The evangelization in this area goes back to the 1600's when the Jesuits manned the mission of Sts. Peter and Paul at the mouth of the Saugeen River.Later on, in the fur trading era, the same Jesuits were taking spiritual care of the Métis community. They had made their home at Wikwemikong Manitoulin Island, and from there, they came here regularly and offered Mass and the Sacraments to the Catholics of the time at the referred 'Southampton Chapel'/'Ste. Agnes Chapel'. more... See more text