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A map of the Jesuit Mission in Huronia, 1648
An early 20th century map showing the locations of Jesuit missions in Huronia. The believed location of Carhagouha is shown near the top left.

The historic site Carhagouha (near Lafontaine, Ontario) is the Huron/Wendat name for the site of the first Catholic Mass celebrated in Ontario, Canada on August 12 (or June 24), 1615 by Fr. Joseph Le Caron (member of the Recollets order) in the presence of French explorer, Samuel de Champlain, and the Wendat.

Each year a Mass is celebrated to mark the anniversary. The exact place is not precisely known.

It was also the name of the village that Father Joseph Le Caron was staying in when Samuel de Champlain arrived in Huronia in 1615 to assist them in their war against the Iroquois.

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  • Unveiling of a cross, tribute to Father Le Caron, 03Q P907P67f

    Unveiling of the statue to Father Le Caron, in Carhagouha, 1921 or 1925.

  • Carhagouha

    The same statue in 2007

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