Appeal Letter – Evangelization Collection
Dear friends, it is with great joy that I can now announce our next steps.
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ARTICLE – Evangelization as an Act of Compassion
“Evangelization represents the highest form of compassion one can show to another human being”. This claim may seem exaggerated or difficult to embrace, yet it holds true. The act of evangelization springs from a deep understanding of the human condition and its inherent longing for meaning, purpose, and transcendence. In
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ARTICLE – The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Vision for Parish Renewal
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office for the New Evangelization and Office for Strategic Planning recently presented their vision for parish renewal. This vision, shared in a presentation titled Parish Life in an Apostolic Age, is built around the concept of the “missionary disciple.” A missionary disciple is defined by Jesus’
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – June 10, 2025 (Ferial)
You are the salt of the earth. (Matthew 5.13-16) BISHOP’S MESSAGE Bishop’s Message for Pentecost 2025 Bishop Brehl’s message for Pentecost can now be found on Facebook or on the Diocese YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sm1oqjCREc. The written transcript can be read here.
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ARTICLE – Evangelization: A Transforming Encounter that Sends Forth
In April 2025, the Evangelization Team of the diocese of Pembroke embarked on a quest. They gathered to enter into a “Conversation-in-the-Spirit,” a prayerful and dialogal effort to grasp and articulate a shared understanding of evangelization. As they journeyed through prayer and personal reflections, a series of concise insights began
Continue readingWEEKLY BULLETIN – June 3, 2025 (St. Charles Lwanga and Companions, Martyrs)
Father, glorify your Son. (John 17.1-11a) BISHOP’S MESSAGE Bishop’s Message for Pentecost 2025 Brothers and Sisters, Peace be with you! Throughout the last seven weeks, this Easter greeting of the Risen Jesus has echoed in our hearts. These were the first words of Jesus when he appeared to his disciples
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Continue readingWEEKLY BULLETIN – May 27, 2025 (Ferial)
For if I do not go away, the Advocate will not come to you. (John 16.5-11) FROM THE DIOCESE Ecclesia The Ecclesia Spring 2025 edition will be available in parishes this coming weekend. Get yours soon! Pastoral Appointments The Most Reverend Michael Brehl, C.Ss.R. announces the following pastoral appointments (Read
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ARTICLE – Love’s Victory in the Soil of the Soul
“A sower went out to sow.” (Matthew 13:3): So begins one of the most iconic parables in the Gospel. This sower does not limit himself to the most promising fields. He casts his seed generously, even recklessly, like one who believes to the core of his being that any soil—one
Continue readingWEEKLY BULLETIN – May 20, 2025 (Ferial)
My peace I give to you. (John 14.27-31a) FROM THE DIOCESE Habemus Papam! As we celebrate and give thanks for the election of our new Holy Father, please see the message from Bishop Michael Brehl, C.Ss.R. Pastoral Appointments The Most Reverend Michael Brehl, C.Ss.R. announces the following pastoral appointments (Read
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