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Cochin, SK
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Cochin: Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine built in 1955
This grotto is located within the village of Cochin on No 4. Highway. It was presumed to have been erected under the direction of Fr. Pascal after he had seen a similar one in St. Albert. The statues of Mary and Bernadette were sent from France and were paid for by anonymous donor. It is thought that the stone-work was done by J. Lunghamer, a stonemason from North Battleford. The Natives from Moosomin Reserve hauled in the stones. The grotto has since been enlarged and the stone ...more Story
Related Links:
Our Lady of the Prairies Foundation
Western Development Museum
Contact:
Betty Turner
Box 68
Cochin SK S0M 0L0
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