At once the man was made well, and he took up his mat and began to walk. (John 5.1-16) MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP Sunday Obligation to be restored effective April 9 Read Most Rev. Guy Desrochers’ decree here. FROM THE DIOCESE Chrism Mass at St. Columbkille Cathedral The Chrism Mass
Continue readingSo my heavenly Father will not forgive you, if you do not forgive your brother and sister from your heart. (Matthew 18.21-35) FROM THE DIOCESE March 25 – Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary On March 25, at 12 noon our time, Pope Francis will
Continue readingThe scribes and Pharisees do not practice what they teach. (Matthew 23.1-12) BISHOP’S MESSAGE The great feast of St. Joseph Dear Brothers and Sisters, On Saturday, March 19, we will once again have the opportunity to celebrate the feast of the good and great St. Joseph, patron of the universal
Continue readingPray in this way. (Matthew 6.7-15) BISHOP’S MESSAGES Diocesan Letter to Parishioners for Share Lent Please read Bishop Guy Desrochers’ letter here. Canada, land of refuge for Ukrainian immigrants Dear Brothers and Sisters, The war that is currently raging in Ukraine is an opportunity for us not only to pray
Continue readingYou will receive a hundredfold now in this age, and in the age to come eternal life. (Mark 10.28-31) BISHOP’S MESSAGES Diocesan Letter to Parishioners for Share Lent Please read Bishop Guy Desrochers’ letter here. Becoming saints in 40 days! Dear Brothers and Sisters, Here we are already in the
Continue readingYou are Peter; I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 16.13-19) FROM THE DIOCESE Pastoral Appointment – February 19, 2022 The Most Reverend Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R., announces the following pastoral appointment: Reverend Jerry Gauvreau, a priest of the Companions of the Cross, has been assigned
Continue readingBeware the yeast of the Pharisees and Herod. (Mark 8.14-21) FROM THE DIOCESE Family Day Please note that the Diocesan Offices will be closed on Monday, February 21st, and will reopen on Tuesday, February 22nd at 8:30 a.m. Permanent Diaconate – Retirement Notice Reverend Deacon Michael Doherty, an incardinate permanent
Continue readingYou abandon the commandment of God and hold to human tradition. (Mark 7.1-13) FROM THE DIOCESE Permanent Diaconate – Retirement Notice Reverend Deacon Michael Doherty, an incardinate permanent deacon of the Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall, has retired, and concluded his ministry at St. John Chrysostom Parish, Arnprior in January 2022. Deacon
Continue readingYoung woman, I say to you, get up. (Mark 5.21-43) BISHOP’S MESSAGE Abolishing Borders Dear Brothers and Sisters, Last Sunday’s gospel tells of Jesus entering the synagogue in Nazareth, the place where he spent much of his youth, and reading from the book of Isaiah. This particular passage foretold the
Continue readingGo forth into the whole world. Preach the good news. (Mark 16.15-18) FROM THE DIOCESE Promotional Video of the Synod 2021-2023 Pope Francis has launched the Synod on Synodality, an ambitious global process of listening to the faithful. He is asking every Catholic to help discern what the Holy Spirit
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