Safe Opening of Parishes
In the past weeks, the Bishops of Ontario have been working together to formulate comprehensive guidelines for the safe opening of our parishes. These guidelines are being used at the
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Statement of the CCCB following the tragic event in Minneapolis
God Created Humankind in his Image and Likeness. Respect for the other is a must. Statement of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops It has been with great distress and
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Message to the Catholic faithful of Pembroke from Bishop-designate Desrochers
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
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New Bishop Appointed for the Diocese of Pembroke
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
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Letter to faith community leaders from Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer
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.
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Hope, Gratitude, and Solidarity
A Message to Canadians from Religious Leaders in Canada in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Continue readingNorms for the Celebration of the Sacraments, Spring 2020
We 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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COVID-19 – All Masses Cancelled
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
Continue readingGuidelines on Protecting Minors From Sexual Abuse
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
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Chancery 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
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