 1909 until the early 1990s. At other times their pastor usually lived at Alberton, as he does today, with responsibility for both parishes.

Around 1915 diocesan authorities extended the parish boundaries to the north which made necessary the building of wings to the church for extra seating. Down in that northern end of the parish at Brockton the parishioners in 1929 built the mission church, dedicated to St. Bernadette.

The Bloomfield Station corner of the parish was once a thriving little centre due mainly to the railway and its station. Three stores and other shops operated there, but now like the railway itself they are gone.

The name Burton is considered to be a short form of Haliburton, a district within the parish. Approximately 120 families comprise the paiish today, with farming and fishing among the various occupations of the people.

The rectory is undated but is said to have been moved to its present site before 1900 after which the two towers were added. Father John MacMillan was the first resident pastor and served from 1894 until 1916. One of his magnificent accomplishments while in Cardigan was his writing of a two-volume history of the Catholic Church in Prince Edward Island covering the years 1720 to 1891.

The rectory is undated but is said to have been moved to its present site before 1900 after which the two towers were added. Father John MacMillan was the first resident pastor and served from 1894 until 1916. One of his magnificent accomplishments while in Cardigan was his writing of a two-volume history of the Catholic Church in Prince Edward Island covering the years 1720 to 1891.

Named after one of the earls of Cardigan, the village area where the church is located offers a picturesque view, touched off by the beauty of its river of the same name which winds through the centre of the parish.

Due to a redistribution of their priests, the Redemptorists left Holy Redeemer in 1975 after nearly a half century of faithful ministry in Charlottetown. Over that period more than eighty of their members had served at Holy Redeemer Parish.

The present Chief Justice of P.E.I., Gerard Mitchell, is a parishioner here. Another long-time parishioner was St. Clair Trainor, Chief Justice of P.E.I, from 1970 to 1976.

The present Chief Justice of P.E.I., Gerard Mitchell, is a parishioner here. Another long-time parishioner was St. Clair Trainor, Chief Justice of P.E.I, from 1970 to 1976.

As a Catholic community the Charlotcetown core developed slowly. When Bishop Plessis of Quebec visited here in 1812 there was no church. He ordered that one be built and dedicated to St. Dunstan of Canterbury.

As a Catholic community the Charlotcetown core developed slowly. When Bishop Plessis of Quebec visited here in 1812 there was no church. He ordered that one be built and dedicated to St. Dunstan of Canterbury.

This first church, on the site of today's basilica, was erected in 1816 and twice enlarged. After the Island became a diocese in 1829 the St. Dunstan's churches became cathedrals.

In 1896 the building of a large imposing cathedral in stone got underway. Taking a few years to complete, it was considered one of the most magnificent churches east of Quebec. However, in the winter of 1913 all was lost when fire reduced it to ashes.

referred to as "the palace", was built in 1875 with a west wing added around 1915. Here the bishops lived until 1963 when a new bishop's residence was built on Road. Since the mid 1980s this latter building has been the Diocesan Pastoral Centre with the bishop's residence since then being at York Point.

In the early days the parish burial ground was the front part of today's Anglican Cemetery on St. Peter's Road. In 1843 a new one was begun almost next door to today's Birchwood School. In 1883 the present Catholic Cemetery opened.

One of the bright lights of the cathedral parish was the Charlottetown Hospital. Founded in 1879 in the former bishop's residence on , where the basilica sacristy now stands, it began under the direction of the Grey Nuns of Quebec. By 1890 it had moved to new quarters on ( Esplanade) where a new wing was added in 1903. A new hospital in 1925, plus a major addition in 1950, served the people admirably until its closure in 1981.

The cathedral parish has been a real mother in giving birth to four new parishes: Holy Redeemer (1929), St. Pius X (1956), Southport/Stratford (1963) and Cornwall (1978).

The cathedral parish has been a real mother in giving birth to four new parishes: Holy Redeemer (1929), St. Pius X (1956), Southport/Stratford (1963) and Cornwall (1978).

The cathedral parish has been a real mother in giving birth to four new parishes: Holy Redeemer (1929), St. Pius X (1956), Southport/Stratford (1963) and Cornwall (1978).

In 1980 the pastor of the day. Father Faber MacDonald, became Bishop of Grand Falls, Newfoundland. In 1999 he became

For many years and while premier of P.E.I, from 1981 to 1986, Jim Lee was a member of this parish.

St. Pius X was canonized in 1954, just two years before the founding of this parish. A reform pope (1903-1914), he called for greater participation in the liturgy and restored the high place of liturgical music. In particular he issued a call to the laity to a greater share in the renewal of the Church. All of these are valid present-day Church objectives, especially in this Charlottetown parish that bears his name.

In 1978 Cornwall officially became a parish and two years later the parishioners moved into their new church complex which also includes a parish centre and rectory. Or unique shape by P.E.I, standards, the church has a pyramid roof, the south side of which contains solar heating glass units intended to reduce heating costs.

In 1978 Cornwall officially became a parish and two years later the parishioners moved into their new church complex which also includes a parish centre and rectory. Or unique shape by P.E.I, standards, the church has a pyramid roof, the south side of which contains solar heating glass units intended to reduce heating costs.

The North and West rivers pretty well define the eastern and southern boundaries of the parish, situated close to Charlottetown but separate enough to have a distinct rural appearance.

