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Take off your boxing gloves!To advance, to grow in holiness, to “possess God” as St. John the Evangelist says, we must fight to earn the reward that the Lamb will give to the victor who perseveres to the end (Rev 3:21). On several occasions, Saint Paul reminds us that we must “fight the good
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Hope, Gratitude, and SolidarityA Message to Canadians from Religious Leaders in Canada in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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A virus that spreads in the head, in the heart and on the lips!
You’d think COVID-19 would only infiltrate the lungs. But obviously it’s spreading far beyond that vital organ! First, in the head: it makes us extremely fearful and afraid of death and suffering; then in the heart: it creates feelings of anxiety, phobia, loneliness, even panic in some people. A little
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Norms for the Celebration of the Sacraments, Spring 2020We must balance the common good of the people regarding their health and possible exposure to the Covid-19 Coronavirus and their spiritual needs at this time.
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Pastoral Letter – March 22, 2020I am writing to you on the Fourth Sunday of Lent. Across each of our dioceses, the provinces, the country and the continent, Sunday Mass has been celebrated in private by our pastors. This Sunday has been a unique experience as we feel the absence of a Sunday Mass together.
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COVID-19 – All Masses CancelledPastoral Centre, Kingston March 17, 2020 My dear Priests, Deacons, Religious and Faithful, The civil authorities in Ontario have announced that the Province is under a state of emergency effective immediately. Accordingly, all Sunday Masses, weekday Masses and public church events will be cancelled until further notice. Pastors and Administrators
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Archbishop’s Lenten Message 2020Chancery Office, Pembroke Ash Wednesday, February 26, 2020 My dear Faithful of the Archdiocese of Kingston and the Diocese of Pembroke, My greetings in the Lord Jesus. Our observance of Ash Wednesday begins our precious spiritual pilgrimage towards the Easter celebration. | am very much looking forward to this Holy
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Guidelines on Protecting Minors From Sexual AbuseNovember 15, 2019. In light of questions recently raised regarding the efforts of the Catholic Church in Canada to respond to the legacy of clergy sexual abuse, for example by way of the publication of names of the “credibly accused”, the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) wishes to provide
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Pastoral Letter – July 9, 2019
Chancery Office, Kingston July 9, 2019 My dear faithful of the Archdiocese and Diocese, As I begin my final months of episcopal service in the Diocese of Pembroke and begin my ministry in the Archdiocese of Kingston, I wish to write a joint letter to you. I do this because
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Archbishop Mulhall named Administrator for the Diocese of Pembroke
Chancery Office, Pembroke April 1, 2019 Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop Mulhall Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Pembroke. The appointment will be in effect until the new Bishop takes canonical possession or until the Holy See makes other provisions. -30-
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Pastoral Letter – March 28, 2019
Chancery Office, Pembroke March 28, 2019 My dear Priests, Deacons, Religious and faithful of the Diocese of Pembroke, It is with a certain amount of sadness that I address this message to you on the announcement that I will be leaving the diocese. These years have been filled with many
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Pastoral Letter – Euthanasia
Chancery Office, Pembroke September 5, 2016 My dear faithful, The events of the past year regarding euthanasia have been a very troubling experience. On June 17, 2016, Bill C – 14 received royal assent, making euthanasia and assisted suicide legal in Canada. In supporting euthanasia, both private and institutional voices
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