Saint Monica

St. Monica, Middleton, Nova Scotia

The first Mass, of which we have record, celebrated in Middleton, was in 1919, in the old Theatre, by Father James McKinnon. From 1909 to 1926, the services of the church were held in the home of A.A. Forrestall, even one funeral being there. Later, the congregation's growth requiring larger accommodations, services were held in such places as the Armoury , The Community Hall and The Rink.

In 1952, the present church was erected, and, though the interior was unfinished and the people sat on piles of materials, nail kegs or whatever else would serve, it was put to immediate use. In July, 1959 the Parish was established by the late Bishop Lemenager, with Rev. L.J. Theriault the first Parish Priest, since which time it has steadily progressed from strength to greater strength.

St. Brigid, at East Dalhousie, is presently a Mission of St. Monica's, Middleton.

English Mass on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at 11:00 a.m.