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the Formation oFthe 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.I4, onhich approximately haIFwouId be Roman Catholic.

War Brides

Only a Few women came to Canada during the two wars but soon aFterward ships brought women and children across the Atlantic in

thousands. A Fair number, at least a hundred, made their way to P.E.I. Despite pangs oF

homesickness and the weight 0F culture shock they were gradually absorbed into and helped

broaden the Island way oFIiFe.

Most Catholic parishes in the Diocese oF Charlottetown have had some 0F these good women who have blessed us by their presence and helped to expand somewhat our view 0F Church and community

Other

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 havejoined us From various parts 0F Canada. Many From these groups are members oFour parishes and

all are most welcome.

Besides those who came From “away” we salute all those who were born here, who are PE Islanders through and through, without whom our “Island way oF

IiFe” would be seriously weakened.

14 9 WHO CAME?