There was sufficient money for a large, adjoining parish mission and school room to be constructed in 1908.

He also helped to lead parish missions in Kent, once quipping that the first task was to convert the parish priest.

Father Shaugnessy served the parish mission for six years until failing health forced him to retire in 1930.

He would lead parish missions throughout the diocese.

He went from one parish to another with his ever-growing collection of hymns to be sung during the parish mission.

The parish mission reflects its ongoing commitment to both the Catholic and the Italian identity.

Mermier took upon himself the task of a spiritual renewal in his people by preaching parish missions.

The purpose of these parish missions and the homilies preached by the Redemptorists is to ".

Father Kapsner began working with St. John's parish mission in 1928.

A three-year plan was initiated of preparation, training and practice with the aim of achieving nationally, not parish missions but missionary parishes.