Our Lady of Assumption is a living historical icon. Our time here has taught us to care for the spiritual and physical needs of our parishioners and the community.
If these stones could speak they would recite the prayers of early French settlers; they would remind us of the hopes and dreams of new immigrant workers building the structures that now tower across the skyline.
The church walls have witnessed the marriages and funerals of great grandparents, grandparents and parents, and of community leaders and dignitaries; they contain a legacy of who we were and who we are today.
No other building in the region stands as a witness to the aboriginal origins, French accomplishments, and Catholic tradition in Canada like Assumption Church.
The Restoration Plan
A four-phase restoration plan is underway to restore historic Our Lady of the Assumption Church.
This work will not just bring an important heritage building back to life, it will also confirm the importance of this architectural masterpiece to Windsor-Essex and to Canada
Assumption Church played a distinct and important role in the early history and development of our region, and is today one the largest historically significant restoration projects of our time.
Project Updates By Paul Mullins
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Project Updates
Clean The Pipes
The next phase of restoration involves the removal of the Organ to access the ceiling work, and the cleaning and re-installation of the historic organ. The organ contains…[read more]
The Orange Tarps Are Gone!
This past week the orange tarps that have been up on the scaffolding since February came down. The plaster work is now complete and painting starts…[read more]
VIDEO: Restoration Update from Paul Mullins
Paul Mullins provides an update on restoration work on the west side….[read more]
RESTORATION UPDATE: Asbestos Work Complete
The asbestos removal work is now completed on the south west corner of the church including Mary’s altar. Work will now begin on plaster repairs, to be followed…[read more]
Restoration Update: Asbestos Remediation Begins
This week contractors began setting up the enclosures for the asbestos remediation in the next phase of work. This is expected to take six weeks, then plaster repairs…[read more]
Before Photos: Final West Side Window and Mary’s Altar
Construction crews have set up scaffolding for the last phase of work on the west side of Assumption Church. This work includes the final window next to the…[read more]
Restoration Construction Manager Wins Award
The Project Management Association of Canada (PMAC) has named the Restoration of Assumption Church and Pupatello Construction as its 2022 Canadian Project of the Year in the…[read more]
West Side Restoration Update
Over the last several days, contractors have been moving the scaffolding forward in the church preparing for the next phase of work. This will open up the back…[read more]
Painting Starts On The West Side
Paining has started on the west side of Assumption Church. This work is expected to last until after Labour Day,…[read more]
Plaster Work Complete on West Side
Plaster work on the back four bays of the west side has been complete and painting is set to begin the first week of June. …[read more]
Video Updates
Assumption Church Restoration Update Part #1
Work is taking place this week inside Assumption Church to assess the condition of the paint and plaster.
Paul Mullins provides an update in this video on …
what the work entails and what it might mean for the future of the building.[+] Show More
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