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CTV News
10-08-2025
- General
- CTV News
10 years later, bells toll at Assumption Church
The churches bells were fully restored after sitting silent for at least 10 years. CTV Windsor's Robert Lothian has the details. The churches bells were fully restored after sitting silent for at least 10 years. CTV Windsor's Robert Lothian has the details. Assumption Church bells ring out for first time in a decade For the first time in at least a decade, the bells tolled at the historic Our Lady of the Assumption Church. The loud ring echoed across Windsor's west side on Sunday, to end an outdoor Mass. Standing at the front steps of the church, Paul Mullins felt it was 'special' to see another step in the right direction for the parish. 081025 - Bells at Assumption Church Bells toll for the first time in at least a decade at Assumption Church. (Robert Lothian/CTV News Windsor) 'Those bells have not rung for at least a decade or more, and to get them back in operation is really significant,' said Mullins, who's helped lead the lengthy restoration of Assumption Church. Restoring the bells to their former glory cost about $40,000. It included the restoration of the bells and the automatic ringer. A significant portion was dedicated to the eviction of pigeons living in the bell tower, which included securing the louvres to avoid future entry. Mullins felt it was a 'shame' to have the historic bells sit silently idle for a decade. 'It lets the whole community know that this parish is alive, this church is alive and that everyone's welcome to come and either enjoy the liturgy or to enjoy the architecture because it's such a piece of work,' Mullins said. Built in 1842, Mullins said the church is still in need of upgrades to the sound system. Work is also required to complete the center nave and sanctuary, which Mullins estimates will cost about $2 million. 081025 - Bells at Assumption Church Bells toll for the first time in at least a decade at Assumption Church. (Robert Lothian/CTV News Windsor) Mullins is hopeful they will be able to complete the interior by 2028 in time for the 300th anniversary of the establishment of Our Lady of Assumption among the Hurons of Detroit. 'We really owe it to everyone who has made it get to this point to get that part of the job complete,' Mullins added.
CTV News
10-08-2025
- General
- CTV News
Assumption Church bells ring out for first time in a decade
Windsor Watch The churches bells were fully restored after sitting silent for at least 10 years. CTV Windsor's Robert Lothian has the details.
BBC News
09-08-2025
- General
- BBC News
Return of Bigbury church bells celebrated with flower festival
A Devon village has celebrated the restoration of its historic bells with a flower centuries-old bells at St Lawrence Church in Bigbury had been unsafe to ring for 20 years until they were brought back to life in church was decorated with floral displays and visitors were invited to try their hand at bell-ringing in the newly restored celebration formed part of the Bigbury Flower Festival, the first to be held in the church in more than 20 years. "This is a celebration by the community for the restoration of the bells," said Dane Vanstone, one of the local organisers. "It's been decades since we've heard them, and it's been quite a boost to the community."A small group of local residents, including Mr Vanstone, have taken up bell ringing and now practice regularly. "We're really enjoying ourselves," he said. "I'm not sure our neighbours are enjoying the music just yet, but we're getting better."The flower festival continues until 18:00 BST on Sunday.
