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
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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
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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
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
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,
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
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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
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Sunday, July 30, 2023 Homily for the Feast of Saint Anne in Cormac Dear faithful and pilgrims who have gathered here today in large numbers to honour Good Saint Anne
Continue readingAs the weeds are collected and burned with fire, so will it be at the end of the age. (Matthew 13.36-43) BISHOP’S MESSAGE Message to the Clergy, Religious Communities, and
Continue readingIndeed, you will drink my cup. (Matthew 20.20-28) BISHOP’S MESSAGE Message to the Clergy, Religious Communities, and Catholic Faithful of the Diocese of Pembroke July 14, 2023 Dear Brother Priests
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