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Appeal Letter – Evangelization Collection
Dear friends, it is with great joy that I can now announce our next steps.
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – February 24, 2026 (Ferial)
Pray then in this way. (Matthew 6.7-15)
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Regional Meetings – Main Presentations
Here is a video of the main presentations given at the Regional Meetings of the Diocese of Pembroke. Please note that a separate video will compile the questions answered by Bishop Brehl, while respecting the privacy of the individuals who asked the questions. Any questions concerning the Pastoral Planning can
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Videos of regional meetings
Please note that it is my intention to have a properly assembled video of the presentations that were given at the regional meetings (thus far) online by Monday, February 23, evening. In a second phase, I will gather the answers that were given by Bishop Brehl to the many questions
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Adsumus, Sancte Spiritus
We stand before You, Holy Spirit as we gather together in Your name. With You alone to guide us, make Yourself at home in our hearts; teach us the way we must go and how we are to pursue it. We are weak and sinful; do not let us promote disorder.
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – February 18, 2026 (Ash Wednesday)
Your Father, who sees in secret, will reward you. (Matthew 6.1-6, 16-18)
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Pastoral Planning – Overview Report
Diocese of Pembroke: Overview Report of Parishes (2025) This report provides a comprehensive report of the current state of the Diocese of Pembroke’s nearly 55 parishes, as drawn from the most recent five-year financial data and parish profiles across its five deaneries: Mattawa, Pembroke, Renfrew, Pontiac, and Barry’s Bay.
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Pastoral Planning – Summary Reportby Fr Réal Ouellette on February 11, 2026 in Pastoral planning
Diocese of Pembroke: Summary Report (2025) The Diocese of Pembroke’s 55 parishes face converging crises requiring immediate strategic response, yet they also possess significant strengths. The diocese can seek deeper renewal, not just survive, but only with the guidance of the Holy Spirit to grant us a clear vision as
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – February 10, 2026 (St. Scholastica, Virgin)
You abandon the commandment of God and hold to human tradition. (Mark 7.1-13)
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – January 27, 2026 (Ferial)
Whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother. (Mark 3.31-35)
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Letter from Bishop Brehl – January 25, 2026
Pembroke, January 25, 2026 Sunday of the Word of God Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, On this Sunday of the Word of God, the Church reminds us that “the Word of Christ dwells among you!” (Col. 3:16). In his General Audience on January 14, Pope Leo reflected on this
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – January 20, 2026 (Ferial)
The Sabbath was made for people, and not people for the Sabbath. (Mark 2.23-28)
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – January 13, 2026 (Ferial)
He taught them as one having authority (Mark 1.21-28)
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – January 6, 2026 (Ferial)
Jesus looked up to heaven, and blessed and broke the loaves (Mark 6.34-44)
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – December 16, 2025 (Ferial)
For John came to you: the tax collectors and the prostitutes believed him. (Matthew 21.28-32)
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – December 9, 2025 (Ferial)
It is not the will of the Father in heaven that one of these little ones should be lost. (Matthew 18.12-14)
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Proposed Restriction on Religious Freedom – Bill C-9
Media Release from Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) Thursday, December 04 2025 (Ottawa) — The Liberal government has reached an agreement with the Bloc Québécois concerning an amendment to eliminate the religious exemption clause from Canada’s hate speech legislation in Section 319 (3) (b) of the Criminal Code. This
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – December 2, 2025 (Ferial)
Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit. (Luke 10.21.24)
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – November 25, 2025 (Ferial)
The days will come when not one stone will be left upon another. (Luke 21.5-11)
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – November 18, 2025 (Ferial)
For the Son of Man came to seek out and to save the lost. (Luke 19.1-10)
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – November 11, 2025 (St. Martin of Tours, Bishop)
We are worthless slaves; we have done only what we ought to have done! (Luke 17.7-10)
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