ordained Deacon in the Anglican Church at Christ Church, Windsor, N.S. by Rt. 
     
     Rev. George F. Arnold, then Diocesan Bishop of NS. and P.E.I. In May 1980 
     
     Rev. Ball graduated from the Atlantic School of Theology with a Master’s Degree 
     
     in Divinity. He was appointed Deacon in Charge to the Parish of Port Hill on 
     
     Nov. 15, 1980 and on the eve of St. Thomas Day, Dec. 20, 1980, he was 
     
     ordained to the Anglican priesthood at St. James’ Church, Port Hill by Rt. Rev. 
     
     Leonard F. Hatfield, Bishop of the Diocese of NS. and P.E.I. Rev. Ball was 
     
     formally inducted into the Parish of Port Hill on April 26, 1981. 
     
    

    
     Rev. Ball was very involved in the social concerns within the communities served 
     
     by his parish. In particular, he devoted considerable time and effort toward the 
     
     operation and direction of St. Andrew’s Day Care Centre in Invemess. In 1981 
     
     he spear-headed the 140th anniversary celebration of the Parish of Port Hill. 
     
     (Morrison, pp. 185,187) 
     
    
   
   
    
     In 1986, Rev. Leslie A. Ball concluded his ministry in the Parish of Port Hill. He now 
     
    
   
   
    
     resides in Halifax, Nova Scotia. 
     
    
   
   
    
     REV. BARBARA FRANCES MINARD 
     
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