Cornwall, whose name probably comes from its namesake in England, is a busy and growing town. The parish has 600 families, most of whom find employment in Charlottetown and its wider urban area. The parishioners selected St. Francis of

Cornwall, whose name probably comes from its namesake in England, is a busy and growing town. The parish has 600 families, most of whom find employment in Charlottetown and its wider urban area. The parishioners selected St. Francis of

Cornwall, whose name probably comes from its namesake in England, is a busy and growing town. The parish has 600 families, most of whom find employment in Charlottetown and its wider urban area. The parishioners selected St. Francis of

In 1882 the parishioners built a church at Corran Ban, on the east side of the highway facing , and dedicated it to St. Michael. The present parish hall was constructed in 1905 and the present rectory in 1922.

Corran Ban is the Gaelic for "white sickle", referring either to the shape of Winter River there or to a white froth at the changing of the waters. The parish community enjoys a favourable location ten miles from Charlottetown and close by the . Fine farmland surrounds the area and good fishing facilities are within easv reach.

Corran Ban is the Gaelic for "white sickle", referring either to the shape of Winter River there or to a white froth at the changing of the waters. The parish community enjoys a favourable location ten miles from Charlottetown and close by the . Fine farmland surrounds the area and good fishing facilities are within easv reach.

Covehead never had a rectory. In the early years it was served by the priests living in Tracadie. Later, priests from University were its administrators. At times the priest Living at Corran Ban had spiritual care for the people at Covehead as well.

Covehead never had a rectory. In the early years it was served by the priests living in Tracadie. Later, priests from University were its administrators. At times the priest Living at Corran Ban had spiritual care for the people at Covehead as well.

Covehead never had a rectory. In the early years it was served by the priests living in Tracadie. Later, priests from University were its administrators. At times the priest Living at Corran Ban had spiritual care for the people at Covehead as well.

Covehead never had a rectory. In the early years it was served by the priests living in Tracadie. Later, priests from University were its administrators. At times the priest Living at Corran Ban had spiritual care for the people at Covehead as well.

Some of the very best farmland in the province lies all around the Covehead area and much fishing takes place out of the local harbour. The parish's short distance from Charlottetown has encouraged many lamihes to settle there and its proximity to the lavish waters of the North Shore and to the brings large numbers of visitors there each summer.

Some of the very best farmland in the province lies all around the Covehead area and much fishing takes place out of the local harbour. The parish's short distance from Charlottetown has encouraged many lamihes to settle there and its proximity to the lavish waters of the North Shore and to the brings large numbers of visitors there each summer.

Some of the very best farmland in the province lies all around the Covehead area and much fishing takes place out of the local harbour. The parish's short distance from Charlottetown has encouraged many lamihes to settle there and its proximity to the lavish waters of the North Shore and to the brings large numbers of visitors there each summer.

As EARLY as 1772 a number of Scottish Catholics formed settlements at Covehead and some fifty years later a group of Irish immigrants began making homesteads there. In 1832 the parishioners built their first little church, a log structure, dedicated to St. Eugene.

Since the erection of the parish of Cornwall in the late 1970s the people of St. Martin's, numbering some forty families, have a close association with that parish.

Immigrants from Ireland arrived in this locality in the early 1820s and for many years went to Charlottetown for liturgical services.

People have generally known this community as "5 Parish". Emyvale, named after a district in County Monaghan, Ireland, is the preferred designation today.

People have generally known this community as "5 Parish". Emyvale, named after a district in County Monaghan, Ireland, is the preferred designation today.

The parish's patron saint is St. Columba, an Irish monk who established the famous monastery at Iona, Scotland. Although the church is located in Fairfield, this part of the diocese over the years has been known as "East Point 'arish".

The parish's patron saint is St. Columba, an Irish monk who established the famous monastery at Iona, Scotland. Although the church is located in Fairfield, this part of the diocese over the years has been known as "East Point 'arish".

The parish's patron saint is St. Columba, an Irish monk who established the famous monastery at Iona, Scotland. Although the church is located in Fairfield, this part of the diocese over the years has been known as "East Point 'arish".

Attractive scenery overflows in the parish with the lavish Gulf waters on the north folding into those of the Northumberland Strait on the south. Rich farm lands thrive here and abundant fishing grounds prevail with North Lake being one of the busiest ports on the Island.

In 1830 a group of Irish immigrant families settled here on lands owned by Father John MacDonald who had inherited this parr of his father's estate. Soon they were joined by other Irish immigrants who settled nearby and by some Scottish neighbors who rook up land generally around Glenfinnan.

In 1916 a mission church was erected at Johnston's River (Mount Ryan) and dedicated to the Sacred Heart. Of rather unique architecture of Spanish Revival style, the front of" this church in particular is worthy of pause and reflection.

Today there are 260 families in St. Patrick's Parish. This area was named by Father John MacDonald, probably for Fort Augustus, Inverness, Scotland.

Today there are 260 families in St. Patrick's Parish. This area was named by Father John MacDonald, probably for Fort Augustus, Inverness, Scotland.

Today there are 260 families in St. Patrick's Parish. This area was named by Father John MacDonald, probably for Fort Augustus, Inverness, Scotland.

