The following article was written in the Evangelist in 2014 on the occasion of our 175th Anniversary and provides a brief history of our parish...
Our Time Capsule
It was buried on the occasion of our 150th Anniversary in 1989, to be opened in 2089. It is located at the base of the courtyard wall just to the left of the doors as you enter the Church.
Blanche Nolan and The Church of Saint Peter
This is Blanche Nolan born May 26, 1880, died January 1, 1965. This photo is from the late 1920's. At one time she owned the Nolan House and Carriage House off Circular St. and Regent St. She donated both to the Church, which were converted to a convent for the Sisters of St. Joseph. The Nolan House was later sold to the Presbyterian Church (who continues to own it today), and the Carriage House was converted into a convent, and is now our Priest Residence. Read the attached article for more about Blanche, and our organ....