-CQRRAN BAN

(St. Michael’s)

COTTISH SIETTLERS arrived in this area as early as 1772, most oF them taking up land close to Tracadie Bay.

In 1882 the parishioners built a church at Corran Ban, on the east side oF the highway Facing Winter Bay, and dedicated it to St. Michael. The present parish hall was

constructed in 1905 and the present rectory in 1922.

In 1932 the parishioners erected the present—day church on the west side oF the highway Facing the charming Winter River. This is the only basement church in the diocese. No doubt it was intended to be a temporary arrangement until a main church would be built on top. As it stands it is a cosy and pleasant liturgical space For this small parish oF some 65 Families. Parish

priests lived there From 1947 until the mid 19805.

The Sisters oFSaint Martha came to the parish in 1954 and have remained to this day. Among their commitments, two oF these sisters

have served as administrators oF St. Michael’s Parish For a number oFyears.

Corran Ban is the Gaelic For "white sickle”, reFerring either to the shape oF \Vinter River there or to a white Froth at the changing 0F the waters. The parish community enjoys a Favourable location ten miles From Charlottetown and close by the National Park. Fine Farmland surrounds the area and good Fishing Facilities are within easy reach.

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