JOHNSTONS RIVER, P.E.I. — John Joe Sark was eating lunch many years ago when he got a call from a close friend. “Do you have the relic?” asked the ...
Fr. Gerard Chaisson, left, and John Joe Sark prepare for the ceremony combining Mi'kmaq traditions with a catholic service to bless the newly built shrine to Saint Kateri Tekakwitha in Johnston's River Oct. 8. - Alison Jenkins • The GuardianThe ceremony to bless and dedicate the shrine in honour of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha was led by Fr. Gerard Chaisson in front of about two dozen people.
“It’s one way, that John Joe has spoken of on many occasions, to help in the reconciliation process. To help in healing,” said Chaisson. “We are all here to celebrate our faith and to connect, once again, with our faith and with each other.” Among those was Grace Montreuil, who was visiting from Tignish with her mother Michelle and brother Will. Michelle is Algonquin and Grace was the survivor of a food-borne illness that left her unable to walk along with poor sight and hearing.As Chiasson blessed Grace with the smudging incense, wafting the smoke over Grace with an eagle feather.
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