The New Church
Since 1794 a church has stood at the middle of the community of Prospect. In 1922 the community gathered to open and christen a new building to replace the church that had burned down a year earlier.
Blessing of the Boats, 1954
Led by His Grace Archbishop Gerald Berry, D.D. the village and surrounding communities gathered on the government wharf to bless the fishing fleet ahead of the spring season.
Blessing of the Boats, 1954
See above.
Blessing of the Boats, 1954
See above.
Blessing of the Boats, 1954
See above.
Blessing of the Boats, 1954
See above.
The Holy Name Society, ca. 1945
The Holy Name Society was a men's social order within the Catholic Church. The society raised money at events and provided men from the various communities within the parish an opportunity to socialize. In the back of this photo is one of the few photos showing the original Catholic church at Prospect. The small cape code style building was built in the 1790s and served as the community's church until 1858.
The Holy Name Society, ca. 1945
See above.
The Holy Name Society, ca. 1945
See above. An outdoor mass held at Kiley's Hill.
The Holy Name Society, ca. 1945
See above. An outdoor mass held at Kiley's Hill.
Masquerade Ball, 1922
Contributed by Ed Rogers who had this to add: "This photograph was given to me by my mother, Ada (Duggan) Rogers, who would have been sixteen at the time the picture was taken. In addition to my mother, also shown is one of her brothers Harold, and a sister Gladys who died quite young. Three of my mother's uncles: Dick, Bun, and Jack (Blinker) Duggan are also in the picture."
150th Anniversary celebrations, 1944.
In 1944 the parish of Our Lady of Mount Carmel celebrated its 150th anniversary. This photo shows participants in a pagent that reacted the founding of the parish. This photo was taken at the "Conch Rock" across the street from the Church and Hall.
135th Anniversary Celebrations, 1929
This picture was taken in 1929 when the parish of Our Lady of Mount Carmel was celebrating its 135th anniversary. This picture show the procession of priests from the parish and Halifax.
135th Anniversary Celebrations, 1929
Similar to the 150th anniversary celebrations in 1929 a pagent was held telling the story of the founding of the parish. The girl in the middle of the back row between the two trumpeters is the Virgin Mary.
135th Anniversary Celebrations, 1929
The inside of the during the 135th anniversary celebration mass.
135th Anniversary Celebrations
The inside of the Hall during the 135th anniversary celebrations.
135th Anniversary Celebrations, 1929
This picture shows a large arch built over the second bridge at Prospect.