Code of Pastoral Conduct
Decree of promulgation and Revised Code of Pastoral Conduct Decree by Bishop Michael Brehl, C.Ss.R. for the revised Code of Pastoral Conduct, February 2025 Code of Pastoral Conduct – revised 2025
Continue readingDecree for the Upkeep, Protection, and Confidentiality of Parish Registers
As decreed by Bishop Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R., on the 22nd day of September 2022. Parish registers are to be stored in a fireproof vault or safe. Marginal notations must be inscribed in a timely manner. When the binding of a register unravels, the register ought to be rebound, if possible.
Continue readingTo Report a Catholic Bishop for Sexual Abuse or Cover-up
If you know a Catholic Bishop in Canada who is living and has committed sexual abuse or sexual misconduct, or has covered-up sexual abuse, you can report him to Church authorities via ClearView ConnectsTM, an independent and confidential ethics reporting service provided and financed by the Bishops of Canada.Click the “Submit Report”
Continue readingThe Policy and Procedures for the Prevention and Management of Sexual Abuse of Minors and Adults who in Law are the Equivalent of Minors
As decreed by Bishop Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R., effective May 6, 2021 Preamble The Policy and Procedures for the Prevention and Management of Sexual Abuse of Minors and Adults who in Law are the Equivalent of Minors (the “Policy”) seeks to reconcile the obligations of the Diocese and its pastoral and
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.
Continue readingScreening in Faith For Responsible Ministry
Reviewed, 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,
Continue readingPolicy for the Sacramental Initiation of Children in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pembroke
Table of Contents I. Responsibility of Parents in Sacramental Preparation 1. Parents as the Primary Educators in Their Children’s Faith 2. Commitment to Sacramental Participation Journey and Membership in the Church 3. The Sacraments and Commitment to the Christian Life 4. Active Participation in Children’s Preparation
Continue readingGuidelines for the Celebration of Funerals in the Diocese of Pembroke
As decreed by Bishop Richard W. Smith, effective June 11, 2006, Solemnity of the Holy Trinity. I. Introduction Death: Its Significance The death of one who is close to us is a difficult moment in the life of a family and perhaps also the community. It involves a sense of
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