available books by Catherine Doherty and other community members, cards with artwork by community artists, a website and online newsletter “Pass It On.” A Cana Colony summer camp welcomes families each year for a week of Christian living, prayer, and reflection. Mission Houses In addition to the training centre in Combermere, Ontario, the Madonna House Apostolate includes mission houses established at the invitation of the local bishop. In Canada, these houses are presently found in Combermere (St Joseph’s Rural Apostolate), Ottawa, Toronto, and Windsor, Ontario; Regina, Saskatchewan; Edmonton, Alberta; Vancouver, British Columbia; and Whitehorse, Yukon. In the U.S. there are mission houses in Washington, DC; Roanoke, Virginia; Salem Missouri; Alpena, Michigan, and Winslow, Arizona. International houses are currently located in Carriacou, West Indies; Robin Hood’s Bay, England; Resteigne, Belgium; and Krasnoyarsk, Russia. The service of each foundation varies according to the needs of the local Church, as agreed upon with the bishop of the given diocese. Houses in Edmonton and Regina serve the homeless through food, clothing and friendship. Many missions are described as “prayer/listening” houses, where people are welcomed for the poustinia or to unburden themselves to a listening heart. Our Lady of Combermere The bronze statue of Our Lady of Combermere welcomes her children with open arms on the grounds of Madonna House in Combermere. Sculpted by the artist Frances Rich, it was officially installed and blessed by the Most Rev. William J. Smith, Bishop of Pembroke, on June 8, 1960. See also Catherine Doherty, foundress of Madonna House Eddie Doherty, co-founder of Madonna House Poustinia Friendship House Joseph Raya References Catholic lay organisations Christian organizations established in 1947 Catholic missionary orders Museums in Renfrew County History museums in Ontario 1947 establishments in Ontario Shrines to the Virgin Mary