http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/ Latest news and events of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pembroke, in Ontario and Québec, Canada. Copyright 2007 Diocese of Pembroke infoDELETE@THISdiocesepembroke.ca en Thu, 02 Aug 2007 12:21:33 -0500 Movable Type 3.15 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/08/episcopal_ordination_of_o.html 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... Thu, 02 Aug 2007 12:21:33 -0500 Bishop's Message http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/08/episcopal_ordination_of_o.html http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/07/new_bishop_appointed_for_.html 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... Tue, 03 Jul 2007 09:11:40 -0500 Bishop's Message http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/07/new_bishop_appointed_for_.html http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/06/fundraising_concert_mdas.html 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,... Tue, 26 Jun 2007 09:12:39 -0500 Bishop's Message http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/06/fundraising_concert_mdas.html http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/06/st_benedict_acres.html 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... Mon, 25 Jun 2007 13:14:47 -0500 http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/06/st_benedict_acres.html http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/06/cana_colony_a_cat.html 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... Mon, 25 Jun 2007 13:13:09 -0500 http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/06/cana_colony_a_cat.html http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/06/madonna_house_programs_ce.html 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... Mon, 25 Jun 2007 13:11:51 -0500 http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/06/madonna_house_programs_ce.html http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/06/preparing_for_the_interna.html 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... Mon, 25 Jun 2007 13:11:05 -0500 http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/06/preparing_for_the_interna.html http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/06/taiza_montraal_a_apri.html “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... Mon, 25 Jun 2007 13:06:55 -0500 http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/06/taiza_montraal_a_apri.html http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/06/world_youth_day_sydney_a.html 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... Mon, 25 Jun 2007 13:00:44 -0500 http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/06/world_youth_day_sydney_a.html http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/06/blanchette_receives_comme.html “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... Mon, 25 Jun 2007 12:57:47 -0500 http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/06/blanchette_receives_comme.html http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/06/mme_yolande_b.html Mon, 25 Jun 2007 12:53:02 -0500 http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/06/mme_yolande_b.html http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/06/the_catholic_womens_leag.html 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.... Mon, 25 Jun 2007 12:39:52 -0500 http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/06/the_catholic_womens_leag.html http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/06/the_ark_of_the_new_covena.html 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... Mon, 25 Jun 2007 12:37:02 -0500 http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/06/the_ark_of_the_new_covena.html http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/06/diocesan_adult_faith_form.html 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... Mon, 25 Jun 2007 12:31:52 -0500 http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/06/diocesan_adult_faith_form.html http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/06/parishes_and_missions_off.html 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... Mon, 25 Jun 2007 12:28:22 -0500 http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/06/parishes_and_missions_off.html http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/06/how_a_bishop_is_named_to_.html As the people of the Diocese of Pembroke learned that their bishop had been appointed Archbishop of Edmonton, Alberta, many wondered how a new bishop would be chosen. Who chooses a new bishop? The short answer is “The Holy Spirit.” Christ has not abandoned his Church, and continues to guide... Mon, 25 Jun 2007 12:21:08 -0500 http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/06/how_a_bishop_is_named_to_.html http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/06/the_new_coat_of_arms_of_t.html The celtic decoration represents the artwork in the Cathedral of the diocese that honours Saint Columbkille, the patron saint of the diocese. The colour blue represents the Ottawa River that joins the two main parts of the diocese and which was a means of communication for the early missionaries... Mon, 25 Jun 2007 