The Ottawa Journal, 20 January 1947

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 Urges Preparation' For Marian Congress

At St George's Church, Msgr. John O'Neill delivered the first sermon on the Marian Congress, of a series of sermons to be given by him, in every parish In Ottawa. The Marian Congress will be held in Ottawa from June 18 to 22. Msgr. O'Neill urged the parishioners to prepare accommodation for the thousands of visitors coming from all parts of America to witness this week of prayer. He spoke on the need for prayer for the salvation! of Canada, and coming generations of Canadians. "Canada is at the parting of the ways", he said, "We must choose between building a nation with or without the assistance of God."