Pax Vobis - A History of the Diocese of Saint John (New Brunswick, Canada)- its Bishops and Parishes by Rev. Dr. Michael McGowan published in 2004,  a 126-page book filled with many photos in both black and white and colour of the churches in the Saint John Diocese with historical details of their establishment which provides the family researcher with many interesting facts concerning the spiritual life of their Catholic ancestors and the individuals who nurtured their faith. For others, at home and away, it will serve as beautiful commemorative trip down memory lane.

If you have Catholic Roots in the Diocese of Saint John, this is one book that is a must for your bookshelf!

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Some of the information you will find in Pax Vobis - A History of the Diocese of Saint John - its Bishops and Parishes by Rev. Dr. Michael McGowan published in 2004 is as follows:

St. Vincent de Paul  - “On a hill which now overlooks the small and thriving town of  Oromocto, St. Vincent de Paul Church has stood for over 80 years. It began as a mission of St. Ignatius Parish, Petersville in 1860, when Rev. Luke O’Regan became the resident pastor.”

    St. Patrick’s -“Mass was first celebrated in Stanley in 1836 by Rev. Michael McSweeney, the first missionary priest of Fredericton, in the large room of ‘The Tavern’ then kept by Mr. McGuire.”

    Sts. Peter and Paul - “The first bishop to visit Bartibogue was Bishop Joseph Octave Plesis of Quebec. In June 1813, he administered the sacrament of Confirmation to eight children.”

    St. Joseph’s - “The history of St. Joseph’s Parish really began in 1847 when Bishop William Dollard blessed Saint William’s Church in St. Martins. This was the main church and Father Andrew Barron, the first parish priest, also had mission churches at Black River, Upham, Little River, Loch Lomond and Saddleback.”

    Holy Rosary - “Holy Rosary Parish (St. Stephen) was established in the fall of 1887. Previously, Roman Catholics in the area belonged to St. Stephen’s Parish in Milltown, and before that were served by the parish priest of St. Andrew’s. There was, however, a Catholic school in the area of the present parish dating back to 1859.”

    “St. Gertrude’s Parish, one of the oldest and most historic parishes in the Diocese of Saint John, claims the distinction of having had the first Catholic Church in New Brunswick within its boundaries. A small chapel dedicated to St. John the Baptist was erected near Woodstock in 1717 by Rev. Jean Loyard, a Jesuit priest, and was in regular use serving the Maliseets of the St. John River for some 50 years.” 
            
"Pax Vobis”, the title of the publication meaning, ‘Peace Be With You’, is the motto on the Coat of Arms of the Diocese of Saint John.