Catholic Saskatoon News

Parishioners past and present gathered Aug. 11 at St. Alphonse Parish in Viscount, SK, for a joyful celebration to welcome Fr. Daniel Louh, who was recently appointed pastor of parishes at Viscount, Allan, and Colonsay, and to celebrate his 23rd anniversary of ordination as a priest.

Parishioners from Saints-Martyrs-Canadiens parish in Saskatoon — where Louh previously served as pastor — joined those from the Viscount-Allan-Colonsay pastoral region for celebration of Mass at 7 p.m., with music ministry provided in several languages.

(Photo by Dennis Will)

The Mass and celebration that followed in the church hall were “alive, meaningful, and full of energy,” said Dennis Will of Saints-Martyrs-Canadiens Francophone Catholic Parish. He noted how during the homily Louh related his personal human journey (with its inevitable challenges and successes) to the readings.

Fr. Daniel Louh was recently appointed pastor of St. Alphonse, Viscount; St. Aloysius, Allan; and St. Mary Colonsay. He previously served as pastor of Saints-Martyrs-Canadiens Francophone Catholic Parish in Saskatoon, and parishes at Vonda, Prud’homme, and St. Denis, SK. (Photo by Dennis Will)

Fr. Daniel Louh joins in as the choir sings joyfully at the end of Mass. (Video screen capture image by Dennis Will)

A meal prepared by Saints-Martyrs-Canadiens parishioners was served in the church basement after Mass, with lots of laughter and fellowship. “It was a special event for everyone present,” said Will.

Parishioners from Saints-Martyrs-Canadiens (left) give information about some of the special food that they prepared for the celebration at St. Alphonse Parish, Viscount on Aug. 11.  (Photo by Dennis Will)

(Photo by Dennis Will)

(Photo by Dennis Will)

(Photo by Dennis Will)

(Photo by Dennis Will)

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