Father Marrocco and fellow priests blessed each of the 14 homes.
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Courtesy: The Finlay family
Father Marrocco had inspired the co-op movement in Ontario in 1952, through the work of his students at the Institute of Social Action. By 1955 he was visiting the many “sweat equity” co-ops springing up across the province, either to discuss co-op issues or to give one of his rousing inspirational pep talks.
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Father Marrocco, 2nd from left