Chancery Office, Pembroke September 18, 2023 The Most Reverend Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R. announces the following pastoral appointment: Reverend Stephen Helferty is assigned to spend a year of discernment for the possibility of religious life. Father Helferty does this as a priest in good standing with the Diocese of Pembroke and
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Based on the book “Creating the Evangelizing Parish” by DeSiano and Boyack, here are the characteristics of an evangelizing parish. Kenneth Boyack, C.S.P. was Director of the Paulist National Catholic Evangelization Association and is Consultant to the to the U.S. Bishops’ Committee on Evangelization Frank DeSiano, C.S.P. is president of
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Evangelization can encompass various dimensions, each serving a unique role in sharing the Gospel. Some of these dimensions include: 1. **Relational Evangelization:** This dimension emphasizes building personal relationships and connections with individuals. It involves sharing one’s faith through conversations, acts of kindness, and personal testimonies. 2. **Intellectual Evangelization:** This aspect focuses
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In Western culture, success is often described as becoming famous, rich or powerful. Surprisingly, dictionaries make no reference to the search for meaning, fulfillment, happiness or human relationships. Isn’t that odd? Doesn’t it seem counterintuitive? In the book of Deuteronomy, we read: “If you obey the Lord your God and
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Give me, here and now, John’s head on a platter. (Mark 6.17-29) FROM THE DIOCESE Mass of Thanksgiving for the Episcopal Ministry of the Most Reverend Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R. as the Ninth Bishop of Pembroke Mass of Thanksgiving for the Episcopal Ministry of the Most Reverend Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R. as
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Pope Francis has often emphasized the importance of evangelization and the role of every member of the Church in spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ. In his Apostolic Exhortation Evangelii Gaudium, he states that “All the baptized, whatever their position in the Church or their level of instruction in
Continue readingIt is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God. (Matthew 19.23-30) BISHOP’S MESSAGE Homily for the Feast of Saint Anne in Cormac July 30, 2023 Dear faithful and pilgrims who have gathered here today
Continue readingThe Mighty One has done great things for me; God has lifted up the lowly. (Luke 1.39-56) BISHOP’S MESSAGE Homily for the Feast of Saint Anne in Cormac July 30, 2023 Dear faithful and pilgrims who have gathered here today in large numbers to honour Good Saint Anne on her
Continue readingEvery plant my heavenly Father has not planted will be uprooted. (Matthew 15.1-2, 10-14) BISHOP’S MESSAGE Homily for the Feast of Saint Anne in Cormac July 30, 2023 Dear faithful and pilgrims who have gathered here today in large numbers to honour Good Saint Anne on her feast day, I
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Rural parishes face a unique set of challenges that can make evangelization and vitality seem like insurmountable goals. Declining and aging populations, few resources, and maintenance burdens on aging buildings can all contribute to a sense of struggle or even despair. However, with intentionality, creativity, and a focus on empowering
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