Norms 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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Guidelines 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 way of the publication of names of the “credibly accused”, the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) wishes to provide
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Code of Pastoral Conduct
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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Screening 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,
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Policy for the Sacramental Initiation of Children in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pembroke
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
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Protocol for Sexual Abuse Cases Involving Minors
As decreed by Bishop Richard W. Smith. Preamble The sexual abuse of a child is a terrible crime that causes deep hurt for many people. It is rightly called “scandalous”, both in the biblical sense of potential harm to faith and in the secular understanding as something shocking and disgraceful.
Continue readingDecree for the Protection and Confidentiality of Parish Registers
As 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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Guidelines 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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