Immaculate Heart of Mary

The first church building was purchased in 1928 on main street in Bashaw.  This parish was dedicated to “Our Lady of Perpetual Help” and was under the care of Rev. Patrick Harrington. 

In October 1939, construction began on Bashaw’s current parish also dedicated to “Our Lady of Perpetual Help”.  On July 16, 1951, this parish was blessed by Archbiship J. M. MacDonald and dedicated as Immaculate Heart of Mary.

Priests who have served Bashaw include the following:  Rev. Mathias Schnitzler, Rev. Patrick Harrington, Rev. Ernest Battle, Rev. Francis Xavier Dittrich, Rev. James Rietmijer, Rev. Joseph Ayling, Rev. Ignatius Bruinsma, Rev. Guy M. Carriere, Rev. Mitch Fidyka, Rev. Michael Laporte, Rev. Nestor Watin, Rev. S. Surai Raj, Rev. Victor Eze, Rev. Eduardo Escober, Rev. Arlan Parenteau, Rev. Donatus Ihekwoaba, Rev. Miroslaw Kostarzewski, Rev. Roger Niedzielski & Rev. Rambabu Kanaparthi CFIC.