March 8, 2022 Canada, land of refuge for Ukrainian immigrants Dear Brothers and Sisters, The war that is currently raging in Ukraine is an opportunity for us not only to pray and offer our multifaceted assistance to this fragile and scorned people, but also a moment to remember the history
Continue readingMarch 1, 2022 Becoming saints in 40 days! Dear Brothers and Sisters, Here we are already in the season of Lent, when God calls us to renew the covenant that he once offered to our ancestors in faith. The word “covenant” immediately brings to mind a commitment of fidelity in
Continue readingDear friends in Christ, This year, as we approach Ash Wednesday and mark the beginning of Lent, let us remember that the liturgical season of Lent is a season of conversion. It is a time set apart for deepening our relationship with Christ and seeking inner transformation through fasting, prayer,
Continue readingThursday 24 February 2022 – 7 PM Sydney/Melbourne Time Deepening our understanding of how to share our faith with others has become an urgent need in our time. Join Kevin Bailey and Daniel Ang for a discussion on how we can foster renewal and evangelization in our parishes by helping people
Continue readingFebruary 1, 2022 Abolishing Borders Dear Brothers and Sisters, Last Sunday’s gospel tells of Jesus entering the synagogue in Nazareth, the place where he spent much of his youth, and reading from the book of Isaiah. This particular passage foretold the day when God would be reconciled with people through
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The western world has a large number of Christians who do not openly share their faith with others. This act is perceived by many as proselytizing, making them unwilling to evangelize. Yet the mission of the Church is to proclaim the Gospel. Christ himself was sent by the Father “to
Continue readingJanuary 11, 2022 Oh, that you would rend the heavens and come down! Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The Feast of the Baptism of Jesus, which we celebrated last Sunday, brings the Christmas cycle to a close. We are now beginning the cycle of “Ordinary Time”. Let me elaborate
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Chancery Office, Pembroke December 22, 2021 The Most Reverend Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R. announces the following pastoral appointment: On December 31, 2021 Father Peter Do will conclude his ministry at St. Pierre, Fort Coulonge, St Charles Borromeo, Otter Lake, St Elizabeth, Vinton and Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Waltham. As
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The Church of God is convoked in Synod. Through this convocation, Pope Francis invites the whole Church to reflect on the life and mission of the Church. The diocese of Pembroke has prepared five questions for the Synod. Catholics residing in the diocese can now answer these questions by clicking
Continue readingDecember 20, 2021 An unusual Christmas! Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, It’s a funny title to use as we approach the great feast of Christmas, considering that it has always been an unusual and extraordinary feast on its own! This year, however, the Christmas celebrations in Quebec are shaping
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