🌟 Join Us on a Spiritual Journey to Canadian Martyrs Shrine - Celebrating 60 Years of Faith and Unity! 🌟
We are thrilled to invite you, members of the parish community and students, to embark on a remarkable journey of faith, prayer, and togetherness as we celebrate our 60th anniversary.
The origins of the Canadian Martyrs faith community can be traced back to 1930, to a small chapel situated within the Canadian Martyrs' School. Operating intermittently over the years, our parish found its first permanent leader in Reverend John Noonan, who assumed his role in 1949. By 1951, the construction of the rectory had been finalized.
Subsequently, attention turned to the creation of a church for the Canadian Martyrs' parish. Opting to initially construct a basement-level church, the cornerstone was blessed in November 1952.
The dedication of the completed structure took place on May 23, 1953. Ten years after the basement portion was completed, the final dedication ceremony was performed by Bishop Ryan to celebrate the completion of the main church on September 22, 1963.
This special occasion calls for a return to the traditional ways of expressing our faith, and what better way to do so than through a pilgrimage to the Canadian Martyrs Shrine in Midland, Ontario?
It will be a great opportunity to pray through the intercession of Canadian Martyrs - to thank the Lord for 60 years of our community and to ask for his blessing for the next years.
🗓 Date: Saturday, September 30
🕘 Departure: Canadian Martyrs Church at 9:00 AM
🕓 Return: Midland Shrine at 4:00 PM (Approximate return: 6:00 PM)
Our pilgrimage promises to be an opportunity for spiritual renewal, a chance to bond as a united parish community.
🙏 You can expect:
Holy Rosary; Eucharist; Stations of the Cross; Tour of the Shrine; Personal Prayer Time; Building Community Time
Should you choose, there will also be time for you to visit St. Marie Among the Hurons (entrance fee not included with Pilgrimage ticket).
Please feel free to bring a packed lunch, but the Big Canoe Food Truck will also be there if you’d like to purchase your lunch on-site.
Ticket Information:
Student: $20
Non-Student: $35
Family (2 adults and their children): $70
Your ticket cost covers transportation and entrance to the Shrine, ensuring a seamless and enriching experience for everyone. Seating is limited, so it's first come, first served. To secure your spot, please complete the form below, and be sure to submit payment at the office by September 15. We can accept cash, cheque, Visa, MasterCard or debit.