St. Sylvester’s Church, founded in 1852 as a Jesuit mission, is a treasured and frequently photographed landmark in Nipigon. Built by our ancestors from nearby forest logs, it has stood for 173 years as a symbol of faith and resilience for the Red Rock Indian Band. The church, completed in 1877, served as a rest stop for Jesuit missionaries traveling to nearby missions, while also witnessing countless baptisms, weddings, and farewells. The adjacent cemetery, with burials dating back to 1880, remains an active site where we continue to lay our loved ones to rest.
St. Sylvester’s Church, founded in 1852 as a Jesuit mission, is a treasured and frequently photographed landmark in Nipigon. Built by our ancestors from nearby forest logs, it has stood for 173 years as a symbol of faith and resilience for the Red Rock Indian Band. The church, completed in 1877, served as a rest stop for Jesuit missionaries traveling to nearby missions, while also witnessing countless baptisms, weddings, and farewells. The adjacent cemetery, with burials dating back to 1880, remains an active site where we continue to lay our loved ones to rest.
