Our Lady Queen Of Peace
Esquimalt BC
V9A 4W9
Who we are
Our Lady Queen Of Peace
In 1858, upon the invitation of Bishop Modeste Demers, Diocese of Victoria,the Oblate Order established themselves in Esquimalt and subsequently built the first church (St. Joseph’s) near the Memorial Park on Esquimalt Rd. When the Oblates left the Island in 1866, a diocesan priest, Fr. J. M. Mandart was appointed as missionary to Esquimalt. In 1879, a new St. Joseph’s church was erected on Esquimalt Rd. near Admirals. Due to population growth, a church named St. Mary’s was built in 1905 in the Victoria West area.
In 1925, Fr. Anselm Wood was appointed pastor of both parishes. Father Wood received permission to replace them with a new church which would be located in an area between the two churches.
The site for the new church was at 849 Old Esquimalt Rd. and the construction began in August 1929. The church was dedicated to ‘Our Lady Queen Of Peace’ as a memorial to those who died in the First World War. The first Mass was celebrated in the basement on March 30, 1930 and the first official Mass was celebrated in the Sanctuary of the church on December 25, 1930.
In 1994, a new addition to the church building began, and when the project was completed, an elevator had been installed and the new facilities included a new office, a meeting room, new washrooms, two kitchens and a refurbished church hall.
In the spring of 2003, while visiting Prague, in the Czech Republic, Fr. Bernard Hanley was presented with the statue of the Infant Jesus. On August 30, 2003, with the permission of the Most Reverend Bishop Raymond Roussin, Our Lady Queen Of Peace Parish was Designated as an authentic Shrine dedicated to the Infant Jesus of Prague. Special Devotions to the Infant of Prague and blessing with the Holy Oil from Prague, are held every Thursday following the noon Mass.
In 1858, upon the invitation of Bishop Modeste Demers, Diocese of Victoria,the Oblate Order established themselves in Esquimalt and subsequently built the first church (St. Joseph’s) near the Memorial Park on Esquimalt Rd. When the Oblates left the Island in 1866, a diocesan priest, Fr. J. M. Mandart was appointed as missionary to Esquimalt. In 1879, a new St. Joseph’s church was erected on Esquimalt Rd. near Admirals. Due to population growth, a church named St. Mary’s was built in 1905 in the Victoria West area.
In 1925, Fr. Anselm Wood was appointed pastor of both parishes. Father Wood received permission to replace them with a new church which would be located in an area between the two churches.
The site for the new church was at 849 Old Esquimalt Rd. and the construction began in August 1929. The church was dedicated to ‘Our Lady Queen Of Peace’ as a memorial to those who died in the First World War. The first Mass was celebrated in the basement on March 30, 1930 and the first official Mass was celebrated in the Sanctuary of the church on December 25, 1930.
In the spring of 2003, while visiting Prague, in the Czech Republic, Fr. Bernard Hanley was presented with the statue of the Infant Jesus. On August 30, 2003, with the permission of the Most Reverend Bishop Raymond Roussin, Our Lady Queen Of Peace Parish was Designated as an authentic Shrine dedicated to the Infant Jesus of Prague. Special Devotions to the Infant of Prague and blessing with the Holy Oil from Prague, are held every Thursday following the noon Mass.
Location of worship
851 Old Esquimalt Road
Esquimalt,
BC
V9A 4W9
Canada
Phone: 250-384-3884
Fax: 250-384-3664
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Church Pastor
Rev. John Domotor, CD
Pastor
851 Old Esquimalt Road
Esquimalt,
BC
V9A 4W9
Canada
Phone: 250-384-3884
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Leadership
Leader Name:
Rev. John Domotor, CD
Leader Position:
Pastor
Phone:
Leader Email:
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Other Church Leaders:
Spanish Mass: Rev. Benoit Laplante
Administration
Admin Name:
Carol Molloy
Admin Position:
Administrative Assistant
Phone:
Fax:
250-384-3664
Admin Email:
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Our Lady Queen Of Peace Mass Times
Service Schedule
Our Lady Queen of Peace
Sunday (Mar. 29, 2015)
10:00am - 11:00am
Mass
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Mass (Traditional Latin)
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mass (Spanish)
Monday (Mar. 30, 2015)
No services scheduled.
Tuesday (Mar. 31, 2015)
10:00am - 11:45am
Adoration: Blessed Sacrament
12:10pm - 12:45pm
Mass
Wednesday (Apr. 1, 2015)
12:10pm - 12:40pm
Mass
12:45pm - 1:00pm
Mother Of Perpetual Help Devotion
Thursday (Apr. 2, 2015)
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Mass: Holy Thursday
Holy Thursday Mass at 7:00pm following Mass and until Midnight you can stay and spend an hour or longer with Jesus.
Friday (Apr. 3, 2015)
2:00pm - 2:30pm
Stations Of The Cross
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Mass: Good Friday Service
Saturday (Apr. 4, 2015)
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Mass: Holy Saturday Vigil
Sunset Lodge
No services scheduled for the next 7 days.
There is Reconciliation 30 minutes prior to all Masses.
There is also Reconciliation after all Masses and Devotions.
Please ring the bell at the Confessional, and enter when the green light turns on.
It's been more than 9 years since the last mass times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm mass times.
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Our Lady Queen of Peace
Sunday (Mar. 29, 2015)
10:00am - 11:00am
Mass
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Mass (Traditional Latin)
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mass (Spanish)
Monday (Mar. 30, 2015)
No services scheduled.
Tuesday (Mar. 31, 2015)
10:00am - 11:45am
Adoration: Blessed Sacrament
12:10pm - 12:45pm
Mass
Wednesday (Apr. 1, 2015)
12:10pm - 12:40pm
Mass
12:45pm - 1:00pm
Mother Of Perpetual Help Devotion
Thursday (Apr. 2, 2015)
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Mass: Holy Thursday
Holy Thursday Mass at 7:00pm following Mass and until Midnight you can stay and spend an hour or longer with Jesus.
Friday (Apr. 3, 2015)
2:00pm - 2:30pm
Stations Of The Cross
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Mass: Good Friday Service
Saturday (Apr. 4, 2015)
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Mass: Holy Saturday Vigil
Sunset Lodge
No services scheduled for the next 7 days.
There is Reconciliation 30 minutes prior to all Masses.
There is also Reconciliation after all Masses and Devotions.
Please ring the bell at the Confessional, and enter when the green light turns on.
It's been more than 9 years since the last mass times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm mass times.
Please contact the church to confirm Mass Times or SUBSCRIBE to updates below
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Liturgy & Worship:
Altar Servers
Lectors
Ushers & Greeters
Eurcharistic Ministers
Presenters of the Gifts
Children's Liturgy
Catholic Women's League
Altar Servers
Lectors
Ushers & Greeters
Eurcharistic Ministers
Presenters of the Gifts
Children's Liturgy
Catholic Women's League
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Additional Info:
Office Hours: 9:00am-4:15pm (Closed Monday, Saturday & Sunday)
Office closes for lunch each day, 12:00-1:00pm.
Office closes for lunch each day, 12:00-1:00pm.
Our Lady Queen Of Peace History
"Prayer is the acid test of devotion."Samuel Chadwick
Our Lady Queen Of Peace listing was last updated on the 29th of March, 2015
