by Michael Hammond | Jul 20, 2022 | Providence Flashbacks
BY VERONICA STIENBURG, ARCHIVIST Sister Mary Francis of Assisi was born in 1899 and died at age 87 in 1986. As a Sister of Providence she taught in Kingston, Lancaster, Smiths Falls, Perth, Arnprior, Tweed, and Gananoque. She retired in 1968 as Principal and teacher...
by Michael Hammond | Jul 13, 2022 | Laudato Si Action Platform
Now is the time to begin preparing by using the Ecumenical guide presented during this video. This year’s theme is LISTEN TO THE VOICE OF CREATION. The symbol being used is the BURNING BUSH reminding us as Moses was reminded in Exodus 3.1-12 that we are standing on...
by Michael Hammond | Jun 10, 2022 | Obituaries
Marie Cecile Dundon was born in Gananoque, Ontario on May 2, 1935, the youngest of seven children of Leo Dundon and Irene Leader. She grew up in Brewer’s Mills, Ontario where she attended the local elementary school. When her mother became ill, Marie remained at home...
by Michael Hammond | Jun 7, 2022 | Providence Flashbacks
Heathfield Villa in the early 1960s. BY VERONICA STIENBURG, ARCHIVIST In the late 1840s the property we know as Heathfield was compiled when three smaller parcels of land, one of them including a villa built in the 1830s, were purchased by Alex Forbes to create a 30...
by Michael Hammond | Jun 3, 2022 | Providence Flashbacks
BY VERONICA STIENBURG, ARCHIVIST The Motherhouse and its grounds have changed a lot since 1932, but are still very recognizable! These four photographs show how the landscaping in front of the Motherhouse and the Motherhouse itself have changed over the years. The...
