was obtained from Bishop Boyle to construct a church at the intersection of the Green and Appin Roads. To the credit of the people and the leader-

ship of Father Keefe, the beautiful church was opened on Christmas Eve 1948.

In 1950 Father Keefe was appointed to the Parish of Rollo Bay, and was succeeded by Rev. Kenneth C. MacMillan, who was a native of Charlottetown. It was during Father MacMillan’s term as pastor that a final decision was made concerning the wisdom of continuing to repair, and not having complete success, or to tear the old brick church down, and build another. It was decided to demolish the Church and this was completed on May 23rd, 1953.

In this same year Father MacMillan was transferred to Tracadie parish, and Rev. James Smith was appointed Parish Priest at Kelly’s Cross. It was under his leadership, and with fullest c0~operati0n of the parishioners that a new small and beautiful edifice was constructed. It was blessed by the Bishop in 1956. Father remained in the parish until 1964 when he was transferred to Fort Augustus Parish.

Upon his appointment to Fort Augustus, he was succeeded by Rev. David McTague, in 1964. It was during Father’s pastorate that plans were made to build a Senior Citizen’s Home, and the first church, which had been used as a hall, was moved across the road to rest for a time in back of the church. Father McTague was appointed Pastor of Cardigan in 1966.

He was succeeded by the present Pastor Rev. Eric Robin, August 2nd., 1966. On July 18th., 1973 a Centennial Homecoming Day was held, and many former parishioners were welcomed.

In 1916, Father Thomas Trainor donated a church bell in memory of his parents, and since the demolition of the brick church in 1953, it was stored away in one of the parish out buildings. On “Homecoming Day” this bell was rededicated by His Excellency Bishop Spence, and now hangs in a belfry to the right of the Church. It occasions great joy, and recalls many happy memories to the older residents who were saddened to hear its beautiful sounds stilled for so many years.