JASON SETNYK
St. Andrews Parish held a moving dedication ceremony on August 31 to unveil a new monument honouring the legacy of the former St. Andrews Convent and Raisin River Heritage Centre, which was demolished in 2024.
Constructed using 2,500 bricks salvaged from the demolition, the monument also incorporates original statues of St. Joseph and St. Andrew, along with two historical dedication plaques. The project was funded by the Township of South Stormont and spearheaded by the Cornwall Township Historical Society.
Father Louis Groetelaars blessed the monument, calling it “an enduring legacy for the Sisters who dedicated their lives to both education and faith at the St. Andrews School.”
Speaking on behalf of South Stormont Council, Councillor Jennifer McIsaac expressed gratitude to those who helped make the monument possible. “Your efforts have been essential in ensuring that this important piece of our community’s history is preserved,” she said.
She added, “These pieces connect us tangibly to the past, and keep its memory alive in a meaningful way. This monument stands as a symbol of heritage, pride, and community-reminding us that history can be carried forward when we work together.”
The original convent opened in 1909 and served as a boarding school and home for the Sisters of Notre Dame and later the Sisters of St. Joseph, who educated generations of local students. Though vacant in recent years, the community’s efforts have ensured its story lives on.
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