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
CTV Windsor Story On Mural Restoration
Stefanie Masotti from CTV News Windsor paid a visit to Assumption Church on Tuesday for an story on the ongoing mural restoration work. You can…[read more]
Next Phase of Work Starts at Assumption
This week, the last of the protective hoarding that went up in 2019 was removed from the east altar in preparation for the next phase of work….[read more]
Painting Work Resumes
This week contractors have been working on painting under the choir loft and main entry. Once this work is completed next week, the entire back of…[read more]
Restoration Update from AM800
On Wednesday, Paul Mullins provided a restoration update to local media. Here is the story from AM800 CKLW: …[read more]
Restoration Update: Mural Artist Mystery Solved
The mystery of which artist designed and executed the stunning paintings and murals in Assumption Church was solved in October 2023. Award winning artist Lori Le Mare and…[read more]
Scaffolding Removal Begins
This week construction crews have been removing the scaffolding from the completed centre section of the church. The seating in the middle aisle that has been closed will…[read more]
VIDEO: Ceiling Restoration Update
Paul Mullins gives us an update on ceiling painting restoration taking place inside Assumption Church. …[read more]
Work On The Center Starts
With the scaffolding down on the west side, we are now moving to the middle of the church. As with each phase in the church, there will be some…[read more]
Scaffolding Comes Down On The West Side
This week contractors removed the scaffolding from the west side of the church (Mary's Altar). The area is being cleaned up and next week the altar and statues will…[read more]
Mural Restoration
This week restoration painter Lori Le Mare has been working restoring the mural of the Blessed Virgin Mary on the west altar of the church. Work includes a…[read more]
Video Updates
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