Irish immigrants began settling this area as early as the mid 1820s and for many years travelled to Cascumpec nine miles away for their liturgical services. In 1868 they built a neat little church, dedicated to St. Brigid, one of the patron saints of Ireland. This church continues to adequately serve the sixty families there. Later additions included interior finishing, a new vestry and a spacious rectory.

The parish includes the narrowest point of the Island (3 miles) and one of its communities is conveniently called Portage. Across the parish's northern border is a pretty little finger of water called the Narrows. Farther north lie the broad waters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence.

In THE EARLY days this settlement was known as Three Rivers, referring to the Montague, Brudenell and Rivers that flow there. A number of French families once lived there but in the mid 1700s their property was destroyed by New England privateers and the residents left the area.

In THE EARLY days this settlement was known as Three Rivers, referring to the Montague, Brudenell and Rivers that flow there. A number of French families once lived there but in the mid 1700s their property was destroyed by New England privateers and the residents left the area.

In 1805 there began a settlement of Scottish immigrants around Panmure Island where they soon built a small church. Eventually people began to inhabit the present-day Georgetown area where in 1837 they built a church which they dedicated to St. James. A few years later they enlarged that building and made it one of the prettiest churches in the diocese.

In 1805 there began a settlement of Scottish immigrants around Panmure Island where they soon built a small church. Eventually people began to inhabit the present-day Georgetown area where in 1837 they built a church which they dedicated to St. James. A few years later they enlarged that building and made it one of the prettiest churches in the diocese.

Georgetown, named for King George III, is a quaint and skillfull}' laid out town, originally intended to serve as the capital of Kings County. It probably enjoyed its greatest economic times in the mid to late 1800s. Its outstanding harbour has been generously used for the fishery, for ocean trade and as a one-time ferry terminal.

In 1890 this church underwent major renovations under the keen eye of architect William Harris. It was enlarged, given a new steeple, Gothic windows, sham buttresses and more, making it one of our most beautiful churches. Visible for miles, it forms a picturesque backdrop for the majestic Grand River that cuts deep into the countryside there.

Although it is one of the smaller parishes in the diocese, comprising just sixty families, its pastors have resided in the rectory there almost continuously since 1876. At times they also had responsibility for other nearby parishes, such as today when the pastor serves the parishes of Lennox Island and Foxley River as well.

Although it is one of the smaller parishes in the diocese, comprising just sixty families, its pastors have resided in the rectory there almost continuously since 1876. At times they also had responsibility for other nearby parishes, such as today when the pastor serves the parishes of Lennox Island and Foxley River as well.

According to the distinguished Irish historian, Father Paul Walsh, the church at Grand River has the distinction of being the first church in Canada to be dedicated to St. Patrick.

VER THE YEARS this parish was known as Morell, later as Morell Rear and since the 1980s as Green Meadows.

VER THE YEARS this parish was known as Morell, later as Morell Rear and since the 1980s as Green Meadows.

VER THE YEARS this parish was known as Morell, later as Morell Rear and since the 1980s as Green Meadows.

In 1960 the Sisters of Saint Martha came to the parish to teach in nearby schools and took up residence in the unoccupied St. Lawrence rectory. They brought new

Today approximately ninety families live in St. Lawrence Parish which contains an abundance of good and level farm lands. The name "Green Meadows" is related to "Beaupre" (beautiful meadow) from St. Anne de Beaupre, Quebec, to which a number of parishioners travelled on pilgrimage.

Today approximately ninety families live in St. Lawrence Parish which contains an abundance of good and level farm lands. The name "Green Meadows" is related to "Beaupre" (beautiful meadow) from St. Anne de Beaupre, Quebec, to which a number of parishioners travelled on pilgrimage.

Today approximately ninety families live in St. Lawrence Parish which contains an abundance of good and level farm lands. The name "Green Meadows" is related to "Beaupre" (beautiful meadow) from St. Anne de Beaupre, Quebec, to which a number of parishioners travelled on pilgrimage.

(St. Ann's)

Irish immigrants from the 1820s and 1830s formed the beginnings of this parish and in the early years the people went in general to Rustico, the nearest mission, for liturgical services.

The present-day church, the seventh, opened at Christmas in 1954. It was a modern but bold style of architecture for its time, but very suitable for today. An added feature is its large full basement which is an ideal parish centre. As well, this basement for nearly forty years has been the home of the very popular "St. Ann's Lobster Suppers".

St. Ann's Parish contains some of the most hilly sections of the diocese and the scenery within its boundaries is quite grand. Today 135 families live there. A major change occurred back in 1872 with the addition of 100 Acadian families from Rustico.

St. Ann's Parish contains some of the most hilly sections of the diocese and the scenery within its boundaries is quite grand. Today 135 families live there. A major change occurred back in 1872 with the addition of 100 Acadian families from Rustico.

One of those baptized in the parish was Hon. WAX7. Sullivan who was premier of P.E.I, from 1879 to 1889 and chief justice of the province after that for some twenty years. Two others born within the parish, although baptized in Rustico, were Cornelius O'Brien and John Thomas McNally, both archbishops of" Halifax.

One of those baptized in the parish was Hon. WAX7. Sullivan who was premier of P.E.I, from 1879 to 1889 and chief justice of the province after that for some twenty years. Two others born within the parish, although baptized in Rustico, were Cornelius O'Brien and John Thomas McNally, both archbishops of" Halifax.

