Squamish parish celebrates its 90th anniversary

Longtime parishioner says small community has grown and become more active in recent years

Members of St. Joseph's Parish in Squamish eat dessert at an ice cream stand made to look like a traditional Filipino ice cream cart during the parish's first celebration of Philippine Independence Day June 21. St. Joseph's Parish (Squamish) Facebook.

A small, active community in Squamish has recently celebrated some big milestones. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.


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