Why pilgrims come
A sacred place worth the journey.
Canada's national shrine to St. Kateri Tekakwitha at Saint Francis Xavier Mission, preserving her tomb, original portrait and the living Catholic heritage of Kahnawake Mohawk Territory.
The pilgrim’s guide
What makes this visit meaningful
A pilgrimage to Kahnawake reaches the principal resting place of St. Kateri Tekakwitha, the first Indigenous North American woman canonized by the Catholic Church. Her tomb stands inside the historic Saint Francis Xavier Mission, where prayer, Mohawk Catholic tradition and the story of Kateri's final years remain inseparable.
Tomb of St. Kateri
Pray at the marble tomb that has held St. Kateri's remains in the mission church since 1972.
Original portrait
See the portrait painted by Jesuit Father Claude Chauchetiere soon after Kateri's death.
Mohawk Catholic heritage
Encounter the mission's living Kanien'keha:ka Catholic tradition, including the Mohawk choir at major celebrations.
Interpretive center and museum
Explore the mission's collection of Indigenous, Canadian and European religious and cultural artifacts.
Feasts, anniversaries & celebrations
Continue nearby