N mi: lath 1700s a number of Scottish, Acadian and Aboriginal families lived in this general area. The first church was built in 1814 and followed by a second one, a very beautiful church, in 1843. from that time onwards a priest lived there until 1976 when Kensington became the place of residence.

As early as 1906 the people in Kensington had Sundav Mass in the C.M.B.A . hall and later in the Temperance hall there. In 1937 the people erected the present Holy Family Church in Kensington and in 1976 a new rectory was built next door. Nowadays except for summer months all liturgical activitv takes place at Holy Family Church which two years ago received a major interior renovation.

As early as 1906 the people in Kensington had Sundav Mass in the C.M.B.A . hall and later in the Temperance hall there. In 1937 the people erected the present Holy Family Church in Kensington and in 1976 a new rectory was built next door. Nowadays except for summer months all liturgical activitv takes place at Holy Family Church which two years ago received a major interior renovation.

In the 1980s a massive fund raising project gave the Indian River church a much needed uplift. A short time later the parish made an agreement with the Indian River Festival people to permit the use of the church for top quality musicals and other cultural events. Since then these great summer festivals have made the St. Mary's Church there a favorite gathering place for music lovers from far and near.

ALREADY in ii IE 1750s there was a small French parish at Point Prim, dedicated to St. Paul. It had a neat little church and parochial house for its 58 families and pastor. This ended tragical!}' in 1758 when all were expelled.

The name of Father James Phelan, pastor from 1891 until 1908, was long remembered in the parish. It was he who gave the name Iona to the community (formerly known as ) and Fodhla to the nearby railway station.

The boundaries of Iona Parish are vast, from Wood Islands to Orwell Cove and east to the county line. Its southern and western edges are washed by the generous waters of Northumberland Strait.

Seventeen who were baptized in the parish became priests and two of its parishioners, Dr. Joseph Daly and Annette Ryan, were Rhodes scholars. Today St. Michael's Parish has 125 families and its pastor also serves St. Joachim's Parish, Vernon River, where he resides.

Today approximately 125 families make up St. Joseph's Parish which contains its share ol Island hills. On one oi these steep hills is the Island's only downhill ski facility, the Brookvale Provincial

In 1901 the present handsome and spaciotis church opened its doors, leaving the old one to be used as a hall. This is another of the "Harris churches" of P.E.I, and very much resembles the church at Indian River.

In 1901 the present handsome and spaciotis church opened its doors, leaving the old one to be used as a hall. This is another of the "Harris churches" of P.E.I, and very much resembles the church at Indian River.

The Sisters of Saint Martha established a convent at Kinkora in 1921. In 1935 the\' purchased the M.J. Mclver residence which they later enlarged and used for a girls' boarding school for many years. In 1941, under the leadership of the sisters, Kinkora began a high school program, the first on the Island outside Charlottetown and Summerside. It was really a combination of grades XI and XII, set up under the Maritime Board.

The Sisters of Saint Martha established a convent at Kinkora in 1921. In 1935 the\' purchased the M.J. Mclver residence which they later enlarged and used for a girls' boarding school for many years. In 1941, under the leadership of the sisters, Kinkora began a high school program, the first on the Island outside Charlottetown and Summerside. It was really a combination of grades XI and XII, set up under the Maritime Board.

The Sisters of Saint Martha established a convent at Kinkora in 1921. In 1935 the\' purchased the M.J. Mclver residence which they later enlarged and used for a girls' boarding school for many years. In 1941, under the leadership of the sisters, Kinkora began a high school program, the first on the Island outside Charlottetown and Summerside. It was really a combination of grades XI and XII, set up under the Maritime Board.

The Sisters of Saint Martha established a convent at Kinkora in 1921. In 1935 the\' purchased the M.J. Mclver residence which they later enlarged and used for a girls' boarding school for many years. In 1941, under the leadership of the sisters, Kinkora began a high school program, the first on the Island outside Charlottetown and Summerside. It was really a combination of grades XI and XII, set up under the Maritime Board.

Over the years this parish community was known as Southwest, referring to a branch of the Dunk River. For a time it was known as Somerset. The present name is

THE aboriginals living on present-day Prince Edward Island were generally known as "Micmacs". They lived across P.E.I, but Lennox Island, containing some 1300 acres, has been home ro most of them, at least since 1870. Their ancestors became Roman Catholics in the early 1600s and chose St. Anne, grandmother of Jesus, as their patron saint.

THE aboriginals living on present-day Prince Edward Island were generally known as "Micmacs". They lived across P.E.I, but Lennox Island, containing some 1300 acres, has been home ro most of them, at least since 1870. Their ancestors became Roman Catholics in the early 1600s and chose St. Anne, grandmother of Jesus, as their patron saint.

THE aboriginals living on present-day Prince Edward Island were generally known as "Micmacs". They lived across P.E.I, but Lennox Island, containing some 1300 acres, has been home ro most of them, at least since 1870. Their ancestors became Roman Catholics in the early 1600s and chose St. Anne, grandmother of Jesus, as their patron saint.

