Church of St. Ignatius
Maynooth ON

Church of St. Ignatius in Maynooth, Ontario is a Christian congregation serving the Maynooth community and encouraging others through a life-changing Christian journey.

We seek to serve God by working for justice and peace, respect and learn from all the great faith traditions and desire to be known by the love we have for one another.

 

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The history of St. Ignatius Martyr Parish is one that is inextricably linked to the experience of its people. It flourishes in the faith of the industrious people who take such pride in their parish. The faith of the first lumbermen and Irish Immigrants, who settle in what was then known as Doyle's Corners, was in the hands of God. Pioneer priests on horseback did not begin to visit the area till 1861 when Fr. Lawlor of the Diocese of Kingston would make pastoral visits once or twice a year. Fr. Byrne of Eganville also visited during this period. His curate Fr. Cody presided at the marriage of Julia Ryan and John Lynch, who owned lots 1 & 2 Wicklow Township, which now comprises the north side of the Village of Maynooth. During this early history of the parish, the Eucharist was celebrated in the homes of the settlers. In 1865, Maynooth became a mission of Brudenell in Renfrew County, and was served but Fr. James McCormack. During this time a wooden Chapel was constructed. In 1880, St. Ignatius Martyr Parish was established, a rectory was built, and Fr. Meehan became the first priest to celebrate Holy Mass regularly in Maynooth. The records show a busy parish of young families with 50 Baptisms per year. In 1891 Bishop Lorrain of Pembroke Confirmed 90 people at St. Ignatius. For the next 15 years, there were a number of priests assigned to the parish. The changes in assignments were frequent because many of the priests lacked the constitution to withstand the hardships associated with life in this region. It should be noted that during the 1980's the Pastor in Maynooth had responsibility for the settlements of Combermere, Bells Rapids, Egan Estate, Madawaska, Whitney, Bancroft and Haliburton. In 1915 Fr. Warnock began construction of a new block Church, which served the parish until June 1976, when it burned to the ground. From 1918 to 1944, Fr. Brady endeared himself to all, both Catholics and Non-Catholics by his jovial personality, his kindness and faithfulness to duty. A new Rectory was constructed. Stories are told of how Fr. Brady would arise early in the morning to stoke the fire in the Church furnace. Unfortunately, the wood fired furnace contributed much smoke and insufficient heat to the Church interior. The cold feet of the faithful who endured the Sunday morning horse and buggy rides, received little reprieve during the smoky Mass. The hardy spirit of the people was evidenced in the activity of the parish, three day Bazaars, Strawberry Socials, St. Patrick's Concerts and study sessions in the homes of the people. In 1933 Fr. Kennedy was assigned as assistant to Fr. Brady. Until this time Mass was only Celebrated ever second Sunday: one in Maynooth, the other in Bancroft. St. Ignatius Martyr Parish gave the following vocations to the Church: Fr. Stanislaus S. Flynn (1935), Fr. Adrian Flynn (1937, Fr. T.G. Buckley (1938), Sr. Anna Moran (1933), Sr. Monica Buckley (1938), Sr. Rita Moran (1948), Sr. Leona Fitzgerald (1949), Sr. Anita Buckley (1950) Sr. Joan Calver (1951), Sr. Mary Buckley (1970) and Fr. Hickey who was ordained for the Diocese of Peterborough. During the period 1944 to 1960, Fr. MacDonald installed a modern heating system. Fr. Rice organized a one room Separate School, redecorated the interior of the Church and constructed a parish hall. Fr. Casartelli came to St. Ignatius Parish in 1960 and in the time he was here, he made repairs to the foundation of the parish buildings, added a second room to the parish school , redecorated the church in keeping with post-Vatican II reforms and had four special murals painted on the sanctuary walls by Mr. Joseph Valerio form Hamilton. Fr. Casartelli also was a school trustee and set up several school bards in the area around Maynooth and combined them into one, in order to have children bused into the Separate School System. On June 24, 1976 St. Ignatius burned to the ground. With typical pioneer determination Fr. Casartelli and the parish built the new church and were able to move into it in June 1978. The Centenary of the Church was celebrated in 1980. Father celebrated his 50th anniversary to the priesthood and his 25th year in Maynooth in 1986. In May of 1990 Fr. died. Fr. Michael Newhouse was assigned in 1990. Haliburton was assigned as a mission of Maynooth and the parish built a very comfortable new rectory. The parish also purchased a new organ. In 1996 Fr. David Kelly arrived as pastor and over saw the installation of new windows in the church and chapel. Following the untimely death of Fr. Kelly in 1999, Fr. John Burchat was assigned to the parish. A gifted intellectual, Fr Burchat oversaw a renovation of the Church interior including a redesign of the Sanctuary. The redesign included the return of the Blessed Sacrament to a place of due prominence in the Sanctuary of the Church. Fr. Burchat also began consideration of what to do with the parish school building, which was declared redundant by the school board. Fr. John Lacey was assigned to St. Ignatius Martyr in September or 2002. During his time as pastor, Fr. Lacey continued to over se e the renovation of the former parish school into a fine new parish hall facility, suitable for the parish supper event and the numerous parish gatherings that are held throughout the year. Though much has changed since 1861, the industrious and faith-filled spirit of the people endures. May this quality always remain a characteristic of this wonderful community of faith.​

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Question: Where is Church of St. Ignatius located?
Answer: Church of St. Ignatius is located at 51 Hwy 127, Maynooth, Ontario.

Question: Who is Church of St. Ignatius's pastor?
Answer: Church of St. Ignatius's pastor is Rev. Malachy Ekezie SMMM.

Question: What time is mass at Church of St. Ignatius?
Answer: Masses / Messes: Sun/dim 11:00 am ALL WEEKEND & WEEKDAY MASSES AT ALL CATHOLIC CHURCHES IN THE DIOCESE OF PEMBROKE ARE CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE ALL THE FAITHFUL ARE DISPENSED, UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, FROM THE OBLIGATION TO ATTEND SUNDAY MASS. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the Parish Office at 613-338-2353. These measures are intended to save lives, especially the lives of those most vulnerable to the virus (Seniors and those with pre-existing medical conditions). Taken from a Letter from + Michael Mulhall, Apostolic Administrator

Question: What is Church of St. Ignatius's website?
Answer: https://www.saintignatiusmartyr.com/

Question: What denominaiton is Church of St. Ignatius?
Answer: Church of St. Ignatius belongs to Roman Catholic denomination.