Reverend Dougald J. McIsaac

Reverend Dougald J. McIsaac was born at China Point, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John McIsaac. He was among the earliest students to attend St. Dunstan’s University. After graduation, he studied theology at the Grand Seminary, Quebec and was ordained to the Priesthood on August 20, 1863, by Bishop Peter McIntyre. His first charge was at Tignish where he remained, for four years. From there he went to the. United States and never returned to the Island. He died in 1907.

Rev. John J. MacDonald — 1859- 1931

Reverend John J. MacDonald, son of Charles and Isabelle MacDonald, was born at Orwell North, December 3, 1864.

From early boyhood there was in John J. the well balanced develop- ment of the physical, mental and spiritual. John’s forcefulness of character was evident in his boyhood. Whatever was given him to do he did willingly and with ease.

He began his education at home in the country school. He then went to St. Dunstan’s College and eventually became a member of the teaching staff. During College days he was a great all around athlete. He gave his talents and energy to anything that created a good college spirit.

After graduating from St. Dunstan’s, he entered Laval University, Quebec to study theology. Having been called by Bishop Shanley, Fargo, North Dakota, he completed his studies for the Priesthood at St. Paul’s Seminary, North Dakota. He was ordained at Devil’s Lake, North Dakota, August 1, 1899 by Rt. Rev. John Shanley, D.D. bishop of Fargo.

His first appointment was Jameston, North Dakota. In a short while he was made pastor of Michigan. We have heard him tell, in a nonchalant way. of the hardships endured on those far out Missions. Bitter winds swept over the prairies. Winter storms come quickly and the traveller ran the risk of losing his life when he lost his way. Father John J. had wonderful health and a powerful body enabled him to carry on where the weaker faltered.

Through his active fruitful years in the Priesthood Father John J. stmd out among his fellows as a great oak. He approached every task with

a serene confidence and in the performance of duty he was ever the obedient servant.

He cultivated a retentive memory. His mind was a storehouse of

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