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As for the rectory, which was situated near the location of the first church, it was hauled to its current location in 1891, from August 26 to 29. The task had been entrusted to a fellow by the name of Churchill from Tusket. The parish paid him $120.00 for his work on September 23. He received help from people in the parish. At this time, the section or wing on the western side of the rectory did not exist. During this time, the parish priest stayed at Joseph-Gatien d’Entremont’s, whose house had been built in 1889, only a couple of years earlier, on the Old Cemetery road.

The third church, which is the church currently used by the parish, was built labourers from the parish, under the direction of Louis P. d’Entremont, between 1890 and 1892, from plans by Yarmouth-based architect, J.B. Spinney. It was recognized as one of the most imposing and elegant churches in southwestern Nova Scotia at the time, whose steeple was topped by a cross that stood 118 feet above ground. The first mass was performed at midnight on Christmas day, 1891, by Father Sullivan. It can hold about 800 people.

Date: [before 1920]

Reference:  Musée des Acadiens des Pubnicos 1998.22-P118

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