A new and pretty church opened on Lennox Island in 1842 but a number of years later it fell victim to fire. The people then built the present church in 1895 and about ten years later a rectory followed. For twenty years, beginning in 1948, they had their own pastor | residing among them. f>

Otherwise, from 1876 until now the priests at Grand River have had responsibility for the pastoral care of Lennox Island.

In 1948 the Sisters of Saint Martha came to Live on Lennox Island mainly to teach in the new school just opened. They assisted in others ways as well and still maintain a presence there.

The school there is fittingly named the "John J. Sark Memorial" after this prominent Lennox Island resident who died in 1945.

The Mi'Kmaq people of Lennox Island have adapted to the demands of a changing society but the}' do not forget their past. Nowadavs they engage in a variety of occupations both on and off their island.

A large rectory stood for many vears beside the church and used for weekend visits by the priests. In the 1940s it was removed. Over the years has been served by the pastors at Souris, , St. Charles and . George's.

A large rectory stood for many vears beside the church and used for weekend visits by the priests. In the 1940s it was removed. Over the years has been served by the pastors at Souris, , St. Charles and . George's.

One of the most prominent natives of is Bishop Faber MacDonald, Bishop of Saint John since 1999. Prior to that he was Bishop of Grand Falls, Newfoundland. Three other priests and four religious sisters came from this small church community.

L'actuelle paroisse de Miscouche connut ses debuts en 1816 lorsque les pionniers acadiens acquirent 6 000 acres de terre du colonel Compcon. lis y construisirent leur premiere eglise en 1823 de meme qu'un nouveau presbytere.

Lors de la convention nationale acadienne de 1884 qui a eu lieu a Miscouche, on y adopta le tricolore etoile qui devint le drapeau de I'Acadie.

In 1932 St. John the Baptist Parish hosted the first Eucharistic Congress ever held in the Diocese of Charlottetown.

(Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel)

ON SURNOMMAIT CET ENDROIT Fifteen Point [la pointe du Lor quinze], ou quelques families acadiennes s'erablirenr en 1812 ec y barirenr leur premiere perire eglise en rondins des 1820, qu'ils dedierenr a Norre-Dame-du-Monr-Carmel.

De 1977 a 1989, les Soeurs Servantes du Saint-Coeur de Marie s'etablirent egalement a Mont-Carmel ou elles servirent les paroisses acadiennes de Tendroir.

SOME Catholic settlers lived in Montague and along the Sparrow's Road (Greenfield) as early as the 1850s. The people erected their first church, St. Mary's, in 1872 and two years later they built a parochial house.

Served for most of its earlier years by the priest living at Georgetown, St. Marv's

One of the most prominent parishioners is Hon. Pat Binns, Premier of Prince Edward Island.

Since the late 1980s St. Mary's Parish, Montague and St. Pauls Parish, Sturgeon have 'II been sharing the same pastor.

originally part of Morell's O'Toole Parish. In the 1920s, with an increasing population in the village area, the St. Lawrence Parish hall was moved out to become the village's first church, dedicated to St. Theresa of the Little Flower. A few years later the people built a rectory.

originally part of Morell's O'Toole Parish. In the 1920s, with an increasing population in the village area, the St. Lawrence Parish hall was moved out to become the village's first church, dedicated to St. Theresa of the Little Flower. A few years later the people built a rectory.

Morell is a lively little village and the parish overall has 190 families. The pastor here is also parish priest I at Green Meadows.

Morell is a lively little village and the parish overall has 190 families. The pastor here is also parish priest I at Green Meadows.

until 1835, his remains rest within a tiny chapel, erected in the 1970s, at St. Andrew's. On either side lie the remains of two parish natives, Bishop Bernard MacDonald and Bishop Charles MacDonald, both bishops of Charlottetown. A third native son, James Morrison, was a long-time Bishop of Antigonish.

In 1864 the first church, then vacant, was moved down the ice to , Charlottetown to become the main part of St. Joseph's Convent-School. In the late 1980s, after that school closed, it was moved back to its original site and reconstructed to become today's "St. Andrew's Chapel",

Outstanding missionary priest, later Bishop Angus MacEachern, came from Scotland in 1790 and made St. Andrew's his home base during his 45 years here as he travelled the Island and the mainland. Auxiliary Bishop of Quebec from 1821 and first Bishop of Charlottetown from 1829

Outstanding missionary priest, later Bishop Angus MacEachern, came from Scotland in 1790 and made St. Andrew's his home base during his 45 years here as he travelled the Island and the mainland. Auxiliary Bishop of Quebec from 1821 and first Bishop of Charlottetown from 1829

Outstanding missionary priest, later Bishop Angus MacEachern, came from Scotland in 1790 and made St. Andrew's his home base during his 45 years here as he travelled the Island and the mainland. Auxiliary Bishop of Quebec from 1821 and first Bishop of Charlottetown from 1829

In 1960 the new parish church was erected in Mount Stewart, leaving the parochial house, constructed in 1934, back in St. Andrew's.

North Rustico is a busy little village. The fishery is a major occupation out of North Rustico Harbour and into the plentiful waters of the nearby Gulf of St. Lawrence.

Two natives of the parish had the honor of serving as Prince Edward Island's Lieutenant Governor. Dr. Aubin Doiron and Marion (Doyle) Reid discharged these duties with dignity and grace during five-year terms in the 1980s and 1990s.

