The Eucharist is the central and most important part of the Church’s existence. It is rightly described as the origin and pinnacle of all Christian life. (Lumen Gentium, 11; Sacrosanctum Concilium, 10; Presbyterorum Ordinis, 5) This mystery fuels the Church’s outreach, empowering believers to share the Good News with passion
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It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God. (Matthew 19.23-30) FROM THE DIOCESE Summer Office Hours The Diocesan Offices will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Thursday and
Continue readingUnless you change and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 18.1-5, 10, 12-14) FROM THE DIOCESE Summer Office Hours The Diocesan Offices will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Thursday and will close at noon every Friday from July 2nd
Continue readingThe episcopal ordination and installation of Most Reverend Michael Brehl as 10th bishop of Pembroke will take place at St. Columbkille Cathedral (188 Renfrew Street, Pembroke, Ontario) on Thursday, August 15th, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Time). The event will be recorded and uploaded to YouTube shortly afterwards and where
Continue readingWoman, great is your faith! (Matthew 15.21-28) FROM THE DIOCESE Summer Office Hours The Diocesan Offices will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Thursday and will close at noon every Friday from July 2nd to August 30th inclusively. Reverend Michael Brehl, C.Ss.R. named the 10th Bishop
Continue readingJust as the weeds are collected and burned up with fire, so will it be at the end of the age. (Matthew 13.36-43) FROM THE DIOCESE Civic Holiday! Please note that the Chancery Office will be closed Monday, August 5th for the Civic Holiday. Summer Office Hours The Diocesan Offices
Continue readingHere are my mother and my brothers! (Matthew 12.46, 48-50++) FROM THE DIOCESE Summer Office Hours The Diocesan Offices will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Thursday and will close at noon every Friday from July 2nd to August 30th inclusively. Reverend Michael Brehl, C.Ss.R. named
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Many believers would like to share their faith with others, but they struggle with how to effectively reach out to those who are not part of a parish community. They are often primarily surrounded by fellow believers and feel unsure about how to bridge the gap between their church community
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In this text, you will find a step-by-step approach to leading a small group one-hour spiritual conversation using texts from the Bible. The approach is inspired by the method of spiritual conversations used during the Synod on Synodality. This structured format emphasizes listening, discernment, and community, fostering a deeper connection
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 Summer Office Hours The Diocesan Offices will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Thursday and will close at noon every Friday from July 2nd
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