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WEEKLY BULLETIN – December 8, 2020 (The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary)by Diocese Pembroke on December 8, 2020 in Weekly Bulletin
Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with you. (Luke 1.26-38) MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP Dear clergy and faithful, Today, the Catholic Church has reason to rejoice, for she celebrates the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary! A few centuries after the death and resurrection of
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – December 1, 2020 (Ferial)by Diocese Pembroke on December 1, 2020 in Weekly Bulletin
[save_as_pdf_pdfcrowd page_size=’letter’ button_background_color=’red’] Jesus exults in the Holy Spirit. (Luke 10.21-24) MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP Dear clergy and faithful, The time of Advent (from the Latin “adventus” meaning “coming, dawn“) has just begun. For the next four weeks, we have a golden opportunity to prepare ourselves inwardly for the Saviour’s
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – November 24, 2020 (St. Andrew Dũng-Lac, Priest and Companions, Martyrs)by Diocese Pembroke on November 24, 2020 in Weekly Bulletin
The days will come when not one stone will be left upon another. (Luke 21.5-11) MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP Dear clergy and faithful, We have just celebrated the feast of Christ, King of the Universe this weekend. This great feast comes to close the whole cycle of the current liturgical
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – November 17, 2020 (St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Religious)by Diocese Pembroke on November 17, 2020 in Weekly Bulletin
The Son of Man came to seek out and to save the lost. (Luke 19.1-10) MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP Dear faithful and clergy, I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to participate in “Red Wednesday in Canada” on Wednesday, November 18, 2020. This is an initiative offered
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – November 10, 2020 (St. Leo the Great, Pope, Doctor)by Diocese Pembroke on November 10, 2020 in Weekly Bulletin
We are worthless slaves; we have done only what we ought to have done! (Luke 17.7-10) MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP Dear faithful and clergy, During the last week of October 2020, two statements by Pope Francis concerning homosexuals made headlines around the world: “Homosexuals have the right to be in
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – November 3, 2020 (Ferial)by Diocese Pembroke on November 3, 2020 in Weekly Bulletin
Go out into the roads and lanes, and compel people to come in, so that my house may be filled. (Luke 14.15-24) MESSAGES FROM THE BISHOP Dear faithful and clergy, Since my official arrival on July 3rd, I have had to spend a lot of time studying, consulting, and understanding
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – October 27, 2020 (Ferial)by Diocese Pembroke on October 27, 2020 in Weekly Bulletin
The seed grew and became a tree. (Luke 13.18-21) FROM THE DIOCESE Ecclesia The October 2020 issue of the Diocesan newsletter, Ecclesia, is now available in parishes. It is also available here on the Diocesan website. Prayers For the repose of the soul of Mrs. Magdalen Helen “Margaret” McFarlane, mother
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Beatification of Carlo Acutisby Diocese Pembroke on October 24, 2020 in News
Nowadays, is it possible to be declared a saint? On October 10, a 15-year-old Italian boy, Carlo Acutis, was declared Blessed. It was the Archdiocese of Milan that had made the request to Pope Francis. He died of a devastating leukemia and was declared Blessed for the acts of Christian
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – October 20, 2020 (Ferial)by Diocese Pembroke on October 20, 2020 in Weekly Bulletin
Blessed are those slaves whom the master finds alert when he comes. (Luke 12.35-38) FROM THE DIOCESE Prayers For the repose of the soul of Mrs. Laura Tomasini, grandmother of Rev. Anthony Burchat, who passed away on Tuesday, October 13th. Please also pray for the consolation of Father Burchat and the
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We Can and Must Do Much Better
Religious Leaders in Canada oppose Bill C-7 “An Act to amend the Criminal Code” (medical assistance in dying) Open Letter to All Canadians We are obliged to express our strong concern and opposition to Bill C-7 which, among other things, expands access to euthanasia and assisted suicide to those who
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – October 13, 2020 (Ferial)by Diocese Pembroke on October 13, 2020 in Weekly Bulletin
Give alms, and everything will be made clean for you. (Luke 11.37-41) FROM THE DIOCESE Pastoral Appointment Most Rev. Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R, announced that Rev. Anthony Burchat was appointed to Parochial Vicar at St. Columbkille Cathedral. This appointment took effect October 1, 2020. Pastoral Appointment Rev. William J. Kenney will
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – October 6, 2020 (Ferial)by Diocese Pembroke on October 6, 2020 in Weekly Bulletin
Martha welcomed Jesus into her home. Mary chose the better part. (Luke 10.38-42) FROM THE DIOCESE Thanksgiving Weekend The Diocesan Offices will be closed on Monday, October 12th, and will reopen on Tuesday, October 13th at 8:30 a.m. Pastoral Appointment Most Rev. Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R, announced that Rev. Anthony Burchat
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – September 29, 2020 (St. Michael, St. Gabriel, St. Raphael, Archangels)by Diocese Pembroke on September 29, 2020 in Weekly Bulletin
You will see the Son of Man, with angels ascending and descending upon him. (John 1.47-51) FROM THE DIOCESE Pastoral Appointment Most Rev. Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R, announces that Rev. Anthony Burchat is appointed to Parochial Vicar at St. Columbkille Cathedral. This appointment takes effect October 1, 2020. Pastoral Appointment Rev.
