Parish History

St. Andrew the Apostle Parish was officially founded on September 15, 1955, when Fr. E.T. Kennedy was appointed parish priest for 275 families, including 2 seperate schools. Construction of the church basement commenced immediately on property donated by Michael and Betty Kennedy of the parish and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Kennedy of Algoma. Monsignor J.C. Humphrey, V.G. also made a donation of $17,000 from the church of Christ the King, and while the building was proceeding, facilities were made available in Immaculate Conception School for the parishoners to celebrate mass each Sunday.

The church was then consecrated by His Excellency, the late Bishop Dignan on March 19, 1956, and the rapid growth of the church had grown to 600 families with 5 seperate schools and some 800 children enrolled. Due to such rapid growth of the parish, His Excellency, Bishop Carter, authorized the construction of the superstructure on May 15, 1962. A building committee was formed and construction began on June 13, 1962.

" On March 24, 1963, His Excellency Bishop Alexander Carter of the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie, will dedicate the newly-completed Church of St. Andrew the Apostle, thus fulfilling another great achievement inaugaurated to the glory of God by His Excellency, the late Bishop R.H. Dignan and the late Monsignor J.C. Humphrey, V.G. who recognized the need for a church in the New Sudbury/Barrydowne area." (Excerpt from "Souvenir of Dedication, March 24, 1963")