The Parish of Isle Madame 1862-1872

Pictured is the Bishop’s Palace and Notre Dame de l’Assomption Church in Arichat with its orginal single-steeple design.

Arichat is the oldest parish in the Diocese of Antigonish. This is the sixth installment recounting its history. In 1862 the rector of Arichat parish was Father Hubert Girroir. He was responsible for Isle Madame, with the exception of D’Escousse which had achieved parish status. Fr. Girroir’s residence was the former Bishop’s Palace occupied by…

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Don Boudrot

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