Slightly over 300 families make up Stella Maris Parish today with a wide range of employment activities in practice. Being so close to the splendid North Shore and , tourism is a major enterprise.

In 1946 the new mission church, Our Lady of the Assumption, opened at Miminegash for the benefit of increasing numbers of families settling in that part of the parish.

The waters of Northumberland Strait skirt the parish's west side, providing abundant harvests offish as well as Irish moss. In addition to having a busy harbour, Miminegash for many years was referred to as the "World's Capital of Irish Moss".

In 1804 the people built a little church close to the shore which under direction from Bishop Plessis of Quebec they dedicated to St. Alexis. For a number of years several priests from France visited the people at Bay Fortune and with the rest of Island Catholics they welcomed two Quebec bishops during their pastoral visitations of 1803 and 1812.

In 1804 the people built a little church close to the shore which under direction from Bishop Plessis of Quebec they dedicated to St. Alexis. For a number of years several priests from France visited the people at Bay Fortune and with the rest of Island Catholics they welcomed two Quebec bishops during their pastoral visitations of 1803 and 1812.

Lady of Fatima, opened in the New Zealand end of the parish in 1936 and after decades of faithful use it was officially closed in the summer of 2001.

Superb scenery abounds, first from the peaceful waters of and then by the great spread of the Northumberland Strait. Fertile and active farm lands extend throughout the region. St. Alexis Parish today numbers 240 families and shares its pastor with neighboring Souris.

THE BEGINNINGS of this Catholic community date back to the 1880s when some thirty Acadian families from Rustico moved to this area which they renamed New Acadia. This was then the northern end of Parish. Slightly to the west resided a like number of families of Irish and Scottish descent who belonged to St. Peter's Parish.

THE BEGINNINGS of this Catholic community date back to the 1880s when some thirty Acadian families from Rustico moved to this area which they renamed New Acadia. This was then the northern end of Parish. Slightly to the west resided a like number of families of Irish and Scottish descent who belonged to St. Peter's Parish.

THE BEGINNINGS of this Catholic community date back to the 1880s when some thirty Acadian families from Rustico moved to this area which they renamed New Acadia. This was then the northern end of Parish. Slightly to the west resided a like number of families of Irish and Scottish descent who belonged to St. Peter's Parish.

At first the pastor of served St. Charles and in 1909 the priest at St. Margaret's assumed this ministry. Their first resident pastor arrived in 1927 and from then until 1980 they were able to maintain their own parish priest who over those years also served .

At first the pastor of served St. Charles and in 1909 the priest at St. Margaret's assumed this ministry. Their first resident pastor arrived in 1927 and from then until 1980 they were able to maintain their own parish priest who over those years also served .

In the 1980s the parish house was sold and in the 1990s the hall was destroyed by fire. Their pastor today lives in St. Margaret's and serves St. Columba, Fairfield as well. These three, each of which for many years had its own resident pastor, now form a very practical

In the 1980s the parish house was sold and in the 1990s the hall was destroyed by fire. Their pastor today lives in St. Margaret's and serves St. Columba, Fairfield as well. These three, each of which for many years had its own resident pastor, now form a very practical

In 1860 the parishioners built their third church, this time at St. George's, and dedicated it to St. George, patron saint of England.

Another parish native, Bennett Campbell, was premier of P.E.I, from 1978 to 1979.

(St. Margaret of Scotland)

(St. Margaret of Scotland)

Scottish SETTLERS came to the Naufrage (shipwreck) area in the 1770s and already there were forty families when they built their first log chapel there in 1805.

Tragedy struck the parish in 1921 when a forest fire destroyed the church, parochial house and all the other buildings except the hall which became the temporary home for the pastor and a place for worship. Strangely, this burning took place on the patronal feast of the parish, St. Margaret of Scotland.

Tragedy struck the parish in 1921 when a forest fire destroyed the church, parochial house and all the other buildings except the hall which became the temporary home for the pastor and a place for worship. Strangely, this burning took place on the patronal feast of the parish, St. Margaret of Scotland.

Approximately 90 families constitute St. Margaret's Parish today. The parish priest lives there and provides pastoral care as well to nearby Fairfield and St. Charles parishes.

Approximately 90 families constitute St. Margaret's Parish today. The parish priest lives there and provides pastoral care as well to nearby Fairfield and St. Charles parishes.

Approximately 90 families constitute St. Margaret's Parish today. The parish priest lives there and provides pastoral care as well to nearby Fairfield and St. Charles parishes.

(St. Peter's)

In 1792 some Scottish immigrants moved here and settled along the North Shore. In 1830 they built their first church and in 1868 added a new parochial house, the one still in tise today.

Bishop Peter Maclntyre was a native of St. Peter's Parish and served as Bishop of Charlottetown from 1860 until his death in 1891. His remains lie in a neatly designed crypt in the church basement.

Bishop Peter Maclntyre was a native of St. Peter's Parish and served as Bishop of Charlottetown from 1860 until his death in 1891. His remains lie in a neatly designed crypt in the church basement.

In terms of population the St. Peter's Bay area is believed to have had the highest enlistment rate (300) and the highest casualty rate (40) of any place in Canada during World War I and II. A great number of these came from St. Peter's Parish.

