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Gain insight into Martyrs' Shrine through interviews, videos and more.

  • Completion of the Shrine Church

    Posted by Tyler King on March 1, 2022

    On June 26, 1926 in advance of Fr. Filion’s deadline, the church was finally built. It was a long fall and winter season for Fr. Filion and the tradesmen battling […]

  • Construction of the Church of St. Joseph

    Posted by Tyler King on March 1, 2022

    In June of 1925, Father John M. Filion, then Provincial Superior of English speaking Jesuits across Canada, felt the need for a larger shrine that would be closer both to […]

  • Video: Historia Vitae, Treasures of Our Faith

    Posted by Tyler King on January 7, 2022

    In this fifth episode of their series, Historia Vitaewith host Mary Rose Bacani Valenti, Salt + Light TV brings you to two important historical sites in Canada: Martyrs’ Shrine and […]

  • Video: Faith and Martyrdom: Stories from New France & East Asia

    Posted by Tyler King on February 4, 2021

    This documentary is brought to you by the University of San Francisco's Ricci Institute and Direct Light Studios. This film on Faith and Martyrdom in New France and East Asia, namely […]

  • Video: This Holy Place: Real People. Real Faith.

    Posted by Tyler King on July 29, 2020

    In this second episode of their series, This Holy Place with host Emilie Callan, Salt + Light TV invites you to join them in a virtual pilgrimage to Martyrs' Shrine, […]

  • Shrine Season Impacted by COVID-19

    Posted by Allex Laurin on April 16, 2020

    Tay, On (16 April 2020) – Due to the limitations on public gatherings currently legislated in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Martyrs’ Shrine will not proceed with opening on 2 […]

  • Answering the Call To Be Here, Now, With Him.

    Posted by Allex Laurin on August 31, 2019

    Christopher Spiegel was born in London, Ontario, and grew up in Florida. He is currently discerning a vocation to the Society of Jesus, Canada Province, and will be staying through […]

  • From the Gate Looking Out

    Posted by Allex Laurin on July 20, 2019

    What I’ve learned from my time at Martyrs’ Shrine I’d like to start with a surprising (or perhaps not surprising) fact, the Church here at the Martyrs’ Shrine isn’t a […]

  • Reflection of Your Purpose

    Posted by Allex Laurin on July 6, 2019

    In our generation today, an average life span of a person is 75 – 80 years old. Imagine that you are now 35 years old, how do you plan to […]

  • A Look Into the Shrine Gift Shop

    Posted by Allex Laurin on June 29, 2019

    On the surface, the Gift Shop would appear to be just that – a place to purchase religious items for one’s self, and gifts for another. Scratch the surface, and […]