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Blessing of New Sacred Heart Church, Fort Simpson, September 17, 2017

+Jon Hansen, C.Ss.R.'s avatar by +Jon Hansen, C.Ss.R.September 25, 2017

Sept. 17, 2017 concluded the long journey towards achieving the building of the new church in Fort Simpson. The project featured many years of fundraising and planning, and included supporters from within and outside the Diocese.

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