History (continued)
July 10, 1915- first issue of the newspaper, " Postup", and it had eight pages. The founder of this newspaper was the liberal MLA, J.S. McCallum, who had good knowledge of the Ukrainian language. The first editors were P. Yaremko and T. Tomashewski. This newspaper was terminated in the second half of 1917.
September 23, 1917- the first National Hall was blessed by his Excellency Bishop Budka
1918- a vicious plague (Spanish Flu), struck Mundare and the surrounding area. This plague further increased the need for a hospital in Mundare.
Street lights were coal oil lamps in 1918.
1919- the first priest was ordained in Mundare. This was Father M. Pelech.
June, 1920- a meeting concerning the organization and building of a hospital was held in the monastery.
August 1923- the Monastery was officially blessed and opened by Bishop N. Budka. On the last day of August, the novitiate was formally opened.
August 28, 1923- the Basilian Fathers Novitiate in Canada was officially and formally opened.
Electric power arrived in 1924 via an electric generating plant
October 18, 1925- the new (2nd) National Hall was blessed by his Excellency Bishop Budka. The hall was later used for movie viewing, dancing, clubs and organization meetings and concerts.
1926- Dr. N.C. Strilchuk arrived in Mundare to set up a medical practice that would span over fifty years of dedicated, caring, life-healing service.
July 19, 1926 - the blessing of the Sisters' Covent.
1926- after the convent of St. Joseph the Sisters moved their school to Mundare.
Sept. 27th, 1926- the exaltation of the Blessed Cross, His Excellency Bishop Budka blessed the new buildings and school of the Sisters now in Mundare town.
Nov. 28th, 1926- the parish had the honor of witnessing the first solemn monastic profession. This was Father Josaphat Tymochko. The last that professed their solemn vows in the old pioneer-church were: Theologian Stephen Chmilar and Brother Paul Gerard.