The Mighty One has done great things for me; God has lifted up the lowly. (Luke 1.39-56) BISHOP’S MESSAGE Homily for the Feast of Saint Anne in Cormac July 30, 2023 Dear faithful and pilgrims who have gathered here today in large numbers to honour Good Saint Anne on her
Continue readingEvery plant my heavenly Father has not planted will be uprooted. (Matthew 15.1-2, 10-14) BISHOP’S MESSAGE Homily for the Feast of Saint Anne in Cormac July 30, 2023 Dear faithful and pilgrims who have gathered here today in large numbers to honour Good Saint Anne on her feast day, I
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Rural parishes face a unique set of challenges that can make evangelization and vitality seem like insurmountable goals. Declining and aging populations, few resources, and maintenance burdens on aging buildings can all contribute to a sense of struggle or even despair. However, with intentionality, creativity, and a focus on empowering
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Sunday, July 30, 2023 Homily for the Feast of Saint Anne in Cormac Dear faithful and pilgrims who have gathered here today in large numbers to honour Good Saint Anne on her feast day, I know that many of you have come here today to ask for a special favour,
Continue readingAs the weeds are collected and burned with fire, so will it be at the end of the age. (Matthew 13.36-43) BISHOP’S MESSAGE Message to the Clergy, Religious Communities, and Catholic Faithful of the Diocese of Pembroke July 14, 2023 Dear Brother Priests and Deacons, Members of Religious Communities, and
Continue readingIndeed, you will drink my cup. (Matthew 20.20-28) BISHOP’S MESSAGE Message to the Clergy, Religious Communities, and Catholic Faithful of the Diocese of Pembroke July 14, 2023 Dear Brother Priests and Deacons, Members of Religious Communities, and Catholic Faithful, On June 26, the first day of a planned short vacation,
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Chancery Office, Pembroke July 23, 2023 The Most Reverend Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R. announces the following pastoral appointments: Reverend Tim Moyle, while remaining pastor of Saint Anne Parish, Mattawa, becomes administrator of Paroisse Saint-Thomas-d’Aquin, Astorville, Paroisse Sainte-Bernadette, Bonfield and Sacred Heart Parish, Corbeil. Reverend Réal Ouellette resigns as administrator of Astorville,
Continue readingOn the Day of Judgment, it will be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon than for you. (Matthew 11.20-24) BISHOP’S MESSAGE Message to the Clergy, Religious Communities, and Catholic Faithful of the Diocese of Pembroke July 14, 2023 Dear Brother Priests and Deacons, Members of Religious Communities, and Catholic Faithful,
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As we evangelize, our aim is to lead people to Christ. So one fundamental question to ask ourselves is: What brings people to Christ? Although there is no singular answer to this question since the journey to faith and conversion is a deeply personal and unique experience, there are a
Continue readingJuly 14, 2023 Message to the Clergy, Religious Communities, and Catholic Faithful of the Diocese of Pembroke Dear Brother Priests and Deacons, Members of Religious Communities, and Catholic Faithful, On June 26, the first day of a planned short vacation, I received an unexpected call from the Apostolic Nuncio to
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