PARISH HALL RENOVATION PROJECT
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CHURCH
“Aiming to build a community spirit”
FR LANCELOT MINEHAN
FIRST PASTOR OF SVP
1914-1931
In 1916, Fr Minehan purposely built our basement above ground. It would serve as our church until World War I ended.When he finally finished the church in September 1923, Fr Minehan opened the new parish hall, built from stone, to all who understood the value of true community.Because it first served as the church, our parish hall had street access and windows. The hall met the needs of that time.
MSGR. KIRBY
SECOND PASTOR OF SVP
1931-1969
Our second pastor, Monsignor Kirby, built on the foundation laid by Fr Minehan. While Fr Kirby was pastor, 45-50 young men from St. Vincent de Paul became priests. At one point, 26 men were studying for the priesthood at the same time in various seminaries.But St. Vincent’s was famous not only for its many vocations. The parish hall was the site of a vast and varied array of activities. Full of faith and fun, the people of St. Vincent’s ("the grandest people in the world," Fr Kirby said) used the hall as a centre of social and religious life for the parish and the neighbourhood.Msgr. Kirby was so beloved that when the hall was redesigned in 1986, it was named after him.
FOUNDATION STONE
FOUNDATION STONE
2024 APPEAL
Building on the 1986 hall design,
we want to renew the vision and mission of our first two pastors. Will you help us make Kirby Hall beautiful again for a new century with new needs?
100K FOR 100 YEARS!
Every $1000 donation = $2000 (thanks to our matching donor!)
A generous donor has offered to match donations up to $100,000. Every $1000 donated will now be doubled!
WAYS TO DONATE
Cash donations - in collection baskets
Cheque - payable to St. Vincent de Paul Church
E-transfer - eades@oratory-toronto.org
Donating online - powered by CanadaHelpsPlease write Hall Renovation on the envelope or in the memo/message box.
Charitable Registration # 10791 0259 RR0095
Thank you for your support!
Contact Us
263 Roncesvalles Ave
Toronto, ON M6R 2L9
416-532-3879
dutrecht@yahoo.com
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