Canadian Martyrs

September’s prime time for the Martyrs’ Shrine

Sr. Helena Burns · September 5, 2026

Martyrs’ Shrine in Midland, Ontario, is one hundred years old this year, and the Canadian Martyrs feast day is just around the corner on September 26.

Martyrs’ Shrine doubles up the festivities

Centennial, 400 years since Brébeuf’s Huronia arrival

Luke Mandato · January 17, 2026

Midland, Ont.'s Martyr’s Shrine is preparing for what could be its most eventful and spiritually vibrant year to date, with the historic site of worship and encounter hosting dual celebrations for its centennial and quadricentennial in 2026.

Film breathes life into Canadian Martyrs

Kevin Dunn aims to tell the story that has yet to be told properly on film

Quinton Amundson · September 20, 2025

Acclaimed Catholic filmmaker Kevin Dunn is ready to chronicle “one of the greatest stories in Canadian history that has never been told properly on film.”

Martyrs' blood the seed of Canadian Church

100 years since Canadian Martyrs were beatified

Luke Mandato · June 7, 2025

It was 100 years ago this month that the eight men who dedicated their lives in honouring God and their neighbour throughout their missionary work and would become known as the Canadian Martyrs were beatified, setting the stage for their canonization five years later.

New York site honouring St. Kateri, Canadian martyrs named a national shrine

Isaac Jogues, René Goupil and Jean de Lalande slain at New York village

OSV News · January 31, 2025

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has designated Our Lady of Martyrs Shrine in Auriesville, New York, as a national shrine for pilgrims, the sanctuary announced Jan. 30.