In terms of population the St. Peter's Bay area is believed to have had the highest enlistment rate (300) and the highest casualty rate (40) of any place in Canada during World War I and II. A great number of these came from St. Peter's Parish.

In terms of population the St. Peter's Bay area is believed to have had the highest enlistment rate (300) and the highest casualty rate (40) of any place in Canada during World War I and II. A great number of these came from St. Peter's Parish.

The church which can be seen for miles occupies a most beautiful setting, overlooking the still and curving waters below. Up the bay the precious Greenwich sand dunes area became part of the National Parkin 2001.

A beautiful and large church was opened in 1886 and solemnly dedicated by Archbishop Lynch of Toronto. Due to premature deterioration, this one was dismantled and replaced in 1912 by a magnificent church designed by architect William Harris. Unfortunately this architectural gem and rural landmark was totally destroyed by fire in 1993. Two years later the present church opened for worship.

SEVEN MILE BAY (St. Peter's)

Tin: FIRST SETTLERS of this area were some Acadian and Scottish families. In 1839 they built their first church which burned in 1849 along with their new parochial house. The following year the people erected a new church and in 1862 a new parish house. Parish pastors have lived in Souris continuously since 1864.

In 1923 the present rectory was built and in 1952 St. Mary's Hall was erected on . Around 1 9 1 0 a mission chapel, dedicated to St. Joseph, was opened at Red Point and closed in the 1970s.

Souris, named from early plagues of mice, is a bus}' modern town containing, among other facilities, a first-rate harbour which sees much boat traffic, including the ferry which docks there. Superb scenery is near at hand, aided by the picturesque Souris River, and the wide open reaches of Northumberland Strait. Outside the town prosperous farm lands abound.

Souris, named from early plagues of mice, is a bus}' modern town containing, among other facilities, a first-rate harbour which sees much boat traffic, including the ferry which docks there. Superb scenery is near at hand, aided by the picturesque Souris River, and the wide open reaches of Northumberland Strait. Outside the town prosperous farm lands abound.

ONE OF OUR OLDEST AND MOST HISTORIC PARISHES, this area was home to a few Acadian families in the late 1700s. One of these residents, Jean Doncet, in 1785 received permission from the Bishop of Quebec to witness marriages and conduct baptisms throughout the Island at a time when there was no priest here.

Bishop Bernard MacDonald lived at Rustico during his whole time as Bishop of Charlottetown from 1837 to 1859. The present St. Augustine's Church, built in 1838 and

Bishop Bernard MacDonald lived at Rustico during his whole time as Bishop of Charlottetown from 1837 to 1859. The present St. Augustine's Church, built in 1838 and

St. Mary's of the People, Hunter River

The Sisters of Notre Dame came to Rustico in 1882 and began a special era of education for that part of the country. After ninety years of faithful service the Sisters sold the convent in the 1970s. It is now the Diocese of Charlottetown's busy retreat house, Belcourt Centre, named after the above-mentioned pastor.

The Sisters of Notre Dame came to Rustico in 1882 and began a special era of education for that part of the country. After ninety years of faithful service the Sisters sold the convent in the 1970s. It is now the Diocese of Charlottetown's busy retreat house, Belcourt Centre, named after the above-mentioned pastor.

Three future archbishops were baptized in St. Augustine's Church: Cornelius O'Brien and John McNally, both archbishops of Halifax, and James McGuigan, Archbishop of Regina and Toronto and Canada's first anglophone cardinal.

In 1949 the parishioners built a mission church at Hunter River, the birthplace of Cardinal McGuigan, and named it St. Mary's of the People after the j cardinal's titular church in Rome.

Formerly A part of the cathedral parish, the Southport Catholic community came together in 1950 with the purchase of the vacant Southport school which then became a mission chapel for the area. That same year the Assumption of Mary was proclaimed a dogma of faith by Pope Pius XII.

Formerly A part of the cathedral parish, the Southport Catholic community came together in 1950 with the purchase of the vacant Southport school which then became a mission chapel for the area. That same year the Assumption of Mary was proclaimed a dogma of faith by Pope Pius XII.

In 1963 Southport officially became a parish, dedicated to Our Lady of the Assumption with Monsignor McMahon as first pastor. A modest attached rectory and additions to the small church satisfied the needs of the parishioners for awhile.

In 1995 the name Southport was changed to Stratford. That year through amalgamation it became a town, with its boundaries being almost identical to those of the parish.

In 1995 the name Southport was changed to Stratford. That year through amalgamation it became a town, with its boundaries being almost identical to those of the parish.

Washed on three sides by beautiful waterways, the Assumption Parish area probably contains the Island's choicest residential locations and scenic lookouts. The view of Charlottetown across the Hillsborough River is among its striking features.

A small church at Panmure Island, built in 1822, served the people for a few years until it was dismantled and the lumber used to construct a church at Georgetown.

A small church at Panmure Island, built in 1822, served the people for a few years until it was dismantled and the lumber used to construct a church at Georgetown.

The priest most connected with the early years of the parish was Father William Phelan, a native of Ireland, who was pastor at Sturgeon for almost 35 years and who carefully supervised the building of the stone church. His remains rest in a vault in this church's basement.

In 1865 they began construction of" their first church which opened for worship the following year under dedication to the Holy Magi. For quite some time the people referred to it as the "Freetown church". Even with their own church, this community still remained a mission of Indian River for over fifty years.

