The author describes her experience at the annual Pilgrimage to the Our Lady of Knock in Mayo, Quebec and her research into the story behind the pilgrimage
Knowing where to look for family records can be a challenge. In telling the story of her Phalen-O’Rourke ancestors, the author explains why records might not be where you think you would find them.
In this article, the first of a three-part series, the authors recount the voyage of the Rob Roy from Belfast, the shipwreck at L’Islet, and the human tragedy that unfolded within sight of the Quebec shore.
Today, Old Pontiac Catholic Cemetery is located in what is today an out of the way place in Québec, but it once served a community called Pontiac Village with strong ties to Ireland. Author Michael McBane has compiled information about the town that once existed there...
