BIIGTIGONG NISHNAABEG/MARATHON, ON – Biigtigong Nishnaabeg and the Town of Marathon jointly make the following statement on the discovery of the unmarked graves at several Residential School sites in the Western Provinces: Biigtigong Nishnaabeg and Town of Marathon express deep sorrow at the [Read more]
CHAPLEAU, ON – Last week, a number of Pastoral Committee students in the religious education course at École secondaire catholique Trillium took advantage of the nice weather to take part in the Sacré-Cœur de Chapleau church’s parish flower bed project. Father Sébastien Groleau built [Read more]
Camp Korah Renamed St. Kateri Outdoor Learning Centre SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – The Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board (HSCDSB) proudly recognized the rededication of Camp Korah at its Board meeting last night. Camp Korah has been renamed the St. Kateri Outdoor Learning Centre. [Read more]
NIPIGON, ON – Saturday, April 26th, a full church watched as eight students received Communion for the first time. The students were well-prepared for their roles in the Mass as they performed their readings and other jobs beautifully, adding to the importance of this event. It takes a lot [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Saturday, October 5th 150 residents attended the Fall Feast, a fundraiser for Our Lady of Lourdes Parish by local members of the Catholic Womens’ Society. The supper was held in the church basement which was decorated with a festive fall theme. Attendees raved about [Read more]
TERRACE BAY, ON – Eight of God’s children received their Confirmation on Saturday, June 8th , at St. Martin Church in Terrace Bay. The students have been preparing for this special celebration and reception of the sacrament under the direction of classroom teacher Mandy Godin and Father [Read more]
RYAN, Louie – Passed away suddenly but peacefully at the Manitouwadge General Hospital after a lengthy illness on Tuesday September 6, 2011 at the age of 67 years. Beloved husband of Pauline (nee McGuire). Wonderful father of Kirk Ryan (Helena Benevides). Dotting Papa of Cameron, Hannah and [Read more]
To read the version of this story submitted to The Echo (local weekly paper)including more photos and active links, visit www.karinahunter.com/?p=6266 . The article below is a revised, shorter version sent to the Chronicle Journal (regional daily paper). 50th anniversary at Our Lady of Lourdes [Read more]
Our Lady of Lourdes celebrates Golden Jubilee by Karina Hunter Parishioners of Our Lady of Lourdes parish in Manitouwadge gathered at their church Saturday celebrating its 50th Anniversary. They enjoyed a spaghetti supper accompanied by the Most Reverend Bishop Brian Joseph Dunn, [Read more]
Changes at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Manitouwadge, welcomed a new priest last week. Father Manuelpillai Soosaipillai or Father Manuel as he is fondly named in our country, originally hails from Sri-Lanka where he was ordained in 1980. His initial visit to [Read more]
