The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1912-05-18
CANADIAN CATHOLIC IMMI-
GRAFTON.

During the past few years no in
considerable number Of Catholic
settlers have found their way to
Western Canada, and each year
adds its quota to those who have
already settled there. Up to last
year no concerted action was made
to direct these Catholic immi-
grants to localities where they
would have all the necessary ia
cilities for their spiritual up
building. During the past few
months, however, steps have been
taken to remedy this and to as
sist immigrants in locating in
places where churches and schools
are already established or, at least,
where facilities are provided for
the practice of their religion.
Through the initiative and un-
der the direction of the Winnipeg
Council Of the knights of Column
bus the Catholic immigration AS
ISOLATION of Western Canada has
been organized for the purpose Of
looking after the welfare of Cath
Ollie immigrants who desire to To-
cate in Western Canada. The Rev.
Father Casgrain of Esterhazey in
Saskatchewan, was authorized to
ascertain the conditions in West
ern Canada and find out what
steps should be taken for the fur
therance of the interests Of the
immigrants. Among the sugges-
lions which he made was to dis
tribute literature among intending
settlers and provide them with a
map showing the railroads and
centers Of population as we'll as
the districts where Catholic
churches are located. AS a result
the committee in charge of the
project in Winnipeg undertook the
publication Of such map and last
week we received a copy of it. It
is a complete map of Western Can
ada showing the location of
churches and missions throughout
the whole Of that vast district.
This map was made under the di-
rection Of Father Casgrain who
was formerly a Major Of Engin-
GERS in the British Army, and
who has a great reputation as a
map maker. He travelled through
the Provinces of Manitoba, Sas-
katchewan and Alberta, gathering
detailed information regarding the
Catholic churches and missions
and this has been embodied in a
very serviceable map which will
be placed in the hands Of the cler-
gy and others who are in a po-
sition to direct immigrants or
whose advice may be sought by
those DESTROYS of locating in West
ern Canada.
Furthermore, Father Casgrain
has been appointed by the eccles-
iastical authorities to meet all
ocean vessels at Quebec and fur
nish whatever information may be
needed by incoming colonists.
Each will receive from him a dis
tinguishing button and slip which
will introduce them to the accred-
tied representatives of the Cath
Ollie immigration Association at
Winnipeg. Those appointed to look
after immigrants in Winnipeg are
Father Kowalski, pastor of the
parish of the Holy Ghost, and Mr..
T. Stedman, who will be assisted
by Mr.. T. Gelley who for years
has been connected with the Do
minion immigration Department
in Winnipeg. After leaving Winni-
peg for their destinations in West
ern Canada the settlers will be
given whatever assistance they de-
sire by prominent members of the
Knights of Columbus located in
the western cities and towns.
Among them may be mentioned
Mr.. ]. ]. Smith of Regina, and Mr..
E. F. Ryan of Calgary.
! Arrangements have also been
made for the reception of unac-
companied young girls and women.
A home will be provided at which
temporary accommodation may be
secured. This will be placed under
the management of a responsible
Catholic matron.
| This Catholic immigration As
ISOLATION will, no doubt, prove a
great boon to intending Catholic
settlers whom it will direct to CEN