St. Rose of Lima at 100 years – the Onoway church has quietly stood the test of time

Archbishop Stephen Hero celebrated a centennial Mass for St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Onoway on August 30. The Mass marked 100 years of the parish and included a Eucharistic Procession around the church led by the Archbishop.

The celebration included several Church leaders, such as Bishop Emeritus Paul Terrio, who served as pastor at the parish from 1999 to 2000, and Rev. Andrew Rybak, who was the parish pastor from 2006 to 2023. Rev. Thomas Puthupparampil and Deacon Wes Turton also attended the event.

Onoway Mayor Bridgette Coninx presented the church with a commemorative plaque during the Mass and reception. Minister Adriana LaGrange attended on behalf of Premier Danielle Smith to congratulate the parish. Other presentations and notes of congratulations were provided by the Knights of Columbus, the Catholic Women’s League, and MP Michael Cooper.