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  • WEEKLY BULLETIN – April 25, 2023 (St. Mark, Evangelist)

    Proclaim the good news to all creation. (Mark 16.15-20)   MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP Bishop’s Easter Message Bishop Guy Desrochers’ Easter message is available on YouTube at Happy Easter 2023 – Message from Bishop Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R. – YouTube or on our official Facebook page at Diocese of Pembroke |

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  • Pastoral Appointments – April 21, 2023

    Chancery Office, Pembroke April 21, 2023 The Most Reverend Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R., announces the following pastoral assignment: Reverend Fortunatus RUDAKEMWA is appointed administrator of St-Jean-Baptiste Parish, Pembroke. This appointment is effective April 28, 2023.

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  • Indigenous Reconciliation Fund Diocese of Pembroke

    Dioceses across Canada, in their continuing journey of seeking reconciliation with the Indigenous Peoples of what is now known as Canada, have voluntarily committed to contributing $30 million over five years innew funding to facilitate further reconciliation efforts. Dioceses have voluntarily committed to contributing these funds annually or in lump

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  • WEEKLY BULLETIN – April 18, 2023 (Ferial)

    No one has ascended into heaven except the one who descended from heaven, the Son of Man. (John 3.7b-15)   MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP Bishop’s Easter Message Bishop Guy Desrochers’ Easter message is available on YouTube at Happy Easter 2023 – Message from Bishop Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R. – YouTube or

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  • ARTICLE – Bringing Love, Hope and Healing Through the Gospel

    Bringing the Gospel to those around us is a powerful demonstration of love, as it provides the opportunity for them to receive the message of salvation through Jesus Christ and experience the hope, healing, and transformation that comes with it.  When we spread the Good News, we extend the possibility

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  • RCCDSB and RCDSB presents: The 2023 Indigenous Speaker Series

    Next April Feature Speaker: Dr. Pam Palmater on Tuesday, April 18th from 7-8:30 p.m. ‘Dr. Pamela Palmater is a Mi’kmaw citizen and member of the Eel River Bar First Nation in northern New Brunswick. Pam has been studying, volunteering and working for over 30 years on a wide range of

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  • WEEKLY BULLETIN – April 11, 2023 (Easter Octave)

    Mary Magdalene announced to the disciples: I have seen the Lord; she told them that Jesus had said these things to her. (John 20.11-18)   MESSAGES FROM THE BISHOP Bishop’s Easter Message Bishop Guy Desrochers’ Easter message is available on YouTube at Happy Easter 2023 – Message from Bishop Guy

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  • ARTICLE – Love: Our Fundamental Vocation

    What is love? Is it a simple concept or feeling? Love, for Catholics, is primarily a person who desires to be our constant and holy companion. This person is none other than Jesus, who sacrificed himself on the cross to demonstrate God’s boundless love for us. He assures us of

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  • Rebuild My Church

    One day while Saint Francis was praying before a crucifix in a church that was in need of repair and renovation, he heard Christ speak to him from the crucifix: “Francis, go and rebuild my Church.” At first, he thought it was a call to renovate the church building, but soon

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  • RCCDSB and RCDSB presents: The 2023 Indigenous Speaker Series

    Next April Feature Speaker: Twin Flames on Wednesday, April 12th from 7-8:30 p.m. Multi-Award-Winning chart-topping Canadian Indigenous Duo Twin Flames are a husband-wife band made up of Jaaji and, Chelsey June. Together they build bridges across cultures, continents, and styles, Twin Flames, provides a richness of personal history and musical

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  • WEEKLY BULLETIN – April 5, 2023 (Wednesday of Holy Week)

    The Son of Man goes as it is written of him, but woe to that one by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! (Matthew 26.14-26) MESSAGES FROM THE BISHOP Homily of Bishop Guy Desrochers for the Chrism Mass Given at the Cathedral in Pembroke, Tuesday, April 4, 2023 The

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  • Message from the Bishop for Easter

    Tuesday, April 4, 2023 Message from the Bishop for Easter Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, At last the great feast of Easter has arrived! A feast of life, of springtime and renewal that brings supernatural joy to our hearts. Let us then cease our weeping, for the life that

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  • Homily of Bishop Guy Desrochers for the Chrism Mass

    Given at the Cathedral in Pembroke, Tuesday, April 4, 2023 Homily of Bishop Guy Desrochers for the Chrism Mass The Chrism Mass is one of the most beautiful and meaningful liturgies that we celebrate during Holy Week, and I would add perhaps throughout the whole year. Why is that so?

