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WEEKLY BULLETIN – August 3, 2021 (Ferial)by Diocese Pembroke on August 3, 2021 in Weekly Bulletin
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.
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – July 27, 2021 (Ferial)by Diocese Pembroke on July 27, 2021 in Weekly Bulletin
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
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Background for Catholics: Residential Schools (FAQ)
Prepared by the Archdiocese of Toronto, July 2021. Over the past several months, there has been a national conversation on the tragic history of residential schools in Canada. The role of the Catholic Church in the residential school system has been a part of...
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – July 20, 2021 (Ferial)by Diocese Pembroke on July 20, 2021 in Weekly Bulletin
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
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CCCB Executive Committee Statement on the Recent Acts of Violence in Canada
In recent weeks, Canada has unfortunately witnessed a disturbing rise in harmful and violent acts against the Jewish People and Muslims. These acts have included offensive slurs, prejudice, hostility, and even terror claiming lives. The Catholic Bishops of Canada adamantly object to all forms and expressions of hatred and they
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – July 6, 2021 (Ferial)by Diocese Pembroke on July 6, 2021 in Weekly Bulletin
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.
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BULLETIN HEBDOMADAIRE – le 22 juin 2021 (Férie) Copyby Diocese Pembroke on June 29, 2021 in Weekly Bulletin
Ce que vous voudriez que les autres fassent pour vous, faites-le pour eux. (Matthieu 7, 6.12-14) MESSAGE DE L’ÉVÊQUE Réflexions de Catherine Doherty sur l’évangélisation : 1ère partie de 3 Chers frères et sœurs, La semaine dernière, je vous faisais part de mon intention de vous livrer une magnifique réflexion
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – June 29, 2021 (Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles)by Diocese Pembroke on June 29, 2021 in Weekly Bulletin
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
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – June 22, 2021 (Ferial)by Diocese Pembroke on June 22, 2021 in Weekly Bulletin
Do to others as you would have them do to you. (Matthew 7.6, 12-14) MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP Catherine Doherty’s insight on evangelization: first of three parts Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Last week, I informed you of my intention to share with you a wonderful reflection given by
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Notice of the Proposed Sale of Propertyby Diocese Pembroke on June 16, 2021 in News
Diocesan Centre, Pembroke June 16, 2021 The Diocese of Pembroke hereby gives notice of the proposed sale of property: Concession 2 Part Lot 9, Township of Greater Madawaska. Approximately 3 acres of vacant waterfront property on the Madawaska River at the corner of Church Street and Flying Club Road. Ontario
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – June 15, 2021 (Ferial)by Diocese Pembroke on June 15, 2021 in Weekly Bulletin
Love your ennemies. (Matthew 5.43-48) MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP Catherine Doherty’s insight on evangelization Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Since its creation at the beginning of the year, and after having received important times of specialized formation, the new diocesan Evangelization Team has been dedicating its energies and time
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CCCB Statement – Date of the Delegation to the Holy See
Following the 10 June 2021 announcement regarding the delegation of Indigenous people to meet with the Holy Father to foster meaningful encounters of dialogue and healing, the Catholic Bishops of Canada are pleased to announce that the delegation is scheduled to take place from 17-20 December 2021 in compliance with
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – June 8, 2021 (Ferial)by Diocese Pembroke on June 8, 2021 in Weekly Bulletin
You are the light of the world. (Matthew 5.13-16) MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP Statement of Bishop Guy Desrochers Following the recent discovery at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School Read full statement here. FROM THE DIOCESE Announcement Yvette Bourque, Director of the Family Life and Youth Ministry Office will be
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Words from Pope Francis
I follow with sorrow the news coming from Canada about the shocking discovery of the remains of two hundred and fifteen children, pupils of Kamloops Indian Residential School, in the Province of British Columbia. I join the Canadian Bishops and the whole Catholic Church in Canada in expressing my sympathy
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Chief Littlechild and Archbishop Smith’s Statement on Kamloops and Reconciliationby Diocese Pembroke on June 6, 2021 in Truth & Reconciliation
Chief J. Wilton “Willie” Littlechild and Archbishop Richard Smith met this week in Maskwacis, and are offering this joint statement on the Kamloops Residential School discovery, and on reconciliation. Chief Littlechild is a former Grand Chief of the Confederacy of Treaty 6 First Nations. He was also a commissioner of
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Statement of Bishop Guy Desrochers Following the recent discovery at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School
This week, the Federal Government published its report on the recommendations of the Inquiry on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. While this is important and necessary, it is overshadowed by the recent findings that 215 Indigenous children were buried in unmarked graves at the former Kamloops Indian Residential
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – June 1, 2021 (St. Justin, Martyr)by Diocese Pembroke on June 1, 2021 in Weekly Bulletin
Give to the emperor the things that are the emperor’s, and to God the things that are God’s. (Mark 12.13-17) MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP The Presence of the Eucharist in the History of Salvation Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Today I wish to share with you a short reflection
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – May 25, 2021 (Ferial)by Diocese Pembroke on May 25, 2021 in Weekly Bulletin
You will receive a hundredfold now in this age, and in the age to come eternal life. (Mark 10.28-31) MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP A special collection for our diocese and for our retired priests! Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Today I would like to draw your attention to the
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Prayer for the Evangelization Project – Diocese of Pembrokeby Diocese Pembroke on May 21, 2021 in Prayer
Almighty God and Father, we give you thanks for the gift of your Son, given to us in Word and Sacrament, and for the many blessings and graces that you have poured out upon the Diocese of Pembroke. Increase in us a longing for you, form us into your holy
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – May 18, 2021 (Ferial)by Diocese Pembroke on May 18, 2021 in Weekly Bulletin
Father, glorify your Son so that the Son may glorify you. (John 17.1-11a) MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP When he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will lead you into all truth Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Next Sunday we will officially close the Easter season with the Solemnity of
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – May 11, 2021 (Ferial)by Diocese Pembroke on May 11, 2021 in Weekly Bulletin
If I do not go away, the Advocate will not come to you. (John 16.5-11) MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP Why are you standing there looking at the sky? Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, An old woman once entered a small church on the feast of the Ascension. As she
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1,500th Anniversary of the Birth of St. Columbkille, 520/21-2021by Diocese Pembroke on May 11, 2021 in News
By Fr. Michael Smith From December 7, 2020 to December 7, 2021, the Catholic, Anglican, and Presbyterian Churches in the northwestern part of Ireland (including the Irish Republic and Northern Ireland) are celebrating the 1,500th anniversary of the birth of a local son, St. Columbkille (also known as Colmcille and
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New Policy for the Prevention and Management of Sexual Abuse of Minors and Adultsby Diocese Pembroke on May 6, 2021 in News
May 6, 2021 Today, I have promulgated in the Diocese of Pembroke The Policy and Procedures for the Prevention and Management of Sexual Abuse of Minors and Adults who in Law are the Equivalent of Minors. This document replaces the Protocol for Sexual Abuse Cases Involving Minors that has been in force since
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