So must the Son of Man be lifted up. (John 3.13-17) FROM THE DIOCESE Chancery Office Hours A reminder that the Diocesan Offices are now open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Study Day for Priests Please keep our priests in your prayers as they attend their

Jesus spent the night in prayer, and he chose twelve of the disciples and named them apostles. (Luke 6.12-19) FROM THE DIOCESE Clergy Appointments The Most Reverend Guy Desrochers C.Ss.R. announced the following appointments: Due to immigration issues that continue to preclude the return of Reverend Cyril Okebanama, s.m.m.m. from

Here is truly an Israelite, one in whom there is no deceit. (John 1.45-51) FROM THE DIOCESE Deacons’ Spiritual Retreat Day Please keep our Deacons and their wives in your prayers as they prepare for their Spiritual Retreat Day with Bishop Desrochers on Thursday, August 26th. Summer Office Hours The

It is easier to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God. (Matthieu 19.23-30) FROM THE DIOCESE Summer Office Hours The Diocesan Offices will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Thursday, and will close at noon

Whoever serves me will be honoured by my Father. (John 12.24-26) FROM THE DIOCESE Residential Schools Learn more about the history of residential schools and Indigenous reconciliation in Canada here. Prayers For the repose of the soul of Sister Pamela Bennett (Sister Rosemary), CSJ, who passed away on Monday, August

Command me to come to you on the water. (Matthew 14.22-36) FROM THE DIOCESE Liturgical Information By Rev. Mitchell Beachey August 9th – Dedication of St. Columbkille Cathedral. This day is celebrated as a Solemnity in the Cathedral itself and as a proper feast in all parishes in the Diocese.

As the weeds are collected and burned with fire, so will it be at the end of the age. (Matthew 13.36-43) FROM THE DIOCESE Civic Holiday! Please note that the Chancery Office will be closed Monday, August 2nd for the Civic Holiday. Summer Office Hours The Diocesan Offices will be

Pointing to his disciples, Jesus said, “Here are my mother and my brothers.” (Matthew 12.46, 48-50++) MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP The New Motu Proprio from Pope Francis Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,  This past Friday, July 16, 2021, Pope Francis issued a Motu Proprio regarding the celebration of the

The harvest is plentiful, but the labourers are few. (Matthew 9.32-38) MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP Catherine Doherty’s insight on evangelization: third of three parts Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Last week, I brought you part two of three of a reflection by Catherine Doherty on the topic of evangelization.

I will give to you the keys of the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 16.13-19) MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP Catherine Doherty’s insight on evangelization: second of three parts Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Last week, I brought you part one of three of a reflection by Catherine Doherty on the