From the Archives
On this page, we share from time to time the things that our archivist found and wants to share with you! It tells you about our history in Canada and how our mission began and developed over the years. "From the Archives" currently draws on content from the Franciscan Archives of Western Canada, which contains records from BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. To learn more, visit us at archives.franciscanfriars.ca.
Every month, we share material from our archives! – Br. George de Bruyne’s Soldier’s Service and Pay Book from his time serving on the military from 1942-1946. (…)
Every month, we share a photo from our archives! – St. Anthony’s Church in Trail, BC (…)
Prince of Foxes is a movie released in 1949 based on Samuel Shellabarger’s novel of the same name. The movie starred Tyrone Power, Wanda Hendrix, and Orson Welles as the main characters. Most scenes from the movie were shot on location in Italy, including (…)
Every month, we share a photo from our archives! – Celebrating mass at St. Anthony’s College, Edmonton, 1963-1964. (…)
In 1931, the Poitras family offered the Franciscans use of a portion of their property located at Moose Lake, Alberta, for a camp and mission. The Franciscans gladly accepted this offer and named the new mission San Antonio. For the first few years, it (…)
Every month, we share a photo from our archives! – Msgr. Marois and Rev. J.A. Dufresne in the rectory garden at Lampman, SK, 9 Aug 1920. (…)
The house on 233 Carlton street had a long history. It had been constructed in 1874 by the Oblate fathers and was one of the first places where Mass was offered in Winnipeg. The famous missionary, Fr. Albert Lacombe, was the first pastor of (…)
Every month, we share a photo from our archives! – Blessing of St. Francis church in Vancouver, BC, July 3, 1938. (…)
St. Anthony’s feast is celebrated every year on June 13. On June 13, 1928, St. Anthony’s feast was celebrated for the first time in Vancouver’s St. Francis Friary with a Pontifical High Mass said by Archbishop Timothy Casey. This memorable event was recorded in (…)