Thanks to a grant from the American Academy of Franciscan History, we have digitized many audiovisual materials in the Franciscan Archives collection! Below is a video recording of the sod turning at Lumsden, SK, on May 16, 1962 to begin construction of St. Michael’s Retreat centre.
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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.