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  • ARTICLE – Touched by the Master

    The old violin sat battered and worn, a relic of a forgotten time. Its strings were loose, and the wood was scarred, and the auctioneer’s voice was filled with apathy as he tried to sell it to the highest bidder. But no one wanted it; it was barely worth a

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  • RCCDSB and RCDSB presents: The 2023 Indigenous Speaker Series

    Next April Feature Speaker: Aimee Bailey on Wednesday, April 5th from 7-8:30 p.m. ‘Aimee Bailey is a Knowledge Keeper from the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation, the Spokesperson for The Circle of Turtle Lodge, and an Algonquin College graduate. She holds an Honours Degree in the Humanities from York University

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  • ARTICLE – A Man, a Dog, and the Ultimate Love

    Once upon a time, there was a man who adopted a loyal dog. The man loved the dog dearly, but as the dog aged, he made a tragic decision. He took the dog to a nearby lake, intending to drown him. In the middle of the lake, he tied a

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  • WEEKLY BULLETIN – March 28, 2023 (Ferial)

    When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will realize that I am he. (John 8.1-11) FROM THE DIOCESE We’ve moved! Please note the Diocesan Offices new mailing address effective immediately is: 284 Trafalgar Rd., Pembroke, ON K8A 5A8. Prayers For the repose of the soul of

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  • RCCDSB and RCDSB presents: The 2023 Indigenous Speaker Series

    Next March Feature Speakers: Three Nolans: Brandon, Ted, and Jordan, on Thursday, March 30th from 7-8:30 p.m. Three Nolans is made up of Ted Nolan, Brandon Nolan, and Jordan Nolan. This father-sons trio have all had robust hockey careers with many achievements at all levels. Ted both played and coached

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  • ARTICLE – The essence of evangelization

    Loving God and our neighbours is at the heart of evangelization and of what it means to follow Jesus. But how can we make this love tangible in our daily lives? Here are some simple yet effective ways to live in God’s love and communicate it to those around us.

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  • WEEKLY BULLETIN – March 21, 2023 (Ferial)

    At once the man was made well, and he took up his mat and began to walk. (John 5.1-16) FROM THE DIOCESE We’re moving! Please note the Diocesan Offices new mailing address effective March 22, 2023 will be: 284 Trafalgar Rd., Pembroke, ON K8A 5A8. Please note that there will

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  • ARTICLE – Loving Our Enemies and Reconciling with Others

    Jesus goes as far as to ask us to love our enemies and to pray for those who persecute us. This is a radical and transformative teaching, one that invites us to transcend anger and bitterness and to respond to hurtful acts with kindness and forgiveness.  The same forgiveness that

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  • RCCDSB and RCDSB presents: The 2023 Indigenous Speaker Series

    Next March Feature Speaker: Christy Jordan-Fenton on Tuesday, March 21st from 7-8:30 p.m. ‘Christy Jordan-Fenton spent her early years on a farm near Rimbey, Alberta. Her love of the outdoors began almost from birth and has influenced her in many ways. She now lives on a scenic prairie farm in

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  • WEEKLY BULLETIN – March 14, 2023 (Ferial)

    So my heavenly Father will not forgive you, if you do not forgive your brother or sister from your heart. (Matthew 18.21-35) FROM THE DIOCESE We’re moving! Please note the Diocesan Offices new mailing address effective March 22, 2023 will be: 284 Trafalgar Rd., Pembroke, ON K8A 5A8. FROM THE

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  • Prayer for Healing and Restoration

    Prayer for Healing and Restoration Heavenly Father, I come to you in prayer, knowing that you are the LORD who heals me (Exodus 15:26). I ask that you take away sickness, infirmity and pain from me and restore me to health (Psalm 103:2-3). I thank you for sending your Son

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