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Pastoral Appointments – October 1, 2020
Chancery Office, Pembroke September 25, 2020 Most Rev. Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R., announces the following appointments: Rev. Anthony Burchat is appointed Parochial Vicar at St. Columbkille Cathedral. This appointment takes effect October 1, 2020. Rev. William J. Kenney will become chaplain of a “virtual school” of about 300 pupils, organized by
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – September 22, 2020 (Ferial)by Diocese Pembroke on September 22, 2020 in Weekly Bulletin
My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and do it. (Luke 8. 19-21) FROM THE DIOCESE New Office Hours Please note that the Diocesan Offices are now open from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Bishop Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R. Installation Video Bishop
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Pembroke Diocese welcomes its newest priest — Father Michael Coyneby Diocese Pembroke on September 18, 2020 in News
This past September 8, members of the Diocese of Pembroke were blessed to receive yet another member into the presbyterate as Father Michael Coyne was ordained to the priesthood at St. Francis Xavier Parish in Renfrew. With family and friends of Father Coyne in attendance, Bishop Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R. had
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – September 15, 2020 (Our Lady of Sorrows)by Diocese Pembroke on September 15, 2020 in Weekly Bulletin
Simeon told Mary, “A sword will pierce your soul.” (Luke 2.33-35) FROM THE DIOCESE New Office Hours Please note that the Diocesan Offices are now open from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Bishop Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R. Installation Video Bishop Desrochers’ installation video from July 3rd can now
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – September 8, 2020 (The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary)by Diocese Pembroke on September 11, 2020 in Weekly Bulletin
Joseph, it is the Holy Spirit who has given Mary a child. (Matthew 1.18-23) FROM THE DIOCESE New Office Hours Please note that the Diocesan Offices are now open from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Ecclesia The deadline for submissions for the next issue of Ecclesia is
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – September 1, 2020by Diocese Pembroke on September 1, 2020 in Weekly Bulletin
I know who you are, the Holy One of God. (Luke 4.31-37) FROM THE DIOCESE Labour Day Please be advised that the Diocesan Offices will be closed Labour Day, Monday, September 7th Ecclesia The deadline for submissions for the next issue of Ecclesia is September 8th. All submissions are welcome.
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – August 25, 2020by Diocese Pembroke on August 25, 2020 in Weekly Bulletin
You ought to have practised justice and mercy, without neglecting the others. (Matthew 23.23-26) FROM THE DIOCESE Bishop Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R. Installation Video Bishop Desrochers’ installation video from July 3rd can now be found on our website here. Clergy Appointments Bishop Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R., announces the following appointments, which take
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – August 11, 2020by Diocese Pembroke on August 11, 2020 in Weekly Bulletin
Take care that you do not despise one of these little ones. (Matthew 18.1-5, 10, 12-14) FROM THE DIOCESE Clergy Appointments Bishop Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R., announces the following appointments, which take effect September 1, 2020, unless otherwise indicated. The Bishop wishes to thank all those who accepted an appointment, and
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – August 4, 2020by Diocese Pembroke on August 4, 2020 in Weekly Bulletin
Every plant my heavenly Father has not planted will be uprooted. (Matthew 15.1-2, 10-14) 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 every Friday until September 4th. Clergy Appointments Bishop Guy Desrochers,
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Clergy Appointments – September 1, 2020by Diocese Pembroke on August 3, 2020 in News
Chancery Office, Pembroke July 31, 2020 Bishop Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R., announces the following appointments, which take effect September 1, 2020, unless otherwise indicated. The Bishop wishes to thank all those who accepted an appointment, and all those who are welcoming another priest into the rectory in whatever capacity. Rev. William
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