REV . PATRICK A. MCELMEEL Rev. Patrick A . McElmeel was born in 1855 at Hope River , the son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter McElmeel . Mrs. McElmeel was Ellen Cullen , daughter of Clement Cullen and Anastasia Cahill . Father McElmeel began his studies in St. Ann 's and afterwards went on to Normal School in Charlottetown . His earlier years were spent in the teaching profession at local public schools, and for many years at , Charlottetown . Patrick McElmeel then entered the Seminary of Quebec for the study of Theology. He was ordained by Bishop Maclntyre in 1888 at Cathedral, Charlottetown . He was appointed Curate at the Cathedral. Father McElmeel was appointed Pastor of St. Joseph's in Kelly's Cross in 1891. While he was pastor, plans were made to replace the old church but Father took sick in the summer of 1894. He lived only seven years after becoming a priest. He is buried in his native parish of St. Ann 's, Hope River . Rev. Patrick A . McElmeel REVEREND RD . MCGUIGAN Reverend P.D. McGuigan was born at St. Ann 's, Hope River , the son of James McGuigan and Margaret McKenna . After receiving his primary education in his native district, he attended Prince of Wales College and then spent five years teaching in the public schools of the province. In September, 1889 Father McGuigan entered College and his theo¬ logical training was completed at the Grand Seminary, Montreal. He was ordained to the holy priesthood in St. James Cathedral, Montreal. Father McGuigan's first assignment was assistant priest at St. Malachy's Parish in Kinkora . He also helped out in St. Mary's Church in Sturgeon , during the absence of the Pastor . After his work in Sturgeon , Rev. RD . McGuigan 1868 - 1937 113