Jim Day Published on September 30, 2014

Guardian photo by Brian McInnis

Construction is expected to begin next fall on a building that will replace this structure that currently houses a spirituality complex known as the Belcourt Centre.

A portion of a huge donation made to the Diocese of Charlottetown will be used to build a new $2-million spirituality centre in Rustico.

The late Owen Kelly family that operated a floral business in Summerside and invested successfully in real estate bestowed millions of dollars to the diocese.

Some of the funds were earmarked for a spirituality centre and religious education, says Gerry Gabriel, liaison with the Belcourt Centre Advisory Committee struck by Charlottetown Bishop Richard Grecco.

Gabriel says an engineering assessment determined extensive repairs are needed to the existing building.

The committee determined the best option would be to construct a new building that could comfortably accommodate 55 to 60, compared to 30 to 35 in the current structure.

Gabriel says construction could begin next spring. The current building will be used until the new structure is ready, then the old building will be torn down.

Arthur Buote is enraged at the prospect of the current building being demolished.

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New $2-million spirituality centre earmarked for Rustico