Message 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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Episcopal Ordination
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
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Reverend 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 readingPastoral Appointments – June 2024
Reverend 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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