Whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother. (Mark 3.31-35) FROM THE DIOCESE Prayers For the repose of the soul of Mrs. Betty Margaret Barrett, mother of Deacon Christopher Barrett, who passed away on Monday, January 16th in her 94th year. FROM THE CCCB 2023
Continue readingThe sabbath was made for people, and not people for the sabbath. (Mark 2.23-28) FROM THE DIOCESE Ordo Liturgical Calendars for 2022-23 Ordo Liturgical Calendars for 2022-23 are presently available for purchase at the Chancery Office for only $20/copy on a first-come, first-served basis. If interested, please contact Donna Biggs
Continue readingHis was a new teaching with authority. (Mark 1.21-28) FROM THE DIOCESE Ordo Liturgical Calendars for 2022-23 Ordo Liturgical Calendars for 2022-23 are presently available for purchase at the Chancery Office for only $20/copy on a first-come, first-served basis. If interested, please contact Donna Biggs at 613 732-7933 ext. 203
Continue readingWe have found the Messiah. (John 1.35-42) MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP Mass of the Dead for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Please read Bishop Desrochers’ message on the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI here. FROM THE DIOCESE Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, 1927-2022 Please pray for the repose of the soul
Continue readingYou will conceive in your womb and bear a son. (Luke 1.26-38) FROM THE DIOCESE Christmas Holiday Schedule The Chancery Office will be closed from Friday, December 23rd at noon to Monday, January 2nd, inclusively. It will re-open on Tuesday, January 3rd. The staff at the Diocesan Administration Office takes
Continue readingJohn the Baptist came and the sinners believed him. (Matthew 21.28-32) FROM THE DIOCESE Ordo Liturgical Calendars for 2022-23 Ordo Liturgical Calendars for 2022-23 are presently available for purchase at the Chancery Office for only $20/copy on a first-come, first-served basis. If interested, please contact Donna Biggs at 613 732-7933
Continue readingGod does not desire the loss of the little ones. (Matthew 18.12-14) FROM THE DIOCESE Chancery Office Closed on December 8th Please note that on Thursday, December 8th the Chancery Office will not be open, as staff members will be involved with the Day of Reflection for Secretaries being held
Continue readingJesus exults in the Holy Spirit. (Luke 10.21-24) FROM THE DIOCESE Pastoral Letter from Bishop Guy Desrochers Evangelization and the Reform of Diocesan Structures (dated November 17, 2022). Ordo Liturgical Calendars for 2022-23 Ordo Liturgical Calendars for 2022-23 are presently available for purchase at the Chancery Office for only $20/copy
Continue readingThe days will come when not one stone will be left upon another. (Luke 21.5-11) MESSAGES FROM THE BISHOP Appeal Letter – Evangelization Collection Please read Bishop Desrochers’ appeal letter from the Office of the Bishop here. The War in Ukraine – A Call to Prayer, Fasting, and Action The
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Evangelization and the Reform of Diocesan Structures Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: As you are already aware, I have asked for an accurate count of the number of people attending Mass each weekend during an entire year. This is one of the many initiatives that we need to undertake
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