This commemorative volume celebrates the fiftieth anniversary of the ordination of two prominent Canadian priests, Fathers Dowd and Toupin. Drawing on personal recollections and archival sources, Curran provides a vivid portrait of the social and cultural context in which these two men lived and worked. He also offers valuable insights into the evolution of the Catholic Church in Canada during the mid-twentieth century. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of Catholicism in Canada.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.