The photos are mainly from the first 75 years of St Helen's Parish - Donald Wachtel
St. Helen's Parish was established in 1897.
The permanent church was completed in November 1898.
The permanent church was completed in November 1898.
The original Church was enlarged with a new facade and 2 bell towers in 1938.
Interior of St. Helen's at 50th Anniversary celebration in 1947.
16 years later, in 1963, the church was demolished.
16 years later, in 1963, the church was demolished.
May 27, 1963
The 1960s were the beginnings of a terrible time for the entire Catholic Faith.
St Helens church was demolished because a larger church was needed. ???
In 2009, Saint Denis, Saint Basil and Saint Matthias were merged into St Helens
because of a decline of parishioners. St Helens was renamed Mary, Queen of Peace.
The 1960s were the beginnings of a terrible time for the entire Catholic Faith.
St Helens church was demolished because a larger church was needed. ???
In 2009, Saint Denis, Saint Basil and Saint Matthias were merged into St Helens
because of a decline of parishioners. St Helens was renamed Mary, Queen of Peace.