St. Peter Roman Catholic Church Ayton – St.Mary of the Purification Parish, Mount Forest ON

Establishment: St. Peter Parish was established in 1878 and has been a vibrant church serving the Catholic community of Ayton for many years ¹.
Origins: In 1863, Ayton became a mission church of St. Mary’s in Mount Forest. In 1869, the wife of the reeve of Normanby, Henry A. McMahon, donated land for a church. The cornerstone was laid in 1875, and the church was blessed the following year by Bishop Crinnon of Hamilton. The architect responsible for the church was Connelly from Toronto ².
Community Services: St. Peter’s provides pastoral services that are well received by the community, emphasizing the teachings of Jesus Christ under the guidance of the Roman Catholic Church ¹.