The Miracle At Basilica Of Notre-Dame-du-Cap

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From Osprey Observer:

The Basilica of Notre-Dame-du-Cap, located halfway between Montreal and Quebec City, is one of Canada’s national shrines and is one of the most visited historic icons in the region. Also known as Our Lady of the Cape Shrine, it is Canada’s National Shrine to the Blessed Mother.

The original small wooden structure was built in 1694. A second parish church was built in 1747 to replace the first church, and this building still stands and is considered the oldest church in Canada in which Mass is celebrated daily. By 1867, more and more parishioners started coming to church; eventually, the church was too small, and a larger church was required. The stones and building material were purchased and were to be brought over in the winter across the frozen Saint Lawrence River.

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From Tourisme-Trois-Rivières:

Our Lady of the Cape Shrine is the third largest Marian Shrine in North America. Founded in 1888, the Shrine attracts yearly more than 430,000 visitors. Discover a true oasis of peace and greenery, a huge Basilica (1964) with impressive stained glasses, a historic chapel inaugurated in 1720, and magnificent gardens with pedestrian walkways overlooking the St. Lawrence River. In 2020, the Shrine will celebrate its 300th anniversary. From religious, spiritual celebrations to cultural events and guided tours, talks and thematic workshops. Visitors and pilgrims are invited to take part in various activities at the Our Lady of the Cape Shrine.
From Trip Advisor:
If you are visiting Trois-Rivieres it is well worth making the short drive to this site which has become famous as the location where two miracles are said to have occurred. In 1879 the parishioners of the small church that existed on the site decided that they needed a larger church and set about building one. They relied on stone that had to be transported across the nearby St Lawrence river but in the exceptionally mild winter that year the river thawed earlier than usual preventing the transportation of the stone. Parishioners were urged to pray and soon after an ice “bridge” formed across the river and the stone was brought across. In 1888 the church was built and dedicated and three people witnessed a statue of the Virgin Mary, that had been placed there, open its eyes – an event that has become known as the “Miracle of the Eyes”. The statue is still there and I would recommend visitors list the old stone church first and see it before visiting the larger and modern basilica built nearby for today’s worshippers. A gift shop and cafe is available.
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From Quebecauthentiique:

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Sanctuaire Notre-Dame-du-Cap

Our Lady of the Cape Shrine in Trois-Rivières has been a place of pilgrimage and prayer since 1888.

Contact details

626, rue Notre-Dame Est
Trois-Rivières (Québec) G8T 4G9

Phone: 1 819 374-2441

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Our Lady of the Cape Shrine in Trois-Rivières has been a place of pilgrimage and prayer since 1888. Opened in 1964, the monumental basilica contains two treasures: the Casavant organ, consisting of 5,425 pipes, and the stained glass windows by Father Jan Tillemans, a Dutch Oblate and master artisan. The Old Shrine is another jewel. Used for worship starting in 1720, this religious building is considered the oldest preserved stone church in Canada. The site dedicated to the Virgin Mary, which was visited by Pope John Paul in September 1984, is also worth visiting for its shady gardens and unparalleled view of the Saint Lawrence River. The perfect place to renew yourself!

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