The cornerstone was laid in October of 1927 in the presence of many local dignitaries.

The cornerstone was laid in October of 1927 in the presence of many local dignitaries.

Laying of cornerstone, 1927.

St. Leo's and St. Paul April 23, 1929.

St. Leo's.

Father Richard Griffin and the St. Leo’s Academy grade five class.

Original altar.

A wedding ceremony celebrated in the original sacristy.

Wedding at Ascension.

Reverend Timmins and Jacqueline Kennedy at Ascension of Our Lord.

In 1960, stained glass for the final two sets of large lancet windows, made by Vincent Poggi of Montreal, were commissioned.

Tower renovations, 1986.

The interior of the bell tower.

Father Griffin and Janet Macklem with the anniversary cake prepared by the Sampson family. Celebrating Father Griffin’s 35th anniversary of ordination and the parish’s 70th anniversary, 1996.

Nan Carlin, Father John Purcell and Natalie.

Father Griffin’s Mass, October 2002.