Ste-Anne’s welcomes new pastor

Ste-Anne’s Parish Community welcomes Fr. Eugene Roy as its new Pastor, taking the place of Fr. Robert Couture who took leave in November, 2009.

Fr. Eugene comes to Tecumseh from Pain Court, where for the last four years he’s served Paroisse Emaculée Conception. Pain Court is also where he grew up, the oldest of four. Fr. Eugene has been a priest for 26 years and in that time has served parishes in Quebec, Peru and closer to home in Tilbury and belle River.

“I look forward to getting to know this active and dynamic community,” he said, adding that the large parish is taking some getting used to.

He says he is up to the demands that brings but he is confident that the Pastoral team and the parish community will continue to play their supportive and vibrant roles.

“It’s a collaborative effort, a team - that’s the approach I take. It’s affirming to see the many gifts this community has to offer, to each other and the community around them.”

Fr. Eugene has a deep appreciation for the arts and history. Being on the Diocese of London’s Building Commission as well as Episcal Vicar of the Francophone faithful, Fr. Eugene says his interest and care for Ste-Anne’s restoration is very strong.

To relieve stress and for enjoyment, Fr. Eugene can be found at his grand piano. His Royal Conservatory studies have taken him through grade 10. “Some day I may share a ditty or two in the church,” he smiles. Until then, don’t be shy in coming up and introducing yourself. Oh yes, take this as you will: he’s a Maple Leafs fan.