No one has ascended into heaven except the one who descended from heaven, the Son of Man. (John 3.7b-15) MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP Love, Mercy and Justice are one! Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, We had the privilege of celebrating the Feast of the Divine Mercy at the Cathedral
Continue readingMary Magdalene announced to the disciples: “I have seen the Lord”; she told them that Jesus had said these things to her. (John 20.11-18) MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP A passage that leads to a new life. Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, We have had many passages in our lives:
Continue readingOne of you will betray me; another will deny me three times. (John 13.21-33, 36-38) MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP Let us enter the great mystery of Holy Week Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, How quickly time passes! Here we are already immersed once again in the great mystery of
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Psychological and Spiritual Reflections on Coping with the Pandemic and Other Big Stressors Dr. Len Gignac, Psychologist (St. Mary’s Parish, Wilno) March 19,2021 The idea that anxiety and even fear is not a choice may be, at first, startling. The fear of contracting COVID-19 certainly triggered a lot of this
Continue readingWhen you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will realize that I am he. (John 8.21-30) MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP Bishop’s Appeal for Evangelization Project Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The great project of evangelization that we have undertaken for some time for our diocese and
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At once the man was made well, and he took up his mat and began to walk. (John 5.1-16) MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP Share Love, Share Lent Campaign under way! Dear Lay Faithful, Inspired by Pope Francis’s newest encyclical, Fratelli Tutti, this year Development and Peace’s Lenten campaign, Share Love,
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The decision to receive any COVID-19 vaccine is one of individual conscience in consultation with one’s physician or healthcare provider. Choosing to be vaccinated, particularly amid the current pandemic, can be an act of charity which recognizes the need to care for others. The CCCB echoes the call of the
Continue readingSo my heavenly Father will not forgive you, if you do not forgive your brother or sister from your heart. (Matthew 23.1-12) LETTER FROM THE BISHOP Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Healthcare professionals need our prayers and support. The federal government is about to expand assisted suicide across Canada.
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In connection with the Year of St. Joseph, please find attached two suggested novenas to St. Joseph, one in English and the other in French. These can be used March 10-18 (before the Solemnity of St. Joseph), or April 22-30 (before the Memorial of St. Joseph the Worker), or at
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