Message from Bishop Brehl on the election of Pope Leo XIV
Message from Bishop Brehl on the election of Pope Leo XIV
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We have a new pope : Leo XIV, formerly known as Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, O.S.A.. Born in Chicago, Illinois, on September 14, 1955. Member of the Order of Saint Augustine (O.S.A.). Missionary in Peru as priest and seminary professor. Bishop of Chiclayo, Peru. And, in 2023, Prefect of the
Continue readingPastoral Appointments – May 2025
The Most Reverend Michael Brehl, C.Ss.R. announces the following pastoral appointments: Reverend Kerry Brennan is appointed administrator of St. Michael Parish, Douglas, St. Pius V Parish, Osceola and Sacred Heart Mission, Cobden, while remaining pastor of St. Francis Xavier Parish, Renfrew and Most Precious Blood Parish, Calabogie. At the
Continue readingMessage from Bishop Brehl, upon the death of Pope Francis
April 21, 2025 Easter Monday Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, It was with deep grief that we received the news this morning that the Holy Father, Pope Francis, died today in Rome. In communion with the Catholic faithful across the Diocese, and with Catholics and people of good will
Continue readingEaster 2025 – Message from Bishop Michael Brehl, C.Ss.R.
Easter 2025 – Message from Bishop Michael Brehl, C.Ss.R. YouTube link : https://youtu.be/5eBX9h7MU5g Dear Brothers and Sisters, Christ is Risen! Alleluia! He is Risen indeed! Alleluia! After walking with Jesus through the Forty Days of Lent, we accompanied him to Jerusalem where we shared once again in his Last Supper.
Continue readingJubilee 2025 – Indulgence
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Continue readingDiocesan Pastoral Planning – letter from the bishop – January 14, 2025
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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