Anxiety is not a Choice. How You Live Your Life Is.

Psychological and Spiritual Reflections on Coping with the Pandemic and Other Big Stressors Dr. Len Gignac, Psychologist (St. Mary’s Parish, Wilno) March 19,2021 The idea that anxiety and even fear is not a choice may be, at first, startling. The fear of contracting COVID-19 certainly triggered a lot of this

March 23, 2021 by Diocese Pembroke

Lockdowns in Ontario and Quebec

Parishes are coping with the lockdowns differently, depending on local circumstances. For more information, please contact your parish.

January 14, 2021 by Diocese Pembroke

Letter to the Priests, Deacons and faithful of the Ontario sector of the diocese

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December 23, 2020 by Diocese Pembroke

Safe Opening of Parishes

In the past weeks, the Bishops of Ontario have been working together to formulate comprehensive guidelines for the safe opening of our parishes. These guidelines are being used at the diocesan level to create a user-friendly version for our local parishes.

June 8, 2020 by Diocese Pembroke

Letter to faith community leaders from Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer

Dear Faith Community Leaders, I am reaching out to you today to thank you for your efforts to date in helping Canada delay the spread of COVID-19 in our communities. Over the past few weeks, we have seen the number of COVID-19 cases increase in Canada.

April 9, 2020 by Diocese Pembroke

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.

March 26, 2020 by Diocese Pembroke

Pastoral Letter – March 22, 2020

I am writing to you on the Fourth Sunday of Lent. Across each of our dioceses, the provinces, the country and the continent, Sunday Mass has been celebrated in private by our pastors. This Sunday has been a unique experience as we feel the absence of a Sunday Mass together.

March 24, 2020 by Diocese Pembroke

COVID-19 – All Masses Cancelled

Pastoral Centre, Kingston March 17, 2020 My dear Priests, Deacons, Religious and Faithful, The civil authorities in Ontario have announced that the Province is under a state of emergency effective immediately. Accordingly, all Sunday Masses, weekday Masses and public church events will be cancelled until further notice. Pastors and Administrators

March 17, 2020 by Diocese Pembroke