Diocese of Pembroke

His was a new teaching with authority. (Mark 1. 21-28) MESSAGES FROM THE BISHOP Dear clergy and faithful, The liturgical time of Christmas has already ended this past Sunday with the feast of the Baptism of Our Lord Jesus, to make way for so-called “Ordinary Time”. This feast reminds us

In the feeding of the crowd, Jesus reveals himself as a prophet. (Mark 6. 34-44) MESSAGES FROM THE BISHOP Dear clergy and faithful, We have just celebrated the great feast of the Epiphany. From now on, God’s salvation becomes universal, for He is no longer reserved only for the people

The Mighty One has done great things for me. (Luke 1.46-56) MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP Dear clergy and faithful, Today a Saviour is born to you! Who would have believed or even imagined that one day the Creator of the universe would choose to stoop down to become a tiny

John the Baptist came and the sinners believed him. (Matthew 21.28-32) MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP Dear clergy and faithful, Today, I would like to draw your attention to the decree that Pope Francis issued last week dedicating a “special year of St. Joseph”. This year will take place from December

Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with you. (Luke 1.26-38) MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP Dear clergy and faithful, Today, the Catholic Church has reason to rejoice, for she celebrates the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary! A few centuries after the death and resurrection of

[save_as_pdf_pdfcrowd page_size=’letter’ button_background_color=’red’] Jesus exults in the Holy Spirit. (Luke 10.21-24) MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP Dear clergy and faithful, The time of Advent (from the Latin “adventus” meaning “coming, dawn“) has just begun. For the next four weeks, we have a golden opportunity to prepare ourselves inwardly for the Saviour’s

The days will come when not one stone will be left upon another. (Luke 21.5-11) MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP Dear clergy and faithful, We have just celebrated the feast of Christ, King of the Universe this weekend. This great feast comes to close the whole cycle of the current liturgical

The Son of Man came to seek out and to save the lost. (Luke 19.1-10) MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP Dear faithful and clergy, I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to participate in “Red Wednesday in Canada” on Wednesday, November 18, 2020. This is an initiative offered

We are worthless slaves; we have done only what we ought to have done! (Luke 17.7-10) MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP Dear faithful and clergy, During the last week of October 2020, two statements by Pope Francis concerning homosexuals made headlines around the world: “Homosexuals have the right to be in

Go out into the roads and lanes, and compel people to come in, so that my house may be filled. (Luke 14.15-24) MESSAGES FROM THE BISHOP Dear faithful and clergy, Since my official arrival on July 3rd, I have had to spend a lot of time studying, consulting, and understanding

The seed grew and became a tree. (Luke 13.18-21) FROM THE DIOCESE Ecclesia The October 2020 issue of the Diocesan newsletter, Ecclesia, is now available in parishes. It is also available here on the Diocesan website. Prayers For the repose of the soul of Mrs. Magdalen Helen “Margaret” McFarlane, mother

Blessed are those slaves whom the master finds alert when he comes. (Luke 12.35-38) FROM THE DIOCESE Prayers For the repose of the soul of Mrs. Laura Tomasini, grandmother of Rev. Anthony Burchat, who passed away on Tuesday, October 13th. Please also pray for the consolation of Father Burchat and the

Give alms, and everything will be made clean for you. (Luke 11.37-41) FROM THE DIOCESE Pastoral Appointment Most Rev. Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R, announced that Rev. Anthony Burchat was appointed to Parochial Vicar at St. Columbkille Cathedral. This appointment took effect October 1, 2020. Pastoral Appointment Rev. William J. Kenney will

Martha welcomed Jesus into her home. Mary chose the better part. (Luke 10.38-42) FROM THE DIOCESE Thanksgiving Weekend The Diocesan Offices will be closed on Monday, October 12th, and will reopen on Tuesday, October 13th at 8:30 a.m. Pastoral Appointment Most Rev. Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R, announced that Rev. Anthony Burchat

You will see the Son of Man, with angels ascending and descending upon him. (John 1.47-51) FROM THE DIOCESE Pastoral Appointment Most Rev. Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R, announces that Rev. Anthony Burchat is appointed to Parochial Vicar at St. Columbkille Cathedral. This appointment takes effect October 1, 2020. Pastoral Appointment Rev.

My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and do it. (Luke 8. 19-21) FROM THE DIOCESE New Office Hours Please note that the Diocesan Offices are now open from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Bishop Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R. Installation Video Bishop