Successful Projects
Left Angel
The restoration of the left angel was completed in the summer of 2020. The murals over the sanctuary arches, were the angels were painted, had been covered since 1957. Before then, other artists made changes to the original Leduc, including changes in the angel's stencils. The steam leak also greatly damaged parts of the mural, resulting in the loss of some of Leduc's original work.
Restorers: Michelle Gallinger, Brittany Houghton, Winnie Daley
Right Angel
The restoration of the right angel was completed in the summer of 2020. The murals over the sanctuary arches, were the angels were painted, had been covered since 1957. Before then, other artists made changes to the original Leduc, including changes in the angel's stencils. The steam leak also greatly damaged parts of the mural, resulting in the loss of some of Leduc's original work. Restorers: Michelle Gallinger, Brittany Houghton, Winnie Daley
Tigh Dhe
The restoration of "Tigh Dhe" (Gaelic for House of God) was completed in the summer of 2020.
Restorers: Michelle Gallinger, Brittany Houghton, Winnie Daley
Saint Cecilia
Saint Cecilia was the first piece to be restored, in 2015. Upwards of nine layers of paint had to be removed to reveal the original Leduc.
Restorers: Michelle Gallinger and Anne Sinclair.
Saint John the Baptist
Saint John the Baptist was completed in 2017. Saint John the Baptist attributes are the reed cross and the scroll. Significant changes were made to his staff and scroll curls overtime, as well as to his hands.
Restorers: Michelle Gallinger, Anne Sinclair and Christina McLean
Saint Matthew
The restoration of Saint Matthew was completed in 2017. In this mural, Saint Matthew holds a book, which symbolizes his writings of the Gospel. Significant changes to St. Matthew's image were made over time, including changes in hair colour.
Restorers: Michelle Gallinger, Brittany Houghton, and Christina McLean
Saint Bartolomew
Saint Bartolomew was completed in 2018. Saint Bartolomew is often depicted with a knife, which is symbolic of his flaying and martyrdom. Significant changes to the original Leduc were made over time, changing St. Bartolomew's hair colour, subtle shadows in his neck and highlights in his clothing.
Restorers: Michelle Gallinger, Brittany Houghton, and Aimee Hawker
Saint Philip
Saint Philip was completed in 2018. Saint Philip is depicted with a cross in Leduc's mural. The cross represents his martyrdom. Over time, the cross which St. Philip carried was painted over (see picture below). Modifications to Leduc's original work also include changes in the colour of his robe and halo.
Restorers: Michelle Gallinger and Aimee Hawker
Saint Peter
Saint Peter was completed in the summer of 2020. Saint Peter attribute is the key, which guards the Gates of Heaven. The restorers were able to remove the overpaint so as to make his individual toes and original folds in his clothing visible.
Restorers: Michelle Gallinger, Brittany Houghton, and Winnie Daley
Saint Mathias
Saint Mathias was completed in 2020.
Restorers: Michelle Gallinger, Brittany Houghton, and Winnie Daley
Saint James the Lesser
Saint James the Lesser was completed in 2021.
Restorers: Michelle Gallinger, Brittany Houghton, and Winnie Daley.
Saint Simon
Saint Simon was completed in 2021.
Restorers: Michelle Gallinger, Brittany Houghton, and Winnie Daley.
Saint Thaddeus
Saint Thaddeus was completed in 2021.
Restorers: Michelle Gallinger, Brittany Houghton, and Winnie Daley.
Saint Thomas
Saint Thomas was completed in 2021.
Restorers: Michelle Gallinger, Brittany Houghton, and Winnie Daley.
To contribute to this project, please contact the Parish Office
Or donate here.
(please select Restoration Project fund)