The Most Reverend Michael Brehl, C.Ss.R. announces the following: Retirements Reverend Kerry Brennan retires from full-time parish ministry with the status of retired priest. Reverend Patrick Dobec retires from full-time parish ministry with the status of retired priest. Reverend John Lacey retires from full-time parish ministry with the status
Continue readingHere is the email address to send your questions about pastoral planning: planning@pembrokediocese.com
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Here is a video of the main presentations given at the Regional Meetings of the Diocese of Pembroke. Please note that a separate video will compile the questions answered by Bishop Brehl, while respecting the privacy of the individuals who asked the questions. Any questions concerning the Pastoral Planning can
Continue readingPlease note that it is my intention to have a properly assembled video of the presentations that were given at the regional meetings (thus far) online by Monday, February 23, evening. In a second phase, I will gather the answers that were given by Bishop Brehl to the many questions
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We stand before You, Holy Spirit as we gather together in Your name. With You alone to guide us, make Yourself at home in our hearts; teach us the way we must go and how we are to pursue it. We are weak and sinful; do not let us promote disorder.
Continue readingDiocese of Pembroke: Overview Report of Parishes (2025) This report provides a comprehensive report of the current state of the Diocese of Pembroke’s nearly 55 parishes, as drawn from the most recent five-year financial data and parish profiles across its five deaneries: Mattawa, Pembroke, Renfrew, Pontiac, and Barry’s Bay.
Continue readingDiocese of Pembroke: Summary Report (2025) The Diocese of Pembroke’s 55 parishes face converging crises requiring immediate strategic response, yet they also possess significant strengths. The diocese can seek deeper renewal, not just survive, but only with the guidance of the Holy Spirit to grant us a clear vision as
Continue readingPembroke, January 25, 2026 Sunday of the Word of God Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, On this Sunday of the Word of God, the Church reminds us that “the Word of Christ dwells among you!” (Col. 3:16). In his General Audience on January 14, Pope Leo reflected on this
Continue readingMedia Release from Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) Thursday, December 04 2025 (Ottawa) — The Liberal government has reached an agreement with the Bloc Québécois concerning an amendment to eliminate the religious exemption clause from Canada’s hate speech legislation in Section 319 (3) (b) of the Criminal Code. This
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