On December 10, 1893, Bishop R.A. O'Connor consecrated a new church in Callander, Ontario named St. Alphonsus Liguori.  This year, our church celebrates our 125th Anniversary!
 

Events we hosted for our 125th Anniversary:

 (photos available on our Facebook page)

Open House 
We invited the community to come tour our church and look at historical exhibits!

Cemetery Prayers - Remembering our Deceased Parishioners
We gathered at the Callander Union Cemetery to remember our past parishioners.

24 Hours of Adoration
In thanksgiving for the 125^th Anniversary of St. Alphonsus, our community was invited to adore the Lord in the Blessed Sacrament, and pray for the continued growth of our parish.

Mass for Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary 
We gathered to celebrate a Solemn Mass for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

125th Anniversary Mass & Dinner Celebration
In honour of our 125th Anniversary, we gathered for a special Anniversary Mass presided by His Excellency, Bishop Marcel Damphousse at St. Alphonsus Liguori, followed by a dinner celebration at the Callander Legion Hall.


Other information:

-  Read about our parish history here.

-  See all of our previous pastors here.

In the news:

-  BayToday.ca:  St. Alphonsus Catholic church celebrates 125 years!

-  BayToday.ca:  St. Alphonsus parish in Callander wraps up its 125th Anniversary celebrations Sunday