Evangelization, at its core, is an expression of love rooted in our faith as followers of Christ. It is not merely a responsibility but a heartfelt calling to share the Good News with others, extending the transformative and saving power of God’s love. To fulfill this mission, it is important
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You are the light of the world. (Matthew 5.13-16) FROM THE DIOCESE Healing Service with Eucharistic Adoration At St. Lawrence O’Toole Parish, 19450 Opeongo Line, Barry’s Bay on Tuesday, June 13th from 7-8:15 p.m. Guest speaker: Father Réal Ouellette. All are welcome! Walk The Opeongo Line, July 27-30, 2023 Join
Continue readingGive to the emperor the things that are the emperor’s, and to God the things that are God’s. (Mark 12.13-17) FROM THE DIOCESE Ordination to the Transitional Diaconate – Mr. Lukas Časta With great joy, we announce the ordination to the Diaconate of Mr. Lukas Časta, a native of St.
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Becoming a missionary parish begins by organizing various prayer activities for the renewal of the parish and for the people we seek to reach. The next step is for parishioners to focus on building new relationships, opening channels of communication and creating an environment conducive to spiritual discussion. This is
Continue readingYou will receive a hundredfold now in this age, and in the age to come eternal life. (Mark 10.28-31) FROM THE DIOCESE Ordination to the Transitional Diaconate – Mr. Lukas Časta With great joy, we announce the ordination to the Diaconate of Mr. Lukas Časta, a native of St.
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The evangelization team of the Diocese of Pembroke is fully dedicated to its primary mission of assisting parishes, communities, and other Catholic groups within the diocese in reaching out to those who do not have faith or have abandoned it. The team continues to emphasize the importance of prayer. Over
Continue readingFather, glorify your Son so that the Son may glorify you. (John 17.1-11a) FROM THE DIOCESE Ordination to the Transitional Diaconate – Mr. Lukas Časta With great joy, we announce the ordination to the Diaconate of Mr. Lukas Časta, a native of St. Hedwig Parish, Barry’s Bay, on
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Prayer to Receive the Spiritual Gifts of The Holy Spirit Heavenly Father, I come before You, recognizing Your infinite love and grace. You are the source of all goodness and the giver of every perfect gift. I beseech You today to activate within me the gifts of the Holy Spirit
Continue readingPeace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. (John 14.27-31a) MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP Bishop’s Easter Message Bishop Guy Desrochers’ Easter message is available on YouTube at Happy Easter 2023 – Message from Bishop Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R. – YouTube or on our official Facebook page at
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In the New Testament, St. Paul explains that Christ commissioned him to proclaim the Gospel using the language of the cross, stating that this language is the very power of God (1 Corinthians 1:17-18). The language of the cross refers to the proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, centered
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