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Appeal Letter – Evangelization Collection
Dear friends, it is with great joy that I can now announce our next steps.
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ARTICLE – Evangelization: Helping People Want Christ In Their Lives
Evangelization is not primarily about doctrine or programs—it is about helping people encounter a living Person: Jesus Christ. To evangelize is to help others want Christ in their lives, not out of obligation or fear, but out of love, longing, and trust. It is to awaken in hearts the desire to walk
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – July 8, 2025 (Ferial)
The harvest is plentiful, but the labourers are few. (Matthew 9.32-38)
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – July 2, 2025 (Ferial)
Have you come here to torment us before the time? (Matthew 8.28-34)
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ARTICLE – Growing a Parish: A Vision Anchored in Mission and Communion
Rooted in the careful observation and study of vibrant churches, the following recommendations offer time-tested and practical insights for fostering growth in faith, mission, and communion. A Clear Vision for a Growing Church The growth of a Catholic parish is neither accidental nor the result of multiplying activities. It springs
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – June 24, 2025 (The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist)
“His name is John.” (Luke 1.57-66, 80)
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ARTICLE – From Stranger to Family: Love-Centered Hospitality
Creating a warm, love-filled first impression can transform a stranger into a cherished member of our parish family. Even with limited volunteers, space, or musical resources, a parish can radiate Christ’s love through simple, heartfelt practices before, during, and after Sunday Mass. Before Mass: Love as the First Handshake Loving
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ARTICLE – The Missing Spark
What if what you thought about evangelization is only half the story? In numerous churches, an unspoken conviction endures, that acts of kindness or casual friendship alone amount to sharing the Good News. It feels safe, no awkward conversations, no risk of offense. But is it true? The Missing Spark:
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ARTICLE – Evangelization as an Act of Compassion
“Evangelization represents the highest form of compassion one can show to another human being”. This claim may seem exaggerated or difficult to embrace, yet it holds true. The act of evangelization springs from a deep understanding of the human condition and its inherent longing for meaning, purpose, and transcendence. In
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ARTICLE – The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Vision for Parish Renewal
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office for the New Evangelization and Office for Strategic Planning recently presented their vision for parish renewal. This vision, shared in a presentation titled Parish Life in an Apostolic Age, is built around the concept of the “missionary disciple.” A missionary disciple is defined by Jesus’
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – June 10, 2025 (Ferial)
You are the salt of the earth. (Matthew 5.13-16) BISHOP’S MESSAGE Bishop’s Message for Pentecost 2025 Bishop Brehl’s message for Pentecost can now be found on Facebook or on the Diocese YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sm1oqjCREc. The written transcript can be read here.
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ARTICLE – Evangelization: A Transforming Encounter that Sends Forth
In April 2025, the Evangelization Team of the diocese of Pembroke embarked on a quest. They gathered to enter into a “Conversation-in-the-Spirit,” a prayerful and dialogal effort to grasp and articulate a shared understanding of evangelization. As they journeyed through prayer and personal reflections, a series of concise insights began
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – June 3, 2025 (St. Charles Lwanga and Companions, Martyrs)
Father, glorify your Son. (John 17.1-11a) BISHOP’S MESSAGE Bishop’s Message for Pentecost 2025 Brothers and Sisters, Peace be with you! Throughout the last seven weeks, this Easter greeting of the Risen Jesus has echoed in our hearts. These were the first words of Jesus when he appeared to his disciples
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Bishop’s Message for Pentecost 2025
YouTube video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sm1oqjCREc
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – May 27, 2025 (Ferial)
For if I do not go away, the Advocate will not come to you. (John 16.5-11) FROM THE DIOCESE Ecclesia The Ecclesia Spring 2025 edition will be available in parishes this coming weekend. Get yours soon! Pastoral Appointments The Most Reverend Michael Brehl, C.Ss.R. announces the following pastoral appointments (Read
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ARTICLE – Love’s Victory in the Soil of the Soul
“A sower went out to sow.” (Matthew 13:3): So begins one of the most iconic parables in the Gospel. This sower does not limit himself to the most promising fields. He casts his seed generously, even recklessly, like one who believes to the core of his being that any soil—one
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – May 20, 2025 (Ferial)
My peace I give to you. (John 14.27-31a) FROM THE DIOCESE Habemus Papam! As we celebrate and give thanks for the election of our new Holy Father, please see the message from Bishop Michael Brehl, C.Ss.R. Pastoral Appointments The Most Reverend Michael Brehl, C.Ss.R. announces the following pastoral appointments (Read
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ARTICLE – Patience is the Needle, Love the Thread
Evangelization is not an event, but a journey. It is not about instant results, but about faithful witness across the arc of time. In the delicate work of drawing souls toward the heart of God, we must learn to sew patiently: “patience is the needle, and love the thread.” Jesus
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – May 13, 2025 (Ferial)
The Father and I are one. (John 10.22-30) FROM THE DIOCESE Habemus Papam! As we celebrate and give thanks for the election of our new Holy Father, please see the message from Bishop Michael Brehl, C.Ss.R. Pastoral Appointments The Most Reverend Michael Brehl, C.Ss.R. announces the following pastoral appointments (Read
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Message from Bishop Brehl on the election of Pope Leo XIV
Message from Bishop Brehl on the election of Pope Leo XIV
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Pope Leo XIV
We have a new pope : Leo XIV, formerly known as Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, O.S.A.. Born in Chicago, Illinois, on September 14, 1955. Member of the Order of Saint Augustine (O.S.A.). Missionary in Peru as priest and seminary professor. Bishop of Chiclayo, Peru. And, in 2023, Prefect of the
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Pastoral Appointments – May 2025
The Most Reverend Michael Brehl, C.Ss.R. announces the following pastoral appointments: Reverend Kerry Brennan is appointed administrator of St. Michael Parish, Douglas, St. Pius V Parish, Osceola and Sacred Heart Mission, Cobden, while remaining pastor of St. Francis Xavier Parish, Renfrew and Most Precious Blood Parish, Calabogie. At the
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