The Heart of Father Lacombe

By Brent Wiley

April 20, 2016

Most Albertans – whether they realize it or not – have heard of Fr. Lacombe.  A quick Internet search reveals that this saintly missionary priest has had a neighbourhood, nursing home, hotel, park, school, Catholic men’s guild and even a town named after him. 

Inside reverent silence is required as you are standing on holy ground; it is here that the good heart of Father Albert Lacombe rests alongside numerous students of his Midnapore School, many of whom were laid to rest during the last major tuberculosis outbreak

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