This photograph was taken at Reverend Holland's 94th birthday party. From left to right: Reverend Edward Purcell, Reverend Holland, Reverend Gregory Ryniers, and Father Karol Zynel.

This photograph depicts Archbishop MacNeil holding a painting he received on the occasion of an afternoon tea at St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish in honour of his retirement.

This photograph depicts Archbishop MacNeil receiving a gift on the occasion of an afternoon tea at St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish in honour of his retirement.

This photograph depicts the presentation of Papal blessing to Rev. Edward Purcell from Guiseppe Filipppo Imbalzano, V. Consul of Italy for Alberta. The presentation was made at the annual Kingsway Royal Canadian Branch 175 Christmas on Dec. 15, 1994. Over 300 guests attended dinner. It appears that the Papal blessing and rosary were given for serving as Chaplain to the Royal Canadian Legion.

This candid photograph depicts Rev. Edward Purcell and Guiseppe Filipppo Imbalzano, V. Consul of Italy for Alberta holding the Papal blessing. The presentation was made at the annual Kingsway Royal Canadian Branch 175 Christmas on Dec. 15, 1994. Over 300 guests attended dinner. It appears that the Papal blessing and rosary were given for serving as Chaplain to the Royal Canadian Legion.

This candid photograph depicts Rev. Edward Purcell and two unidentified people in military dress posing together. This photograph was taken on the occasion of the presentation of the Papal blessing and was made at the annual Kingsway Royal Canadian Branch 175 Christmas on Dec. 15, 1994. Over 300 guests attended dinner. It appears that the Papal blessing and rosary were given for serving as Chaplain to the Royal Canadian Legion.

This is a photograph of Archbishop MacNeil celebrating mass at the blessing of Our Lady of the Foothills church in Hinton.

This is a photograph of Archbishop MacNeil celebrating mass at the blessing of Our Lady of the Foothills church in Hinton.