Notre Dame de l’Assomption Parish in Arichat is the oldest parish in the Diocese of Antigonish.

Arichat is the oldest parish in the Diocese of Antigonish. This is the seventh installment recounting its history. In 1872 Father John Cameron was serving his ninth year as rector of the diocesan cathedral of Notre Dame de l’Assomption at Arichat, with the assistance of Father J. Amedee Thérien. The following year spelled tragedy for…

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Don Boudrot

Don Boudrot is a retired English teacher, currently an author and historian living on Isle Madame.