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St Raphael's Catholic Church Ruins
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Inez
July 31, 2017
This site is breathtaking!
Julie
October 2, 2022
Well worth checking out for those who like ruins. Check out Coeur de Pirate's music video (for her song "Carry On") for a preview.
Annie
July 20, 2021
In 1786, Scottish Highlanders established Ontario’s largest Gaelic-speaking community and named it Glengarry after their homeland. For over 25 years, St. Raphael’s served as the first Roman Catholic Church headquarters in Ontario under the leadership of missionary priest and military chaplain Alexander Macdonell (1762-1840). He later became the first bishop of Upper Canada and was known as ‘the Warrior Bishop’. Large in stature, this 6’4” man is recognized as a National Historic Person of Canada for his work with immigrants and establishing schools and churches throughout the Province of Ontario. His student John Sandfield Macdonald (1812-1872), a native of St. Raphael’s, became the first Premier of post-Confederation Ontario, 1867-72. Built heritage here includes a Cemetery (1786), Bishop’s House (1808), Military Parade Ground (1812), Iona College (1818), Iona Academy (1912), and the Ruins of St. Raphael’s (1821) - “the Great Church in the Wilderness”, destroyed by fire in 1970.
In 1786, Scottish Highlanders established Ontario’s largest Gaelic-speaking community and named it Glengarry after their homeland. For over 25 years, St. Raphael’s served as the first Roman Catholic Church headquarters in Ontario under the leadership of missionary priest and military chaplain Alexan…
Amy
August 4, 2022
If photos with the Ocean (the bus) weren't enough, take a short 20-minute drive to St Raphael's ruins for a breathtaking visit.
Christopher
December 19, 2020
A very interesting local ruin.
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19998 County Rd 18
Williamstown, ON