Incidents

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Incident - Arson
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February 10, 2026 | Saint-Eusebe, QC

Fate of St. Eusebe-De-Verceil Undetermined by Officials

After a fire in 2019, St. Eusebe De Verceil Church has suffered deterioration and numerous vandalism

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Incident - Vandalism
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October 16, 2025 | Ottawa, ON

Statue of Our Lady of Lourdes Damaged at Notre Dame de Lourdes in Ottawa

On October 16, 2025, reports of defacement of a statue of Our Lady of Lourdes, just outside the Notre Dame de Lourdes Church in Ottawa, were made to police.

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Incident - Vandalism
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June 2, 2025 | L'Isle-Verte, QC

Church in I'lse Verte Suffers Break In

On June 2, vandals broke into the Church of the Beheading of St. John the Baptist in Quebec and caused major damages to the organ and a heating unit in the basement

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Incident - Desecration
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May 18, 2023 | Langton, ON

Two Statues Defaced at Sacred Heart Church in Langton, Ontario

The Sacred Heart Church in Norfolk, Ontario was defaced on May 18, 2023. Two statues on the property of the church were also damaged by graffiti.

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Incident - Vandalism
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April 13, 2023 | Bois-Franc, QC

Saint-Boniface Church Vandalized in Bois-France Quebec

Saint-Boniface Catholic Church was affected by a vandalism break and enter in Bois-Franc, Quebec on April 13, 2023

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Incident - Desecration
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October 14, 2022 | Winnipeg, MB

Louis Riel Headstone Vandalized at St. Boniface Cathedral Cemetery

Around 4 P.M. on the 14th of October, the headstone of Louis Riel was reported vandalized at the St. Boniface Cathedral Cemetery in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

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Incident - Vandalism
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November 30, 2021 | Belleville, ON

St. James Catholic Cemetery Greatly Affected by Vandalism

Many cemeteries in the areas of Belleville to Quinte West, including St. James Catholic Cemetery in Belleville have been affected by a rash of vandalisms resulting in the arrest of a woman referred to as, "Wild".

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Incident - Arson
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July 4, 2021 | Mission, BC

Attempted Arson at the Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto in Mission B.C

An arson attempt was made at Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto shrine in Mission B.C. in July 2021

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Incident - Desecration
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July 1, 2021 | Calgary, AB

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Graffitied in Calgary, Alberta

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church graffitied in Calgary, Alberta on Canada Day, 2021.

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Incident - Theft
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June 8, 2021 | Prince George, BC

Sacred Heart Cathedral Experiences Multiple Incidences of Property Damage in Prince George, British Columbia

Sacred Heart Cathedral experiences multiple incidences of property damage, break-ins and theft in Prince George, British Columbia, starting on June 8, 2021 and lasting for almost two months.

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Incident - Desecration
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October 10, 2020 | Guelph, ON

Garden of Grace next to the Basilica of Our Lady Vandalized in Guelph, Ontario

The Garden of Grace Memorial Garden was vandalized in Guelph, Ontario on October 10, 2020.

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Incident - Theft
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September 17, 2019 | St. Catharines, ON

Theft During Restoration of the Cathedral of St. Catherine Alexandria in St. Catharine's, Ontario

Cathedral of St. Catherine Alexandria reports theft during restoration project in St. Catharine's, Ontario on September 17, 2019.

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Incident - Vandalism
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September 8, 2019 | Brompton, QC

Extensive Vandalism to Saint Francois-Xavier Church in Quebec

At the Saint-Francois-Xavier Church in Brompton, Quebec vandals broke in and vandalized the church during September 2019.

 

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Incident - Desecration
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June 18, 2018 | Halifax, NS

St. Theresa's Church and Mount Olivet Cemetery Horribly Defaced in Halifax, Nova Scotia

St. Theresa and Mount Olivet Cemetery Defaced in Halifax, Nova Scotia on June 18, 2018.

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Incident - Desecration
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August 18, 2017 | St. John's, NL

Mother Mary Statue Defaced at St. Patrick’s Convent Square in St. John's, Newfoundland

On August 18, 2017, at the St. Patrick's Convent Square in St. John's, Newfoundland, a statue of Mother Mary was found defaced.

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Incident - Vandalism
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October 20, 2016 | Greater Sudbury, ON

St. Anne Des Pins Baby Jesus Face Remade after Vandals Steal the Original in Sudbury, Ontario

On October 20th, 2016, in Sudbury, Ontario, St. Anne Des Pins Catholic Church's baby Jesus was defaced and remade by a volunteer.

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Incident - Desecration
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May 25, 2015 | Missisauga, ON

St. Catherine of Siena Church Statues Defaced in Mississauga, Ontario

On May 25th, 2015, at the St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church and the St. Catherine of Siena Elementary School both in Missisauga, Ontario, experienced multiple incidences of defacement and graffiti.

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Incident - Vandalism
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April 16, 2015 | Warspite, AB

St. Anthony Cemetery Church Torn Down in Edmonton, Alberta

St. Anthony's Church in Warspite, Alberta was vandalized before being torn down, in April of 2015.

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