RIGINALLY /\ PART of the old Rustico

Parish, this area became a parish oF

its own in 1936. In 1920 the people built a small church here and in 1945 enlarged is considerably. making it much as it appears today. They dedicated it to Mary under the title oF”Ste11a Maris” (Star oFtlie Sea). In 1937 a nearby house was moved and

became the rectory.

In 1940 the Sisters oFNotre Dame arrived in the parish to teach. Soon a local house was moved close to the church For a convent. The sisters brought a quality oF educational excellence and have been a great blessing For the parish where they still

maintain an active presence.

Two natives oF the parish had the honor oF serving as Prince Edward Island's Lieutenant Governor. Dr. Aubin Doiron and Marion (Doyle) Reid discharged these duties with dignity and grace during Five-year terms in the 1980s and 1990s.

Father Doug McNeill‘ the First pastor, deserves mention here. During his twelve years in the parish he was a leader along many Fronts including liturgy. school. Fishery, co—op,

convent and more In the 1980s the parishioners designated an area in the church basement as the "McNeill Room” in

remembrance oF their Founding pastor.

North Rustico is a busy little village. The Fishery is a major occupation out oF North Rustico Harbour and into the plentiFul waters oF the nearby GulFoFSt. Lawrence.

Slightly over 300 Families make up Stella Maris Parish today with a wide range oF employment activities in practice. Being so close to the splendid North Shore and

National Park, tourism is a major enterprise.

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