Thousands gather at Mission grotto

Pilgrims trek to Marian shrine

The Blessed Sacrament and a statue of Mary are carried up the hill as thousands of pilgrims make their way to the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes.  Agnieszka Krawczynski / The B.C. Catholic.

Thousands of pilgrims prayed the rosary on the hills of Fraser Valley Heritage Park during the annual pilgrimage in Mission. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.


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