Pioneer

I mentioned in a previous post that my great uncle was the priest in this area for many years. I didn't know this until I had lived here for a few months. This was a while ago. He was involved in building (physically and spiritually) the catholic churches in this area. I have seen older photos of this area and there is a small triangle shaped church in the background of these photos. That old church was the first one he built. He was very well regarded by everyone I ask about him. He liked his wine on occasion. And when the wine came out the guitar usually came out. He apparently wasn't gifted at either guitar or the singing that followed but was accommodated by whoever was around. He became fluent in two of the First Nations languages while he was here. The current Monsignor here told me of a story about how my great uncle was preparing for mass one Sunday and he noticed some security looking men had entered his church. A few moments later Pierre Trudeau walked in to attend the service. My great uncle was also involved in building the small church in these photos.