Parish News
On May 4, 2025, St Peter’s Parish, Linton joyfully marked its 150th anniversary, celebrating a century and a half of faith, fellowship and service. The milestone was honoured with a special Mass that filled the church with a spirit of joy and thanksgiving.
On this beautiful Sunday morning, parishioners of all ages gathered in the Church to commemorate this historic occasion. The congregation joined in the singing of hymns and prayerful participation in the Holy Mass led by Fr Eugene McKinnon, Fr Concord Bagaoisan OSJ (PP) and Fr Eric Bryant.
The Mass was an enthusiastic celebration of the parish’s journey, that honoured the generations who have nurtured St Peter’s over the years. Fr Eric Bryant, one of many priests who has ministered to the parish during this time, delivered a heartfelt homily, reminding everyone of the parish’s enduring mission and encouraging all to continue living out the faith with hope and love accompanied, as we are at every Mass, by the angels and saints.
Following Mass, a generous reception in the Linton Bowling Club brought the community together to share stories, memories and thanksgiving for all who have served the parish. Fr Eladio Lizada OSJ, who currently tends the parish with Fr Concord, attended the reception.
This anniversary not only celebrated the past but also marked a significant change, as the parish will shortly merge with the parishes of Redan and Sebastopol.
As St Peter’s, Linton reflects on 150 years, the parish gives thanks for its rich history and prays for many more years filled with joy, prayer and faithful service to God and neighbour.
On this beautiful Sunday morning, parishioners of all ages gathered in the Church to commemorate this historic occasion. The congregation joined in the singing of hymns and prayerful participation in the Holy Mass led by Fr Eugene McKinnon, Fr Concord Bagaoisan OSJ (PP) and Fr Eric Bryant.
The Mass was an enthusiastic celebration of the parish’s journey, that honoured the generations who have nurtured St Peter’s over the years. Fr Eric Bryant, one of many priests who has ministered to the parish during this time, delivered a heartfelt homily, reminding everyone of the parish’s enduring mission and encouraging all to continue living out the faith with hope and love accompanied, as we are at every Mass, by the angels and saints.
Following Mass, a generous reception in the Linton Bowling Club brought the community together to share stories, memories and thanksgiving for all who have served the parish. Fr Eladio Lizada OSJ, who currently tends the parish with Fr Concord, attended the reception.
This anniversary not only celebrated the past but also marked a significant change, as the parish will shortly merge with the parishes of Redan and Sebastopol.
As St Peter’s, Linton reflects on 150 years, the parish gives thanks for its rich history and prays for many more years filled with joy, prayer and faithful service to God and neighbour.
John Kennedy