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  • Sunday obligation to be restored effective April 9

    In the name of God. The Most Reverend Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R. Bishop of Pembroke Whereas in March 2020 the Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Pembroke dispensed with the obligation to Sunday Mass in light of the coronavirus pandemic for the safety of the faithful and the common good; Whereas

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  • WEEKLY BULLETIN – March 22, 2022 (Ferial)

    So my heavenly Father will not forgive you, if you do not forgive your brother and sister from your heart. (Matthew 18.21-35) FROM THE DIOCESE March 25 – Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary On March 25, at 12 noon our time, Pope Francis will

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  • WEEKLY BULLETIN – March 15, 2022 (Ferial)

    The scribes and Pharisees do not practice what they teach. (Matthew 23.1-12) BISHOP’S MESSAGE  The great feast of St. Joseph Dear Brothers and Sisters, On Saturday, March 19, we will once again have the opportunity to celebrate the feast of the good and great St. Joseph, patron of the universal

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  • The great feast of St. Joseph

    March 15, 2022 The great feast of St. Joseph  Dear Brothers and Sisters, On Saturday, March 19, we will once again have the opportunity to celebrate the feast of the good and great St. Joseph, patron of the universal Church. It is an opportunity to remember how this humble servant

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  • WEEKLY BULLETIN – March 8, 2022 (Ferial)

    Pray in this way. (Matthew 6.7-15) BISHOP’S MESSAGES Diocesan Letter to Parishioners for Share Lent Please read Bishop Guy Desrochers’ letter here. Canada, land of refuge for Ukrainian immigrants Dear Brothers and Sisters, The war that is currently raging in Ukraine is an opportunity for us not only to pray

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  • Canada, land of refuge for Ukrainian immigrants

    March 8, 2022 Canada, land of refuge for Ukrainian immigrants  Dear Brothers and Sisters, The war that is currently raging in Ukraine is an opportunity for us not only to pray and offer our multifaceted assistance to this fragile and scorned people, but also a moment to remember the history

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  • WEEKLY BULLETIN – March 1, 2022 (Ferial)

    You will receive a hundredfold now in this age, and in the age to come eternal life. (Mark 10.28-31) BISHOP’S MESSAGES Diocesan Letter to Parishioners for Share Lent Please read Bishop Guy Desrochers’ letter here. Becoming saints in 40 days! Dear Brothers and Sisters, Here we are already in the

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  • Becoming saints in 40 days!

    March 1, 2022 Becoming saints in 40 days!  Dear Brothers and Sisters, Here we are already in the season of Lent, when God calls us to renew the covenant that he once offered to our ancestors in faith. The word “covenant” immediately brings to mind a commitment of fidelity in

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  • Diocesan Letter to Parishioners for Share Lent

    Dear friends in Christ, This year, as we approach Ash Wednesday and mark the beginning of Lent, let us remember that the liturgical season of Lent is a season of conversion. It is a time set apart for deepening our relationship with Christ and seeking inner transformation through fasting, prayer,

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  • Coffee, Conversation, and Synodality

    Synod of Bishops Undersecretary Nathalie Becquart said, “Synodality begins with coffee.” Indeed, a conversation over coffee can be a humble way to listen to people’s experiences with the Church. And this is especially true for the disaffiliated, as they rarely attend church events and are unlikely to participate in a

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  • A Discussion on Parish Renewal & Evangelisation with Daniel Ang

    Thursday 24 February 2022 – 7 PM Sydney/Melbourne Time Deepening our understanding of how to share our faith with others has become an urgent need in our time. Join Kevin Bailey and Daniel Ang for a discussion on how we can foster renewal and evangelization in our parishes by helping people

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  • WEEKLY BULLETIN – February 22, 2022 (Chair of St. Peter, Apostle)

    You are Peter; I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 16.13-19) FROM THE DIOCESE Pastoral Appointment – February 19, 2022 The Most Reverend Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R., announces the following pastoral appointment: Reverend Jerry Gauvreau, a priest of the Companions of the Cross, has been assigned

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  • WEEKLY BULLETIN – February 15, 2022 (Ferial)

