May 1967, under the guidance of Fr. Sbrocchi,
construction begins on San Nicola Di Bari church.
The purpose of the new Catholic church was to
serve the hundreds of Italian immigrants that
made up growing community on St. Clair Ave. W.
(Left) 1967:
Fr. Sbrocchi discusses
building plans with
architects.
(Below) 1967:
View from the roof
as dedicated builders
work on the north
side of the building.
(Above)
1968:
Official
blessing of
the church
by Bishop
Pocock.
(Left)
1968: Parish
bell donated
byAntonio
Liorti &
daughter
Lora
is blessed
Bishop Fulton.
