Wilderness cathedral provides tranquility

Father Robert Haggarty, OMI, organizes annual Fountain Lake trek near Lillooet

A statue of St. Kateri decorates the Fountain Lake site 20 kilometres north of Lillooet. Special to The B.C. Catholic.

The annual Fountain Lake trek offers pilgrims a chance to worship God in a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. This year was the 20th pilgrimage. The three-day event, held 20 kilometres north of Lillooet, B.C., was held Aug. 9-11. On the first night, a candlelight procession lit up the night sky. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.


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