Downeyville: New Year’s Day Mass
St. Luke's Church 340 St Lukes Rd, Downeyville, Ontario, CanadaNew Year's Day Mass at St. Lukes Church 9:00 AM.
New Year's Day Mass at St. Lukes Church 9:00 AM.
In the spring of 1825, 60 Irish families embarked on a long and perilous journey across the sea, arriving in late fall in Douro Township. Join us in commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Douro community as we honour our rich heritage, celebrate our vibrant present, and look forward with hope to our promising future. […]
10 AM - Bicentennial Mass celebrated by His Excellency Bishop Daniel Miehm and homilist Father Thomas Lynch.
Sunday: Holy Mass @ St. Martin’s Parish offered for our Irish Ancestors 11:00AM. Following Mass - Parish Picnic Pot Luck Lunch with music and Children's Bouncy Castle Saturday: Entertainment program (Paul Crough & Friends) Antique display, Shanty building, Pioneer Demonstrations (quilting, logging) Live Entertainment on a wagon (Dignitary remarks)
10 AM - Bicentennial Mass celebrated by His Excellency Bishop Daniel Miehm and homilist Father William Moloney.
Location: 2761 River Rd, Young's Point Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Details: Mass will be held in the small church where many descendants of Peter Robinson emigrants attended for generations. The homily will be given by Fr. Keith Wallace, descendant of Young's Point. Following mass, guests are welcome to do a self-guided cemetery walk. […]
12:00 PM - Young’s Point: 200 Years on the Water - Visit Independently 10:00 am: Commemorative Mass 1:00 pm: Opening ceremonies & other activities throughout the afternoon Visit the community of Young’s Point where Stoney and Clear Lakes flow into Katchewanooka. Welcoming descendants of Francis Young, past and present residents of Young’s Point and area, neighbouring First […]
4:00 PM - Downeyville: Homecoming & Jamboree - Visit Independently Location: 340 St. Lukes Rd. Downeyville (between St. Luke’s Church and Hall) Time: 4:00PM onward Details: With your own transportation, enjoy the activities happening in Downeyville at their annual ‘Homecoming & Jamboree’. This is the settlement area where the largest group of Peter Robinson Settlers […]
10:30 AM - Mass of Celebration and Farewell Location: St. Peter’s in Chains Cathedral, 411 Reid St., Peterborough Time: 10:30AM - 11:30AM Details: Mass of Celebration and Farewell celebrated by Bishop Daniel Miehm and homilist Father Thomas Lynch at the location of the first church built by Peter Robinson settlers and where many descendants were […]
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