By Fr. Michael Smith From December 7, 2020 to December 7, 2021, the Catholic, Anglican, and Presbyterian Churches in the northwestern part of Ireland (including the Irish Republic and Northern Ireland) are celebrating the 1,500th anniversary of the birth of a local son, St. Columbkille (also known as Colmcille and
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May 6, 2021 Today, I have promulgated in the Diocese of Pembroke The Policy and Procedures for the Prevention and Management of Sexual Abuse of Minors and Adults who in Law are the Equivalent of Minors. This document replaces the Protocol for Sexual Abuse Cases Involving Minors that has been in force since
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Diocesan Centre, Pembroke April 29, 2021 The Diocese of Pembroke hereby gives notice of the proposed sale of property: 307 Maple Avenue Pembroke, Ontario Licensed realtors who reside within the Pembroke Deanery of the diocese (Deep River, Chalk River, Petawawa, Pembroke, Westmeath and Lapasse) are invited to submit their interest
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Psychological and Spiritual Reflections on Coping with the Pandemic and Other Big Stressors Dr. Len Gignac, Psychologist (St. Mary’s Parish, Wilno) March 19,2021 The idea that anxiety and even fear is not a choice may be, at first, startling. The fear of contracting COVID-19 certainly triggered a lot of this
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The decision to receive any COVID-19 vaccine is one of individual conscience in consultation with one’s physician or healthcare provider. Choosing to be vaccinated, particularly amid the current pandemic, can be an act of charity which recognizes the need to care for others. The CCCB echoes the call of the
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Most Canadians would never suspect what Campaign Life Coalition’s new video exposé has just revealed, that Canada’s foreign aid program is coercive at its very core. “Obsessed: Canada’s Coercive Diplomacy” is an eye-opening discussion of a scandalous government policy. Please watch it and share with your friends and family. In this special video
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Parishes are coping with the lockdowns differently, depending on local circumstances. For more information, please contact your parish.
Continue readingChancery Office, Pembroke Feast day of the Baptism of the Lord. Sunday, January 10, 2021. “Stay Awake!” (Mt 24:42) During Advent, we have heard the voice of St John the Baptist calling the Church to repentance, conversion and the spiritual challenge of making a straight way for the coming of
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Nowadays, is it possible to be declared a saint? On October 10, a 15-year-old Italian boy, Carlo Acutis, was declared Blessed. It was the Archdiocese of Milan that had made the request to Pope Francis. He died of a devastating leukemia and was declared Blessed for the acts of Christian
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