Hope, Gratitude, and Solidarity
A 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 2020
We 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, 2020
I 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 Cancelled
Pastoral 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 2020
Chancery 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 Abuse
November 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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