May 6, 2020 On the feast day of Saint François de Laval, patron saint of the Bishops of Canada, Pope François made public his decision to appoint me Bishop of Pembroke. I gave my “yes” without hesitation and wholeheartedly when the Apostolic Nuncio informed me of the decision taken by
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Chancery Office, Pembroke May 6, 2020 My dear faithful of the Diocese of Pembroke, It is a great joy for me to extend a warm welcome to His Excellency the Most Reverend Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R., as the newly appointed Bishop of Pembroke. Bishop Desrochers, a priest of the Redemptorist Province
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Dear Faith Community Leaders, I am reaching out to you today to thank you for your efforts to date in helping Canada delay the spread of COVID-19 in our communities. Over the past few weeks, we have seen the number of COVID-19 cases increase in Canada.
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A Message to Canadians from Religious Leaders in Canada in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Continue readingWe must balance the common good of the people regarding their health and possible exposure to the Covid-19 Coronavirus and their spiritual needs at this time.
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Pastoral Centre, Kingston March 17, 2020 My dear Priests, Deacons, Religious and Faithful, The civil authorities in Ontario have announced that the Province is under a state of emergency effective immediately. Accordingly, all Sunday Masses, weekday Masses and public church events will be cancelled until further notice. Pastors and Administrators
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November 15, 2019. In light of questions recently raised regarding the efforts of the Catholic Church in Canada to respond to the legacy of clergy sexual abuse, for example by way of the publication of names of the “credibly accused”, the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) wishes to provide
Continue readingChancery Office, Pembroke April 1, 2019 Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop Mulhall Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Pembroke. The appointment will be in effect until the new Bishop takes canonical possession or until the Holy See makes other provisions. -30-
Continue readingReviewed, updated, and as decreed by Bishop Michael Mulhall D.D., effective June 22, 2009. Bishop’s Address Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Enclosed you will find the revised Screening in Faith directory that has been updated since the previous edition mandated under Bishop Richard Smith. This important project is on-going,
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