2007-08-02T17:27:43Z Latest news and events of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pembroke, in Ontario and Québec, Canada. tag:www.diocesepembroke.ca,2007:/english/news//1 Movable Type Copyright 2007 Diocese of Pembroke 2007-08-02T17:27:43Z 2007-08-02T17:21:33Z tag:www.diocesepembroke.ca,2007:/english/news//1.185 2007-08-02T17:21:33Z

You are invited to attend the episcopal ordination and installation of Monsignor Michael Mulhall as the Eighth Bishop of Pembroke on Friday, September 21, 2007, the feast of Saint Matthew the Apostle, at 10:00 a.m. in the Cathedral of Saint Columbkille, Pembroke. An opportunity to greet our new bishop will...

Diocese of Pembroke Chancery Office http://pembrokediocese.com/web/ Bishop's Message You are invited to attend the episcopal ordination and installation of Monsignor Michael Mulhall as the Eighth Bishop of Pembroke on Friday, September 21, 2007, the feast of Saint Matthew the Apostle, at 10:00 a.m. in the Cathedral of Saint Columbkille, Pembroke. An opportunity to greet our new bishop will... 2007-07-05T19:13:00Z 2007-07-03T14:11:40Z tag:www.diocesepembroke.ca,2007:/english/news//1.184 2007-07-03T14:11:40Z

It is with a great sense of joy and gratitude to Almighty God that the priests, religious and lay faithful received today the news that His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Monsignor Michael Mulhall, at present a priest of the Diocese of Peterborough and Vicar General of that...

Diocese of Pembroke Chancery Office http://pembrokediocese.com/web/ Bishop's Message It is with a great sense of joy and gratitude to Almighty God that the priests, religious and lay faithful received today the news that His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Monsignor Michael Mulhall, at present a priest of the Diocese of Peterborough and Vicar General of that... 2007-06-26T14:16:06Z 2007-06-26T14:12:39Z tag:www.diocesepembroke.ca,2007:/english/news//1.183 2007-06-26T14:12:39Z

Robert Yeretch, a former St. Hedwig's parishioner, born and raised in Barry's Bay, has offered to come to Pembroke from Toronto to perform a 1-hour spiritual concert to help the youth raise funds. He will be performing at St. Columbkille Cathedral at 7:30pm, July 8. Robert is a professional singer,...

Diocese of Pembroke Chancery Office http://pembrokediocese.com/web/ Bishop's Message Robert Yeretch, a former St. Hedwig's parishioner, born and raised in Barry's Bay, has offered to come to Pembroke from Toronto to perform a 1-hour spiritual concert to help the youth raise funds. He will be performing at St. Columbkille Cathedral at 7:30pm, July 8. Robert is a professional singer,... 2007-06-25T18:17:01Z 2007-06-25T18:14:47Z tag:www.diocesepembroke.ca,2007:/english/news//1.169 2007-06-25T18:14:47Z

By Scott Eagan, farm manager In May 1957 three of the first Madonna House farmers walked the cattle 10 km up the road from Combermere to the old Kelly farm near Craigmont, established in the 1880s. With the goal of trying to feed Madonna House, they tackled a farm with...

Diocese of Pembroke Chancery Office http://pembrokediocese.com/web/ By Scott Eagan, farm manager In May 1957 three of the first Madonna House farmers walked the cattle 10 km up the road from Combermere to the old Kelly farm near Craigmont, established in the 1880s. With the goal of trying to feed Madonna House, they tackled a farm with... 2007-06-25T18:14:41Z 2007-06-25T18:13:09Z tag:www.diocesepembroke.ca,2007:/english/news//1.168 2007-06-25T18:13:09Z

By Joanne Weisbeck, Cana Registrar Cana Colony is a Catholic family retreat sponsored by Madonna House. The seed of this family outreach can be found in the words of Pope Pius XII, who told our foundress Catherine Doherty, that he would like to see the apostolate of Madonna House reach...

Diocese of Pembroke Chancery Office http://pembrokediocese.com/web/ By Joanne Weisbeck, Cana Registrar Cana Colony is a Catholic family retreat sponsored by Madonna House. The seed of this family outreach can be found in the words of Pope Pius XII, who told our foundress Catherine Doherty, that he would like to see the apostolate of Madonna House reach... 2007-06-25T18:12:47Z 2007-06-25T18:11:51Z tag:www.diocesepembroke.ca,2007:/english/news//1.167 2007-06-25T18:11:51Z

Hidden away in the Madawaska Highlands at Combermere is the community of Madonna House, a lay apostolate founded by Catherine Doherty in 1947. Like a light on a hill top, Madonna House attracts visitors and working guests from all over Canada and the world to experience life in a Catholic...

Diocese of Pembroke Chancery Office http://pembrokediocese.com/web/ Hidden away in the Madawaska Highlands at Combermere is the community of Madonna House, a lay apostolate founded by Catherine Doherty in 1947. Like a light on a hill top, Madonna House attracts visitors and working guests from all over Canada and the world to experience life in a Catholic... 2007-06-25T18:11:46Z 2007-06-25T18:11:05Z tag:www.diocesepembroke.ca,2007:/english/news//1.166 2007-06-25T18:11:05Z

A diocesan delegate’s meeting was held May 16-18 at Laval University in Québec City in preparation for the 49th International Eucharistic Congress, which will be held in the Québec capital in June 2008, coinciding with the 400th anniversary of the city. There were approximately 200 delegates present representing the Catholic...