    Beware the yeast of the Pharisees and Herod. (Mark 8.14-21) FROM THE DIOCESE Family Day Please note that the Diocesan Offices will be closed on Monday, February 21st, and will reopen on Tuesday, February 22nd at 8:30 a.m. Permanent Diaconate – Retirement Notice Reverend Deacon Michael Doherty, an incardinate permanent

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  • WEEKLY BULLETIN – February 8, 2022 (Ferial)

    You abandon the commandment of God and hold to human tradition. (Mark 7.1-13) FROM THE DIOCESE Permanent Diaconate – Retirement Notice Reverend Deacon Michael Doherty, an incardinate permanent deacon of the Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall, has retired, and concluded his ministry at St. John Chrysostom Parish, Arnprior in January 2022. Deacon

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  • ARTICLE – Six Unique Features of Missional Parishes

    “Success is nothing more than a few disciplines practiced every day”, said Jim Rohn, an entrepreneur and personal development coach. In the context of our parishes, a question arises:  What pastoral disciplines should we practice to make disciples? 1 – Prayer A strong spiritual foundation is necessary for parishes to

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  • WEEKLY BULLETIN – February 1, 2022 (Ferial)

    Young woman, I say to you, get up. (Mark 5.21-43) BISHOP’S MESSAGE Abolishing Borders Dear Brothers and Sisters, Last Sunday’s gospel tells of Jesus entering the synagogue in Nazareth, the place where he spent much of his youth, and reading from the book of Isaiah. This particular passage foretold the

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  • Abolishing Borders

    February 1, 2022 Abolishing Borders  Dear Brothers and Sisters, Last Sunday’s gospel tells of Jesus entering the synagogue in Nazareth, the place where he spent much of his youth, and reading from the book of Isaiah. This particular passage foretold the day when God would be reconciled with people through

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  • WEEKLY BULLETIN – January 25, 2022 (The Conversion of St. Paul the Apostle)

    Go forth into the whole world. Preach the good news. (Mark 16.15-18) FROM THE DIOCESE Promotional Video of the Synod 2021-2023 Pope Francis has launched the Synod on Synodality, an ambitious global process of listening to the faithful. He is asking every Catholic to help discern what the Holy Spirit

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  • ARTICLE – Steps Towards Becoming A Missional Parish

    Missional here, missional there — the word seems to be everywhere these days. But where should it actually be used? Well, in at least two places:  missional disciples and missional parishes. The Church is missional by nature, which is why parishes should work to assume their identity and become more

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  • WEEKLY BULLETIN – January 18, 2022 (Ferial)

    The sabbath was made for people, and not people for the sabbath. (Mark 2.23-28) FROM THE DIOCESE The Synod’s Questions The Synod’s questions can now be answered on our website at https://pembrokediocese.com/article/you-can-now-answer-the-synods-questions-online/. Ontario Restrictions Premier Doug Ford announced a number of COVID-related restrictions. Please note the following for the Diocesan

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  • ARTICLE – What Is Evangelization, And How Should It Be Carried Out?

    The western world has a large number of Christians who do not openly share their faith with others. This act is perceived by many as proselytizing, making them unwilling to evangelize. Yet the mission of the Church is to proclaim the Gospel. Christ himself was sent by the Father “to

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  • WEEKLY BULLETIN – January 11, 2022 (Ferial)

    Jesus taught them as one having authority. (Mark 1.21-28) BISHOP’S MESSAGE Oh, that you would rend the heavens and come down! Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The Feast of the Baptism of Jesus, which we celebrated last Sunday, brings the Christmas cycle to a close. We are now beginning

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  • Oh, that you would rend the heavens and come down!

    January 11, 2022 Oh, that you would rend the heavens and come down!  Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The Feast of the Baptism of Jesus, which we celebrated last Sunday, brings the Christmas cycle to a close. We are now beginning the cycle of “Ordinary Time”. Let me elaborate

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  • WEEKLY BULLETIN – January 4, 2022 (Ferial)

    In the feeding of the crowd, Jesus reveals himself as a prophet. (Mark 6.34-44) FROM THE DIOCESE The Synod’s Questions The Synod’s questions can now be answered on our website at https://pembrokediocese.com/article/you-can-now-answer-the-synods-questions-online/. Ontario Restrictions Premier Doug Ford announced a number of COVID-related restrictions. Please note the following for the Diocesan

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