Message from Bishop Brehl on the election of Pope Leo XIV
Message from Bishop Brehl on the election of Pope Leo XIV
Continue readingPope Leo XIV
We have a new pope : Leo XIV, formerly known as Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, O.S.A.. Born in Chicago, Illinois, on September 14, 1955. Member of the Order of Saint Augustine (O.S.A.). Missionary in Peru as priest and seminary professor. Bishop of Chiclayo, Peru. And, in 2023, Prefect of the
Continue readingPastoral Appointments – May 2025
The Most Reverend Michael Brehl, C.Ss.R. announces the following pastoral appointments: Reverend Kerry Brennan is appointed administrator of St. Michael Parish, Douglas, St. Pius V Parish, Osceola and Sacred Heart Mission, Cobden, while remaining pastor of St. Francis Xavier Parish, Renfrew and Most Precious Blood Parish, Calabogie. At the
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ARTICLE – Authentic Evangelization and the Avoidance of Fanaticism
From the moment Jesus charged his disciples, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations…” (Matthew 28:19–20), evangelization has been woven into the very DNA of the Church. Vatican II reminds us that the pilgrim Church exists “to be…a universal sacrament of salvation,” compelled by divine love to share the Gospel
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ARTICLE – The Kingdom Is at Hand — But What Does That Really Mean?
“The Kingdom of heaven is at hand.” When Jesus first declared these words, He wasn’t offering a poetic image or a distant hope—He was announcing a new reality that had already begun. And today, this same announcement echoes through time, calling us to rise and proclaim it anew. This is
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – May 6, 2025 (St. François de Laval, Bishop)
I am the good shepherd. (John 10.11-16) FROM THE DIOCESE Mothers’ Day – May 11th Let us pray for those women in our lives who, in general, were the first to teach us to have confidence in ourselves and in life. Prayers For the repose of the soul of Sister
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ARTICLE – Evangelization: Why Relationships Matter More Than You Think
At first glance, the rise of Christianity across the ancient world may seem like a miracle of mass conversions, royal decrees, or eloquent sermons. But what if the true catalyst was something far more ordinary—yet infinitely more powerful? Sociological research and historical analysis point toward a surprisingly consistent truth: the
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ARTICLE – Evangelization: The Joy of Sharing the Best News Ever
Evangelization is not merely the transmission of religious facts or doctrines—it is the proclamation of the best news anyone could ever hear: that a relationship with the living God is possible, transformative, and life-giving. At the heart of this Good News is not a rulebook, but a Person—Jesus Christ—who invites
Continue readingWEEKLY BULLETIN – April 29, 2025 (St. Catherine of Siena, Virgin, Doctor)
No one has ascended into heaven except the one who descended from heaven, the Son of Man. (John 3.7b-15) FROM THE DIOCESE Message from Bishop Brehl on the tragedy in Vancouver I am so sorry to hear the reports about the senseless tragedy in Vancouver. (Read more…) Message from Bishop
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ARTICLE – The Silent Drift
In countless churches across the Western world, an invisible crisis quietly unfolds every Sunday. What was meant to be the beating heart of Christian life — the sacred celebration of the Eucharist — often struggles to touch souls, inspire hearts, or even hold attention. Visitors and parishioners alike slip away
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