The book Excellent Catholic Parishes: The Guide to Best Places and Practices by Paul Wilkes, identifies several key factors that can assist a Catholic parish in becoming a vibrant and dynamic community. These factors are the result of extensive research conducted by the author, Paul Wilkes, and his team of
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The seed grew and became a tree. (Luke 13.18-21) FROM THE DIOCESE Prayers For the repose of the soul of Mr. Gerard Bennedict Burchat, father of Reverend Anthony Burchat and brother of Reverend John Burchat, who passed away peacefully on Friday, October 27th at the age of 64. Let us
Continue readingBlessed are those slaves whom the master finds alert when he comes. (Luke 12.35-38) FROM THE DIOCESE Diocesan Administrator Subsequent to the installation of the Most Reverend Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R. as Archbishop of Moncton this past October 18, 2023, the College of Consultors of the Diocese of Pembroke on October
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In the diverse landscape of people we meet in our lives, we find a wide range of dispositions towards Christ and the Church. People’s stances on faith can be classified into categories based on their dispositions. Understanding these categories is helpful as we engage in sharing the Gospel. By tailoring
Continue readingDiocesan Administrator Subsequent to the installation of the Most Reverend Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R. as Archbishop of Moncton this past October 18, 2023, the College of Consultors of the Diocese of Pembroke on October 19, 2023 elected Reverend George Ryan Holly as Diocesan Administrator of Pembroke, as required by Canon Law
Continue readingGive alms, and everything will be made clean for you. (Luke 11.37-41) FROM THE DIOCESE Installation of Archbishop-Designate Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R, as Archbishop of Moncton, New Brunswick The Most Rev. Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R. will be installed as the Archbishop of Moncton on October 18, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. Ecclesia The
Continue readingLord, teach us to pray. (Luke 11.1-4) FROM THE DIOCESE Pastoral Appointments The Most Reverend Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R., announces the following pastoral assignments: Reverend Kenneth O’Brien concludes his pastorship of St. James, Eganville, Our Lady of Nativity, Pikwàkanagàn, and St. Ann’s, Cormac and retires from parish ministry, effective November 7,
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Heavenly Father, We come before you with hearts full of gratitude for the opportunity to lead others to You. We seek your divine guidance and blessings in all that we are called to do. We humbly ask for your divine intervention to help us extend invitations and gather those who
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Chancery Office, Pembroke October 7, 2023 The Most Reverend Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R., announces the following pastoral assignments: Reverend Kenneth O’Brien concludes his pastorship of St. James, Eganville, Our Lady of Nativity, Pikwàkanagàn, and St. Ann’s, Cormac and retires from parish ministry, effective November 7, 2023. We express gratitude to Father
Continue readingJesus set his face to go to Jerusalem. (Luke 9.51-56) FROM THE DIOCESE Thanksgiving Weekend The Diocesan Offices will be closed on Monday, October 9th, and will reopen on Tuesday, October 10th at 8:30 a.m. Healing Service with Eucharistic Adoration At St. Anne Parish, 241 Second Street, Mattawa on Tuesday,
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