12:18:25 -0500 http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/06/the_new_coat_of_arms_of_t.html http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/06/the_society_of_st_vincen.html The St. Columbkille Conference of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, Pembroke Council, was established early this year in the Pembroke Diocese. Now operating in the Pembroke and Petawawa areas, the council has a long-term goal of reaching out to other areas in the Diocese. We are now providing home... Mon, 25 Jun 2007 12:15:18 -0500 http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/06/the_society_of_st_vincen.html http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/06/st_john_chrysostom_celeb.html The parish of St. John Chrysostom in Arnprior recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. The jubilee year was marked by many significant events culminating with a solemn Mass of thanksgiving which was celebrated on Sunday, May 13th. The main celebrant and homilist for this Mass was His Excellency, the Most Reverend... Mon, 25 Jun 2007 12:14:23 -0500 http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/06/st_john_chrysostom_celeb.html http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/06/diaconate_candidates_rece.html The four candidates for the permanent diaconate in the Diocese of Pembroke received the ministries of “lector” or “acolyte” at a special celebration and Mass presided over by Bishop Richard Smith at St. Columbkille Cathedral, Pembroke, on January 31, 2007. The candidates are in the midst of a four-year process... Mon, 25 Jun 2007 12:11:59 -0500 http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/06/diaconate_candidates_rece.html http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/06/saying_goodbye_to_archbis.html Tears, smiles, hugs and blessings were shared as our diocese bade a fond farewell to Archbishop Richard Smith on Sunday, April 22. The farewell vespers at St. Columbkille Cathedral began with a hymn of thanksgiving to God. “I am indeed full of gratitude to God for the gifts he has... Mon, 25 Jun 2007 12:08:51 -0500 http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/06/saying_goodbye_to_archbis.html http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/04/farewell_for_archbishop_s.html The people of the Ottawa Valley showed up in large numbers on Sunday, April 22, to bid farewell to Archbishop Richard Smith as he prepared to depart the diocese to assume his new responsibilities as Archbishop. On March 22nd Pope Benedict XVI named Bishop Smith to the Archdiocese of Edmonton.... Mon, 23 Apr 2007 06:00:00 -0500 Bishop's Message http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/04/farewell_for_archbishop_s.html http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/04/new_diocesan_administrato.html On Wednesday, April 18th, the College of Consultors of the Archdiocese of Edmonton met and Archbishop Richard Smith took canonical possession of the Archdiocese of Edmonton. His liturgical installation will take place at Saint Joseph Basilica, Edmonton on May 1st, the feast of Saint Joseph the Worker. Upon receiving news... Wed, 18 Apr 2007 21:34:49 -0500 Bishop's Message http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/04/new_diocesan_administrato.html http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/04/mass_of_chrism.html April 3, 2007 — St. Columbkille Cathedral, Pembroke. “The eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on him.” In tonight’s Gospel passage St. Luke uses this phrase to describe the attentiveness of the people who had just heard Jesus speak. On the occasion of this particular visit to his... Tue, 03 Apr 2007 09:00:00 -0500 Bishop's Message http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/04/mass_of_chrism.html http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/03/bishop_richard_smith_name.html His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI has named Bishop Richard Smith as Archbishop of Edmonton. He succeeds Archbishop Thomas Collins who was installed as the Archbishop of Toronto in January. Bishop Smith has served as the seventh Bishop of Pembroke since June 2002. Archbishop-elect Smith made the following statement: "My appointment... Thu, 22 Mar 2007 09:39:33 -0500 Bishop's Message http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/03/bishop_richard_smith_name.html http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/02/a_message_from_our_bishop.html Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I am pleased to have this opportunity to address a message to you. There are four items of particular importance I would like to draw to your attention. The first is the letter by the Most Reverend André Gaumond, President of the Canadian Conference... Thu, 01 Feb 2007 09:30:00 -0500 Bishop's Message http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/02/a_message_from_our_bishop.html http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/02/the_49th_international_eu.html An appointment with history and the Eucharist that shouldn't be missed. Every four years, Catholics from around the world are invited to gather together to reflect on the great mystery