January 14, 2025 Dear Sisters and Brothers of the Diocese of Pembroke, As Pilgrims of Hope, we have begun this New Year and inaugurated the Jubilee, walking together as we follow Jesus our Redeemer. Accompanied by Mary, we want to embrace the future with hope! I write to you today
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The episcopal ordination and installation of Most Reverend Michael Brehl as 10th bishop of Pembroke will take place at St. Columbkille Cathedral (188 Renfrew Street, Pembroke, Ontario) on Thursday, August 15th, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Time). The event will be recorded and uploaded to YouTube shortly afterwards and where
Continue readingReverend Michael Brehl, C.S.s.R. named the 10th Bishop of Pembroke With great cause for rejoicing, I announce that today that our Holy Father, Pope Francis has named Reverend Michael Brehl, C.S.s.R. as the 10th Bishop of Pembroke. Father Brehl was born in Toronto in 1955 and entered the Congregation of
Continue readingReverend George Ryan Holly, diocesan administrator, announces the following appointments: Retirement Reverend Timothy MOYLE retires from parish ministry on 30 June 2024. The Diocese extends gratitude and appreciation to Father Moyle and wishes him good health in this new chapter of his priestly ministry. Newly Ordained Rev Mr. Lukas ČASTA,
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Update February 2, 2024 : Dioceses across Canada, in their continuing journey of seeking reconciliation with the Indigenous Peoples of what is now known as Canada, have voluntarily committed to contributing $30 million over five years innew funding to facilitate further reconciliation efforts. Dioceses have voluntarily committed to contributing these
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In order to better help us serve the needs of parishioners, the Diocesan Action Circle has prepared a short anonymous survey. The answers to the survey questions will direct the work around Reconciliation with Indigenous People in the Diocese. To access the survey, please click the following link: https://forms.gle/LRfMwNTBEmgKQV7w5. You
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Chancery Office, Pembroke November 3, 2023 Prior to his installation in Moncton, Archbishop Desrochers granted permission for Deacon Christopher Barrett to exercise diaconal ministry in the Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall. Deacon Chris has been assigned by Archbishop Marcel Damphousse to assist at Holy Cross Parish in Ottawa effective November 2, 2023.
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