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”
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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
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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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As decreed by Bishop Michael Mulhall D.D., effective February 1, 2018 1. Preamble Priests, deacons, seminarians, and all those called to ministry in our parishes and other institutions must uphold Christian values and conduct as they minister to, or work with, the People of God. Imitating Christ, the servant-leader, we
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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,
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As decreed by Bishop Michael Mulhall D.D., effective May 31, 2009, Pentecoste. I. Responsibility of Parents in Sacramental Preparation 1. Parents as the Primary Educators in Their Children’s Faith 1.1 Parents are their children’s primary educators in matters of faith. Therefore, they are responsible for the sacramental preparation of their
Continue readingAs decreed by Bishop Richard W. Smith. In addition to the parish priest, only the following persons are to have access to the parish registers, and only to fulfill their tasks or functions: persons holding a pastoral mandate in the parish; persons holding a mandate from the Chancery Office for
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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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