Sunday obligation to be restored effective April 9
In the name of God. The Most Reverend Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R. Bishop of Pembroke Whereas in March 2020 the Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Pembroke dispensed with the obligation to Sunday Mass in light of the coronavirus pandemic for the safety of the faithful and the common good; Whereas
Continue readingThe great feast of St. Joseph
March 15, 2022 The great feast of St. Joseph Dear Brothers and Sisters, On Saturday, March 19, we will once again have the opportunity to celebrate the feast of the good and great St. Joseph, patron of the universal Church. It is an opportunity to remember how this humble servant
Continue readingCanada, land of refuge for Ukrainian immigrants
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 readingBecoming saints in 40 days!
March 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 readingDiocesan Letter to Parishioners for Share Lent
Dear 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 readingA Discussion on Parish Renewal & Evangelisation with Daniel Ang
Thursday 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 readingAbolishing Borders
February 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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ARTICLE – What Is Evangelization, And How Should It Be Carried Out?
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 readingOh, that you would rend the heavens and come down!
January 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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