Chancery Office, Pembroke October 7, 2023 The Most Reverend Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R., announces the following pastoral assignments: Reverend Kenneth O’Brien concludes his pastorship of St. James, Eganville, Our Lady of Nativity, Pikwàkanagàn, and St. Ann’s, Cormac and retires from parish ministry, effective November 7, 2023. We express gratitude to Father
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Jesus set his face to go to Jerusalem. (Luke 9.51-56) FROM THE DIOCESE Thanksgiving Weekend The Diocesan Offices will be closed on Monday, October 9th, and will reopen on Tuesday, October 10th at 8:30 a.m. Healing Service with Eucharistic Adoration At St. Anne Parish, 241 Second Street, Mattawa on Tuesday,
Continue readingThose who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will save it. (Luke 9.23-26) FROM THE DIOCESE Healing Service with Eucharistic Adoration At St. Anne Parish, 241 Second Street, Mattawa on Tuesday, October 3rd from 7-8:15 p.m. Guest speaker: Father
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A fundamental aspect of evangelization is welcoming visitors and guests into the parish. This first impression sets the tone for the rest of their time in the church and will usually not be forgotten. The art of greeting is more than just a customary gesture; it embodies the values of
Continue readingYoung man, I say to you, rise! (Luke 7.11-17) FROM THE DIOCESE Pastoral Appointment 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
Continue readingChancery 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
Continue readingGive 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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