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Lac Ste Anne Catholic Church

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3510 Ste Anne Trail
Alberta Beach, AB

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Susie
November 30, 2021
The Lac Ste. Anne Pilgrimage was declared a national historic site of Canada in 2004 for its social and cultural importance. Today pilgrims come to the lake from all over North America, many walking miles bare-footed as penance to witness or be a part of the miracle of healing. A display of crutches and canes have been left behind in the shrine by pilgrims. Thirty to forty thousand people now attend the annual pilgrimage in the last week of July. Oaths of sobriety, along with other life-style promises are made, and prayers and forgiveness are given.
The Lac Ste. Anne Pilgrimage was declared a national historic site of Canada in 2004 for its social and cultural importance. Today pilgrims come to the lake from all over North America, many walking miles bare-footed as penance to witness or be a part of the miracle of healing. A display of crutches…