Diocese of Pembroke Chancery Office http://pembrokediocese.com/web/ A diocesan delegate’s meeting was held May 16-18 at Laval University in Québec City in preparation for the 49th International Eucharistic Congress, which will be held in the Québec capital in June 2008, coinciding with the 400th anniversary of the city. There were approximately 200 delegates present representing the Catholic... 2007-06-25T18:09:32Z 2007-06-25T18:06:55Z tag:www.diocesepembroke.ca,2007:/english/news//1.165 2007-06-25T18:06:55Z

“The huge problems of our societies can foster defeatism. By choosing to love, we discover a space of freedom to create a future for ourselves and for those entrusted to us.” - Br. Alois, letter from Kolkata It is this space of freedom that the 33 participants from the Diocese...

Diocese of Pembroke Chancery Office http://pembrokediocese.com/web/ “The huge problems of our societies can foster defeatism. By choosing to love, we discover a space of freedom to create a future for ourselves and for those entrusted to us.” - Br. Alois, letter from Kolkata It is this space of freedom that the 33 participants from the Diocese... 2007-06-25T18:04:56Z 2007-06-25T18:00:44Z tag:www.diocesepembroke.ca,2007:/english/news//1.164 2007-06-25T18:00:44Z

Theme: “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses.” Acts 1:8 There are now 37 young people and adults, including three priests, registered for the diocesan pilgrimage to Sydney, Australia, next year. There will be much preparation for the pilgrims...

Diocese of Pembroke Chancery Office http://pembrokediocese.com/web/ Theme: “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses.” Acts 1:8 There are now 37 young people and adults, including three priests, registered for the diocesan pilgrimage to Sydney, Australia, next year. There will be much preparation for the pilgrims... 2007-06-25T17:59:13Z 2007-06-25T17:57:47Z tag:www.diocesepembroke.ca,2007:/english/news//1.163 2007-06-25T17:57:47Z

“For once I was completely surprised,” said Garnet Blanchette, when he received one of two commendations given out from a list of military and CANCAP personnel serving in Kandahar, Afghanistan. The presentation was made by Lieutenant Colonel D.M. La Brie, Commanding Officer, at the National Support Element Headquarters in Kandahar...

Diocese of Pembroke Chancery Office http://pembrokediocese.com/web/ “For once I was completely surprised,” said Garnet Blanchette, when he received one of two commendations given out from a list of military and CANCAP personnel serving in Kandahar, Afghanistan. The presentation was made by Lieutenant Colonel D.M. La Brie, Commanding Officer, at the National Support Element Headquarters in Kandahar... 2007-06-25T17:57:21Z 2007-06-25T17:53:02Z tag:www.diocesepembroke.ca,2007:/english/news//1.162 2007-06-25T17:53:02Z

Diocese of Pembroke Chancery Office http://pembrokediocese.com/web/ 2007-06-25T17:48:25Z 2007-06-25T17:39:52Z tag:www.diocesepembroke.ca,2007:/english/news//1.161 2007-06-25T17:39:52Z

By Donna Shaddick Farewell The more than 2,000 members of the Catholic Women’s League of the diocese of Pembroke expressed their sorrow for the loss of our bishop to the diocese of Edmonton with a spiritual bouquet presented to him at the farewell celebration on April 22 at the cathedral....

Diocese of Pembroke Chancery Office http://pembrokediocese.com/web/ By Donna Shaddick Farewell The more than 2,000 members of the Catholic Women’s League of the diocese of Pembroke expressed their sorrow for the loss of our bishop to the diocese of Edmonton with a spiritual bouquet presented to him at the farewell celebration on April 22 at the cathedral.... 2007-06-25T17:39:32Z 2007-06-25T17:37:02Z tag:www.diocesepembroke.ca,2007:/english/news//1.160 2007-06-25T17:37:02Z

Worshippers throughout the diocese were encouraged to prayerfully anticipate the 49th International Eucharistic Congress, which will take place in Quebec City a year from now. The Ark of the New Covenant travelled through a number of our churches as the 2007 Lenten season began, offering inspiration for the upcoming international...

Diocese of Pembroke Chancery Office http://pembrokediocese.com/web/ Worshippers throughout the diocese were encouraged to prayerfully anticipate the 49th International Eucharistic Congress, which will take place in Quebec City a year from now. The Ark of the New Covenant travelled through a number of our churches as the 2007 Lenten season began, offering inspiration for the upcoming international... 2007-06-25T17:35:00Z 2007-06-25T17:31:52Z tag:www.diocesepembroke.ca,2007:/english/news//1.159 2007-06-25T17:31:52Z

This year the Diocese of Pembroke offered year two of the diocesan adult faith course, “Put Out Into the Deep”. Twenty-nine people from all over the diocese participated in the program this year. The course consisted of five weekend sessions which began with a celebration of the Eucharist and included...

Diocese of Pembroke Chancery Office http://pembrokediocese.com/web/ This year the Diocese of Pembroke offered year two of the diocesan adult faith course, “Put Out Into the Deep”. Twenty-nine people from all over the diocese participated in the program this year. The course consisted of five weekend sessions which began with a celebration of the Eucharist and included... 2007-06-25T17:31:46Z 2007-06-25T17:28:22Z tag:www.diocesepembroke.ca,2007:/english/news//1.158 2007-06-25T17:28:22Z

After consulting the parishioners involved, the clergy and the Council of Priests, Bishop Richard Smith has decreed the canonical and official closure of five parishes and four missions in the diocese. The official documents include the following information: St. Anne’s Parish, Rapides-des Joachims, Quebec, is suppressed and will be added...

Diocese of Pembroke Chancery Office http://pembrokediocese.com/web/ After consulting the parishioners involved, the clergy and the Council of Priests, Bishop Richard Smith has decreed the canonical and official closure of five parishes and four missions in the diocese. The official documents include the following information: St. Anne’s Parish, Rapides-des Joachims, Quebec, is suppressed and will be added...