Bishop Guy Desrochers, and Deacon Adrien Chaput of the Diocese of Pembroke, both had the opportunity to see and hear His Holiness Pope Francis. Click here to learn more about Pope Francis’ visit to Canada. Click an image below to view it in more detail. Imagery credit: Fonds-Daniel Abel.
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Command me to come to you on the water. (Matthew 14.22-36) FROM THE DIOCESE Pastoral Appointments: The Most Reverend Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R., announces the following pastoral appointments to take effect September 1, 2022, unless otherwise noted: (Read here). Summer Office Hours The Diocesan Offices will be open from 9 a.m.
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Evangelizing has a lot to do with being relational. Indeed, the Christian life is essentially about relationships: relationships with God and relationships with others. When we are kind, generous, humble and attentive to the needs of others, evangelization happens naturally. When we have a positive and open attitude, believing we
Continue readingMany prophets and righteous people have longed to see what you see. (Matthew 13.16-17) FROM THE DIOCESE Civic Holiday! Please note that the Chancery Office will be closed Monday, August 1st for the Civic Holiday. News of the Synod Thank you to all who answered the call to participate in
Continue readingOn the day of judgment, it will be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon than for you. (Matthew 11.20-24) FROM THE DIOCESE News of the Synod Thank you to all who answered the call to participate in the Synod on synodality! 160 responses were received, 150 in English and 10
Continue readingThe harvest is plentiful, but the labourers are few. (Matthew 9.32-38) FROM THE DIOCESE Pastoral Appointments: The Most Reverend Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R., announces the following pastoral appointments to take effect September 1, 2022, unless otherwise noted: Reverend Mitchell BEACHEY is appointed Pastor of Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Pembroke
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Chancery Office, Pembroke Solemnity of Sts Peter and Paul June 29, 2022 The Most Reverend Guy Desrochers, C.S.s.R. announces the following pastoral appointments to take effect September 1, 2022, unless otherwise noted. Reverend Mitchell BEACHEY is appointed Pastor of Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Pembroke and Paroisse St-Jean-Baptiste, Pembroke,
Continue readingJesus rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a calm. (Matthew 8.23-27) FROM THE DIOCESE Canada Day! Please note that the Diocesan Offices will be closed Friday, July 1st for Canada Day. Summer Office Hours. The Diocesan Offices will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday
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The Catechism of the Catholic Church explains that “From the beginning, the core of the Church was often constituted by those who had become believers: ‘together with all [their] household.’ When they were converted, they desired that ‘their whole household’ should also be saved. These families who became believers were
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Most Rev. Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R., issues the following statement: The Ontario Provincial Police has pressed charges against Father Chris Shalla in relation to the financial issues dating back to his time as pastor of St. Hedwig’s Parish, Barry’s Bay. As a result, Father Shalla has been granted an approved
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