Go forth into the whole world. Preach the good news. (Mark 16.15-18) FROM THE DIOCESE Promotional Video of the Synod 2021-2023 Pope Francis has launched the Synod on Synodality, an ambitious global process of listening to the faithful. He is asking every Catholic to help discern what the Holy Spirit
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Missional here, missional there — the word seems to be everywhere these days. But where should it actually be used? Well, in at least two places: missional disciples and missional parishes. The Church is missional by nature, which is why parishes should work to assume their identity and become more
Continue readingThe sabbath was made for people, and not people for the sabbath. (Mark 2.23-28) FROM THE DIOCESE The Synod’s Questions The Synod’s questions can now be answered on our website at https://pembrokediocese.com/article/you-can-now-answer-the-synods-questions-online/. Ontario Restrictions Premier Doug Ford announced a number of COVID-related restrictions. Please note the following for the Diocesan
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The western world has a large number of Christians who do not openly share their faith with others. This act is perceived by many as proselytizing, making them unwilling to evangelize. Yet the mission of the Church is to proclaim the Gospel. Christ himself was sent by the Father “to
Continue readingJesus taught them as one having authority. (Mark 1.21-28) BISHOP’S MESSAGE Oh, that you would rend the heavens and come down! Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The Feast of the Baptism of Jesus, which we celebrated last Sunday, brings the Christmas cycle to a close. We are now beginning
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January 11, 2022 Oh, that you would rend the heavens and come down! Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The Feast of the Baptism of Jesus, which we celebrated last Sunday, brings the Christmas cycle to a close. We are now beginning the cycle of “Ordinary Time”. Let me elaborate
Continue readingIn the feeding of the crowd, Jesus reveals himself as a prophet. (Mark 6.34-44) FROM THE DIOCESE The Synod’s Questions The Synod’s questions can now be answered on our website at https://pembrokediocese.com/article/you-can-now-answer-the-synods-questions-online/. Ontario Restrictions Premier Doug Ford announced a number of COVID-related restrictions. Please note the following for the Diocesan
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Chancery Office, Pembroke December 22, 2021 The Most Reverend Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R. announces the following pastoral appointment: On December 31, 2021 Father Peter Do will conclude his ministry at St. Pierre, Fort Coulonge, St Charles Borromeo, Otter Lake, St Elizabeth, Vinton and Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Waltham. As
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The Church of God is convoked in Synod. Through this convocation, Pope Francis invites the whole Church to reflect on the life and mission of the Church. The diocese of Pembroke has prepared five questions for the Synod. Catholics residing in the diocese can now answer these questions by clicking
Continue readingWhy has this happened to me, that the mother of my Lord comes to me? (Luke 1.39-45) MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP An unusual Christmas! Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, It’s a funny title to use as we approach the great feast of Christmas, considering that it has always been
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