Saturday, August 3, begins 10am at St. Sebastian Church, 161 Main St., Madison, ME

Fr. Sebastian Râle (also spelled Râsle) lived much of his life among the Abenaki people and is even credited with establishing Maine’s first school. He fiercely defended the rights of the Abenaki people and was killed by the British in 1724. Seven members of the tribe died trying to protect him.

We will be visiting the places where he preached and ministered. All are welcome to attend. The group will meet at St. Sebastian Church, located on 161 Main Street in Madison, at 10 a.m., and the journey will conclude around 1 p.m. at the memorial of Father Râle, located in St. Sebastian Cemetery on the spot where he was killed.

The pilgrimage will be led by Joseph Moreshead, a seminarian for the Diocese of Portland. There will be opportunities for prayer and meditation during the day. For more info, contact Joe Moreshead at joseph.moreshead@portlanddiocese.org.