Endangered
Places
Assumption Church, a well-known and
much-discussed heritage location in
Windsor, has been added to another list.
In late May, Heritage Canada The
National Trust identified Assumption as
one of the 2015 Top Ten Endangered
Places.
Our Lady of Assumption Church is
a prominent landmark steeped in
history, serving the oldest continuously
operating Roman Catholic parish in
Ontario, with roots dating back to the
early 18th century. Owned by the Roman
Catholic Diocese of London, the
building's doors were closed indefinitely
by the Bishop in November 2014, with
parishioners now worshipping
elsewhere. In the meantime, portions of
the brick facade are crumbling.
Substantial funds are needed to make
essential upgrades and repairs. There is
no indication of the Diocese's intentions
for the future of the building.
Literary Arts
Bookfest Windsor may be several months
away, but the committee hosts several literary
events throughout the year to support our
literary arts community and BookFest. One
such event is the Student Writing Contest,
with a June submission deadline - see page
TK for details.
Another event is the 2015 Midwest
Book Awards Finalist Lev Raphael visit to
Windsor for a special discussion about
writing, faith and the Holocaust, which is also
a fundraiser for BookFest Windsor.
June 4
8:00 pm
Olde Walkerville Theatre
Lev Raphael has published over 25 books
including notable fiction and non-fiction
titles about Holocaust survivors. Tickets for
this event are being sold on a reservation
basis. Please contact Christina Woods,
519-997-2886 to place your order.
June 2015 - The HUB 17