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Pastoral Appointments – September 1, 2022Chancery Office, Pembroke Solemnity of Sts Peter and Paul June 29, 2022 The Most Reverend Guy Desrochers, C.S.s.R. announces the following pastoral appointments to take effect September 1, 2022, unless otherwise noted. Reverend Mitchell BEACHEY is appointed Pastor of Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Pembroke and Paroisse St-Jean-Baptiste, Pembroke,
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – June 28, 2022 (St. Irenaeus, Bishop, Martyr)Jesus rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a calm. (Matthew 8.23-27) FROM THE DIOCESE Canada Day! Please note that the Diocesan Offices will be closed Friday, July 1st for Canada Day. Summer Office Hours. The Diocesan Offices will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday
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ARTICLE – Doing Church at HomeThe Catechism of the Catholic Church explains that “From the beginning, the core of the Church was often constituted by those who had become believers: ‘together with all [their] household.’ When they were converted, they desired that ‘their whole household’ should also be saved. These families who became believers were
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Statement from Bishop Guy Desrochers, CSsR regarding Fr. Chris ShallaMost Rev. Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R., issues the following statement: The Ontario Provincial Police has pressed charges against Father Chris Shalla in relation to the financial issues dating back to his time as pastor of St. Hedwig’s Parish, Barry’s Bay. As a result, Father Shalla has been granted an approved
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – June 21, 2022 (St. Aloysius Gonzaga, Religious)
Do to others as you would have them do to you. (Matthew 7.6, 12-14) BISHOP’S MESSAGE National Indigenous Peoples Day Today, June 21, is National Indigenous Peoples Day. This is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations,
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National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 21, 2022 National Indigenous Peoples Day Today, June 21, is National Indigenous Peoples Day. This is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples have made to our country and within our Church.
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ARTICLE – The Blind GirlThere was a blind girl who hated herself purely for the fact she was blind. The only person she didn’t hate was her loving boyfriend, as he was always there for her. She said that if she could only see the world, she would marry him. One day, someone donated
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Statement from Bishop Guy Desrochers CSsR
It is with profound sadness that Bishop Desrochers communicates to our community the following: In recent days the Diocese of Pembroke received historical allegations of the sexual abuse of minors against Reverend Norbert Cybulski, a retired priest of the Diocese. The persons making the reports are now adults but were
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – June 14, 2022 (Ferial)
Love your enemies. (Matthew 5.43-48) FROM THE DIOCESE 81st Annual Pilgrimage to the Shrine of St. Ann in Cormac, Ontario With Bishop Guy Desrochers, July 28 – 30, 7 p.m. & Sunday, July 31. Theme: “History of the Devotion to St. Ann”. Principal Pilgrimage Mass on Sunday at 11:00 a.m.
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ARTICLE – A Group of FrogsAs a group of frogs was traveling through the woods, two of them fell into a deep pit. When the other frogs crowded around the pit and saw how deep it was, they told the two frogs that there was no hope left for them. However, the two frogs decided
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – June 7, 2022 (Ferial)
You are the light of the world. (Matthew 5.13-16) FROM THE DIOCESE 81st Annual Pilgrimage to the Shrine of St. Ann in Cormac, Ontario With Bishop Guy Desrochers, July 28 – 30, 7 p.m. & Sunday, July 31. Theme: “History of the Devotion to St. Ann”. Principal Pilgrimage Mass on
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ARTICLE – The Elephant RopeHave you heard the story of the elephant rope? While walking through an elephant camp, a man noticed that the elephants weren’t being caged or chained. The only thing stopping them from escaping the camp was a piece of rope tied to one of their legs. He was completely confused
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – May 31, 2022 (The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary)
Why has this honour been given to me, that the mother of my Lord comes to me? (Luke 1.39-56) FROM THE DIOCESE 2022 Annual Pilgrimage to the Shrine of St. Ann The 2022 annual Cormac Pilgrimage to the Shrine of St. Ann will take place in Cormac, Ontario from Thursday,
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ARTICLE – A shared faith is a growing faithThe word of God tells us that as workers and friends of God, we should help people taste the goodness of the Lord through our life (Psalm 34:8), and be prepared to give an answer, with gentleness and respect, to everyone who asks us to give the reason for the
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – May 25, 2022 (Ferial)
When the Spirit of truth comes he will guide you into all the truth. (John 16.12-15) MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP The Ascension of Our Lord: becoming missionary in both absence and presence You have heard it in the Gospel of Saint Luke: the Ascension is an invitation to go out
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The Ascension of Our Lord: becoming missionary in both absence and presence
May 24, 2022 The Ascension of Our Lord: becoming missionary in both absence and presence You have heard it in the Gospel of Saint Luke: the Ascension is an invitation to go out and to bless! To do what? To “proclaim conversion to all nations”, says Jesus, and so that
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To Report a Catholic Bishop for Sexual Abuse or Cover-upIf you know a Catholic Bishop in Canada who is living and has committed sexual abuse or sexual misconduct, or has covered-up sexual abuse, you can report him to Church authorities via ClearView ConnectsTM, an independent and confidential ethics reporting service provided and financed by the Bishops of Canada.Click the “Submit Report”
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – April 26, 2022 (Ferial) Copy
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 Easter Message from Bishop Guy Desrochers Watch Most Rev. Guy Desrochers’ YouTube message here. FROM THE DIOCESE Donations for Relief Efforts in Ukraine Here are three links
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – May 3, 2022 (St. Philip and St. James, Apostles)
Have I been with you all this time, and you still do not know me? (John 14.6-14) MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP Easter Message from Bishop Guy Desrochers Watch Most Rev. Guy Desrochers’ YouTube message here. FROM THE DIOCESE No Weekly Bulletin Please note that the next Diocesan Weekly Bulletin is
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – April 26, 2022 (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 Easter Message from Bishop Guy Desrochers Watch Most Rev. Guy Desrochers’ YouTube message here. FROM THE DIOCESE Donations for Relief Efforts in Ukraine Here are three links
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – April 19, 2022 (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) MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP Easter Message from Bishop Guy Desrochers Watch Most Rev. Guy Desrochers’ YouTube message here. FROM THE DIOCESE Prayers Please pray for the
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – April 12, 2022 (Tuesday of Holy Week)
One of you will betray me; another will deny me three times. (John 13.21-33, 36-38) MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP Sunday Obligation to be restored effective April 9 Read Most Rev. Guy Desrochers’ decree here. FROM THE DIOCESE Diocesan Office Hours Please be advised that the diocesan offices will be closed
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