Lucan in Lucan Biddulph in Middlesex County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

St. Patrick Parish

— Middlesex Heritage Trail —

Photographed by Tim Boyd, August 14, 2026

1. St. Patrick Parish Marker

Inscription.
St. Patrick Parish was established in 1855 by Rev. M. Power of the Diocese of Toronto and is currently in the Diocese of London. The initial congregation consisted of 25 families who were predominately Irish settlers. The initial church was a frame structure and in 1859 the current brick structure was erected. The church is reported to have been at least partially modeled after St. Lawrence the Martyr, London's first brick church, situated on the grounds of the present St. Peter Basilica. In 1982, St. Patrick Church underwent significant renovations and a new Chapel was added to the west side. Also in 1982, the building received historical designation by the Ontario Heritage Foundation.

The renovated church was re-dedicated on June 16, 1985, by Bishop John Sherlock of the Diocese of London. The rectory was built in 1869 and an extensive renovation was completed in 1993. The bell of St. Patrick Church was blessed by Bishop Pinsonneault of Sandwich. The inscription reads "Erected by Rt. Rev. Dr. Pinsonneault, Bishop of Sandwich, October 4, 1863, Rev. James Murphy, Pastor." Because the Diocesan title and centre was transferred

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back to London in 1867, this reference to the Diocese of Sandwich is probably unique as an historical reminder that the Diocesan seat was located in Sandwich from 1857 1867.

Erected by Middlesex County. (Marker Number 4.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.

Location. 43° 10.455′ N, 81° 22.185′ W. Marker is in Lucan Biddulph, Ontario, in Middlesex County. It is in Lucan. It is on Roman Line 0.1 kilometers north of Richmond Street (Highway 4), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 33645 Roman Line, Lucan Biddulph ON N0M 2J0, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Southwest Ontario Area

and in Southwestern Ontario.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least

Photographed by Tim Boyd, August 14, 2026

2. St. Patrick Parish Marker

8 other markers are within 6 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: St. Patrick’s Parish, Lucan, 1854 (within shouting distance of this marker); Wilberforce Colony (approx. 3.1 kilometers away); The Founding of Lucan (approx. 3.2 kilometers away); The Ivan Hearn Barn (approx. 3.2 kilometers away); C. Frederick McLean 1875-1942 (approx. 3.2 kilometers away); The “Donnelly” Log Cabin (approx. 3.2 kilometers away); The Wilberforce Settlement / L’Établissement Wilberforce (approx. 3.2 kilometers away); Sauble Hill - Wilberforce Cemetery (approx. 5.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lucan Biddulph.

St. Patrick’s Church in 2026 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, August 14, 2026

3. St. Patrick’s Church in 2026

Credits. This page was last revised on August 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 16 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 19, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.