You 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
Continue readingThe sabbath was made for people, and not people for the sabbath. (Mark 2.23-28) FROM THE DIOCESE The Synod’s Questions The Synod’s questions can now be answered on our website at https://pembrokediocese.com/article/you-can-now-answer-the-synods-questions-online/. Ontario Restrictions Premier Doug Ford announced a number of COVID-related restrictions. Please note the following for the Diocesan
Continue readingJesus taught them as one having authority. (Mark 1.21-28) BISHOP’S MESSAGE Oh, that you would rend the heavens and come down! Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The Feast of the Baptism of Jesus, which we celebrated last Sunday, brings the Christmas cycle to a close. We are now beginning
Continue readingIn the feeding of the crowd, Jesus reveals himself as a prophet. (Mark 6.34-44) FROM THE DIOCESE The Synod’s Questions The Synod’s questions can now be answered on our website at https://pembrokediocese.com/article/you-can-now-answer-the-synods-questions-online/. Ontario Restrictions Premier Doug Ford announced a number of COVID-related restrictions. Please note the following for the Diocesan
Continue readingWhy has this happened to me, that the mother of my Lord comes to me? (Luke 1.39-45) MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP An unusual Christmas! Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, It’s a funny title to use as we approach the great feast of Christmas, considering that it has always been
Continue readingJohn the Baptist came and the sinners believed him. (Matthew 21.28-32) MESSAGES FROM THE BISHOP Message from Bishop Guy Desrochers concerning the resignation of Fr. Justin Bertrand Please read full letter here. FROM THE DIOCESE St. Columbkille 1500th Anniversary Please find the link to the Prayer Service marking the 1500th
Continue readingGod does not desire the loss of the little ones. (Matthew 18.12-14) MESSAGES FROM THE BISHOP Message from Bishop Guy Desrochers concerning the resignation of Fr. Justin Bertrand Please read full letter here. FROM THE DIOCESE St. Columbkille 1500th Anniversary Please find the link to the Prayer Service marking the
Continue readingPeter, Andrew, James and John followed Jesus at once, leaving all else behind. (Matthew 4.18-22) MESSAGES FROM THE BISHOP Message from Bishop Guy Desrochers concerning the resignation of Fr. Justin Bertrand Please read full letter here. BISHOP’S ADVENT MESSAGE The Advent season is here! Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
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