Church of the Good Thief
Kingston ON
K7M 2G3
Who we are
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History of the Parish, 1894 - 2009
A fascinating history of the Parish was compiled in 1994 by Lenore Majoros entitled "Celebrating the Centennial".
The Parish was formed in 1894 when the Church was built at the cost of $14,297.00. Native limestone, of which the building is constructed, was quarried by the prisoners of Kingston Penitentiary and carried by these men to the site of the church. Each man was given 25c a day for his labour. When appointing the first pastor for this new parish, Archbishop Cleary provided a strong link between the Church and the prisoners by also naming him Chaplain for the penitentiary. The Church was named after St. Dismas, the thief crucified with Christ and the only man to be canonized by him. For many years this was the only Church in the world dedicated to St. Dismas. In 1952, a statue of St Dismas was placed in a niche over the front door.
The Presbytery was built immediately after the construction of the Church The Church required extensive restoration in 1992 at the cost of $225, 421. At that time a corner stone and time capsule were installed in the wall of the church.
There have now been eight Pastors of the parish in 115 years:
James Vincent Neville 1893-1899 Michael McDonald 1899-1924 W.T. Kingsley 1924-1939 Michael J. Brady 1939-1951 Edmund J. Way 1951-1975 Arthur J. Welsh 1975-1983 Thomas J. Raby 1983-1998 Terence J. Boyle 1998-2009
History of the Parish, 1894 - 2009
A fascinating history of the Parish was compiled in 1994 by Lenore Majoros entitled "Celebrating the Centennial".
The Parish was formed in 1894 when the Church was built at the cost of $14,297.00. Native limestone, of which the building is constructed, was quarried by the prisoners of Kingston Penitentiary and carried by these men to the site of the church. Each man was given 25c a day for his labour. When appointing the first pastor for this new parish, Archbishop Cleary provided a strong link between the Church and the prisoners by also naming him Chaplain for the penitentiary. The Church was named after St. Dismas, the thief crucified with Christ and the only man to be canonized by him. For many years this was the only Church in the world dedicated to St. Dismas. In 1952, a statue of St Dismas was placed in a niche over the front door.
The Presbytery was built immediately after the construction of the Church The Church required extensive restoration in 1992 at the cost of $225, 421. At that time a corner stone and time capsule were installed in the wall of the church.
James Vincent Neville 1893-1899 Michael McDonald 1899-1924 W.T. Kingsley 1924-1939 Michael J. Brady 1939-1951 Edmund J. Way 1951-1975 Arthur J. Welsh 1975-1983 Thomas J. Raby 1983-1998 Terence J. Boyle 1998-2009
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Leadership
Leader Name:
Rev. Msgr. Joseph Lynch
Leader Position:
Parish Priest
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Church of the Good Thief Mass Times
Masses at St. Joseph's Parish, 392 Palace Rd
Monday to Saturday: 9am and 5pm;
Sundays: 9am, 11am
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Monday to Saturday: 9am and 5pm;
Sundays: 9am, 11am
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Your Holy Spirit enfolds me - making me realize I am not alone. Thank You for Your strength, Your wisdom and the comfort of Your presence. Even in the most agonizing times I have the knowledge that You are there, Lord. When all I can do is whisper Your Name, it is enough. You hear. You care. You understand. My praise and adoration, Lord Jesus. Amen.
Church of the Good Thief listing was last updated on the 19th of December, 2014
