Groundbreaking for the new convent took place in the Spring of 1952. The new twenty-six-bed-room convent was finally finished and occupied in October of 1953. A plaque on the front hall of St. Cecilia's Convent bears the words:
This convent is a memorial to those from St. Cecilia's who served God and country in World War II and also to all other benefactors of St. Cecilia's parish.
Characteristic of all Father Hebert's pastorates was his skill in making parishes financially sound, coupled with the ability to maintain and set high spiritual standards. His power in the pulpit was attested to by all who heard him. His interest in athletics won for him a place in the hearts of the young people of the parish. His greatest joy - Notre Dame won! His greatest sorrow - St. Cecilia lost! Very noticeable in him also were the delightful dry wit and humor and his great love of the Irish.
On August 28, 1949, Father Hebert was raised to the rank of Domestic Prelate. On April 6, 1964, the Right Reverend Monsignor Alfred A. Hebert celebrated his Golden Jubilee as a priest, looking back upon many years of devoted fruitful service in the Church with joy and thanksgiving for this special favor.
In 1965, Monsignor Hebert became Pastor Emeritus of St. Cecilia when he was succeeded by Reverend Raymond N. Ellis as pastor. On July 10, 1971, Father Hebert died at Carmel Hall, Detroit, of pneumonia. St. Cecilia's devoted parishioners extended a tribute of deep gratitude and love to their able, generous and devoted former pastor and friend.
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