In 1865 they began construction of" their first church which opened for worship the following year under dedication to the Holy Magi. For quite some time the people referred to it as the "Freetown church". Even with their own church, this community still remained a mission of Indian River for over fifty years.

Since the 1970s the pastor at Hope River for a number of years had responsibility also for Parish. In more recent times the parish priest at Kelly's Cross exercises pastoral care here where some sixty families now live.

BY THE 1840s a few Catholic families lived here and in 1853 they moved the vacated Indian River church to Summerside, placing it under the patronage of Borromeo.

One of the Tignish pastors, Father Peter Maclntyre, served as Bishop of Charlotretown for over thirty years. The parish also produced its own bishop, Leo Nelligan, who was Bishop of Pembroke, Ontario.

One of the Tignish pastors, Father Peter Maclntyre, served as Bishop of Charlotretown for over thirty years. The parish also produced its own bishop, Leo Nelligan, who was Bishop of Pembroke, Ontario.

One of the Tignish pastors, Father Peter Maclntyre, served as Bishop of Charlotretown for over thirty years. The parish also produced its own bishop, Leo Nelligan, who was Bishop of Pembroke, Ontario.

Three parish natives served as Lieutenant Governor of P.E.I.: George Howlan, Charles Dalton and Joseph Bernard.

Tignish produisit sont pro pre journal, l'lmpartial, entre 1893 et 1915. The Credit Union, Co-Op and Fisheries are among the institutions very active over the years.

A few French families lived in this area as early as the 1720s and others gradually joined them. By 1751 they had a small church at Scotchfort dedicated to St. Louis. The deportation in 1758 unfortunately brought an end to their presence there.

A few French families lived in this area as early as the 1720s and others gradually joined them. By 1751 they had a small church at Scotchfort dedicated to St. Louis. The deportation in 1758 unfortunately brought an end to their presence there.

In 1772 some 200 Scottish settlers arrived in the and Scotchfort area, sponsored by Captain John MacDonald. The same year at Scotchfort they erected a modest church which they dedicated to St. John.

In 1772 some 200 Scottish settlers arrived in the and Scotchfort area, sponsored by Captain John MacDonald. The same year at Scotchfort they erected a modest church which they dedicated to St. John.

The parishioners constructed a new- church at Tracadie around 1840 and finished it over the years. In 1903 the present day large and imposing St. Bonaventure's Church opened for worship. Designed by a Quebec architect and built by the Bradleys of P.E.I., this impressive structure deserves a close up look. For visitors along here this church is a delightful surprise.

The parishioners constructed a new- church at Tracadie around 1840 and finished it over the years. In 1903 the present day large and imposing St. Bonaventure's Church opened for worship. Designed by a Quebec architect and built by the Bradleys of P.E.I., this impressive structure deserves a close up look. For visitors along here this church is a delightful surprise.

The parishioners constructed a new- church at Tracadie around 1840 and finished it over the years. In 1903 the present day large and imposing St. Bonaventure's Church opened for worship. Designed by a Quebec architect and built by the Bradleys of P.E.I., this impressive structure deserves a close up look. For visitors along here this church is a delightful surprise.

In the 1970s the old rectory, of age unknown, was moved away and a new one built. From 1860 to the present there has been a resident priest at Tracadie.

arlv SETTLERS in this area were Scottish families who moved over from Tracadie and Irish immigrants who joined them later. A small log church was built at Waterside in 1804 and a second one a few years later near the water south of the present hall. A third church, constructed around 1830 and enlarged in the 1850s, stood close to today's cemetery.

arlv SETTLERS in this area were Scottish families who moved over from Tracadie and Irish immigrants who joined them later. A small log church was built at Waterside in 1804 and a second one a few years later near the water south of the present hall. A third church, constructed around 1830 and enlarged in the 1850s, stood close to today's cemetery.

A mission church (Star ot the Sea) opened at China Point in 1897 and closed in 1970. The present parish hall was constructed in 1900.

IN THE FIRST YEARS of its existence this was an Irish settlement, beginning in 1843. Most of these early residents moved to other parts and Scottish settlers from Grand River moved in. Eventually this area became a parish of its own, made up of portions of Miscouche, Grand River and .

IN THE FIRST YEARS of its existence this was an Irish settlement, beginning in 1843. Most of these early residents moved to other parts and Scottish settlers from Grand River moved in. Eventually this area became a parish of its own, made up of portions of Miscouche, Grand River and .

In 1915 the people built the present parochial house. In the early years their parish priest resided at Miscouche or at Grand River. From 1917 until 1998, except for two years, the parish had its own resident pastor.

In 1915 the people built the present parochial house. In the early years their parish priest resided at Miscouche or at Grand River. From 1917 until 1998, except for two years, the parish had its own resident pastor.

La paroisse de Wellington compte aujourd'hui 200 families. Au fil des annees, un nombre important de families acadiennes des paroisses avoisinantes s'y etablirent et forment maintenant une grande partie des paroissiens. Parmi ceux-ci, Ton compte notre Lieutenant-Gouverneur actuel, en la personne de Leonce Bernard (baptise a Mont-Carmel), qui a ete nomme a titre de representant de la Reine tout recemment, soit en 2001.