In this week of Remembrance Day, we take time to honour those who have served and protected our country, and those who have fought and continue to fight for peace. Among the accounts of the First World War and Second World War, we can (…)
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 a photo from our archives! – Fr. John Francis Tobin painting St. Joseph Friary in Victoria, BC. (…)
Every month, we share a photo from our archives! – Sisters of St. Elizabeth preparing meat at Mount St. Francis, Cochrane, 1960s. (…)
On Jan 6, 1932, Archbishop James McGuigan called on Fr. Celestine, Superior of the St. Francis friary in Regina, to discuss with him plans for opening a major seminary in Regina. Archbishop McGuigan asked for the Franciscans to forego the closed retreats that they (…)
Every month, we share a photo from our archives! – Construction work on St. Michael’s Retreat in Lumsden, Saskatchewan, August 1962. Here is a view of the completed retreat house during its opening in 1963! (…)
Every month, we share a photo from our archives! – On July 27, 1938, fire broke out at the Canadian Pacific Railway’s Pier D, at the foot of Granville Street in Vancouver. This photo below was taken by one of the friars in Vancouver (…)
The first newsletter from the Franciscan Missionary Union of Western Canada was published on March 1964. It outlined the work of the Franciscans in the parish of Santa Catalina de Moquegua in Peru and gave updates on notable works and events in the Province. (…)
Every month, we share a photo from our archives! – Confirmation in Raymore, Saskatchewan, with Archbishop Olivier Elzéar Mathieu of Regina, 21 Jun 1921. (…)
Every month, we share a photo from our archives! – Fr. Boniface Heidmeier playing the bagpipes outside St. Agnes Church in Carstairs, AB, May 1934. The Franciscan Archives of Western Canada preserves and provides access to the history and heritage of the Franciscan Holy (…)
As the population of French-speaking families that settled in and around Port Alberni grew, there also grew the need for a French parish. Having received petitions by the French-speaking community on this matter for some time, Bishop James Hill requested and obtained the help (…)