of the Eucharist during the International Eucharistic Congress. It was the year 1910 that the last International Eucharistic Congress was... Thu, 01 Feb 2007 09:29:30 -0500 http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/02/the_49th_international_eu.html http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/02/diocesan_pilgrimage_to_li.html Forty three pilgrims from the Diocese of Pembroke went on pilgrimage to our sister diocese, the Archdiocese of Lima, in November of 2006. They were warmly welcomed by their sisters and brothers in Christ and this experience provoked many thoughts and feelings from the pilgrims. The following are reflections and... Thu, 01 Feb 2007 09:29:00 -0500 http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/02/diocesan_pilgrimage_to_li.html http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/02/limapembroke_parnership_.html Responding to the call of the Gospel and the invitation of Pope John Paul II in Ecclesia in America to encounter the living Jesus Christ in the third millennium, we the faithful of the Archdiocese of Lima, Peru and the Diocese of Pembroke, Canada undertake the partnership of our local... Thu, 01 Feb 2007 09:28:00 -0500 http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/02/limapembroke_parnership_.html http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/02/donations_for_lima_peru.html The generosity of the people of the Diocese of Pembroke shone through the dreary days of October and November as we exceeded our goal of $70,000 (for the first of three years) to support the nutritional feeding project in the community of Chorrillos, Lima, Peru. The amount of donations as... Thu, 01 Feb 2007 09:27:00 -0500 http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/02/donations_for_lima_peru.html http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/02/canadian_bishops_defend_c.html A letter from the CCCB President to the Prime Minister and the leaders of the parties in the opposition. Dear Prime Minister: For Catholics, marriage is an issue intimately related to human nature which has been created male and female. Despite the recent decision of the House of Commons, Catholic... Thu, 01 Feb 2007 09:26:00 -0500 http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/02/canadian_bishops_defend_c.html http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/02/the_permanent_diaconate_i.html Part 1: The Call and the Beginning of his Journey 1. A Call (Vocation) to be 'Sacrament of Service' in the Church "EGO IN MEDIO VESTRUM SUM, SICUT QUI MINISTRAT" "I AM IN YOUR MIDST AS ONE WHO SERVES" [Luke 22:27] (motto for the Permanent Diaconate in the Diocese of... Thu, 01 Feb 2007 09:24:00 -0500 http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/02/the_permanent_diaconate_i.html http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/02/leaving_discouragement_be.html Taizé Montreal - April 27-29 2007. What is Taizé? Taizé is the name of a small village in the south of Burgundy, France and home of an international, ecumenical community, founded there in 1940 by Brother Roger. With life commitments to material and spiritual sharing, to celibacy, and to a... Thu, 01 Feb 2007 09:23:00 -0500 http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/02/leaving_discouragement_be.html http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/02/pembroke_diocese_hires_ne.html New staff at the Pembroke Diocese are: Donna Biggs, Secretary/Receptionist, Nov. 7, 2006; Jason Dedo, Office of Faith Formation, Sept. 1 2006; Lisa Ranger, Diocesan Finance Assistant, June 5 2006; Yvette Bourque, Director of Youth Ministry, Office of Christian Family Life, Ecclesia, Nov. 1, 2006. Yvette Bourque Yvette Bourque has... Thu, 01 Feb 2007 09:22:00 -0500 http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/02/pembroke_diocese_hires_ne.html http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/02/achristian_vaudevillea.html APeX Ministries performed recently at Our Lady of Sorrows Parish and Elementary school in Petawawa and Bishop Smith Catholic High School in Pembroke. Gene Monterastelli and Brad Farmer, of APeX Minstries, are two young men who travel across North America as evangelists. They use their unique presentation style they call... Thu, 01 Feb 2007 09:21:00 -0500 http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/02/achristian_vaudevillea.html http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/02/world_youth_day.html The Diocese of Pembroke is, again, undertaking the preparations and planning for yet another International World Youth Day pilgrimage, this time to Sydney, Australia, in July 2008. The official World Youth Day, set out by the Catholic Church, is Palm Sunday. It is to be celebrated throughout the world wide... Thu, 01 Feb 2007 09:20:00 -0500 http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/02/world_youth_day.html http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/02/meet_our_new_seminarians.html In addition to Seminarians Phil Kupferschmidt and John Scott, there are three other new Seminarians. Richard Pilon I am the youngest child in a family of seven. I was born and raised on the family farm in Vinton, Quebec, and attended Mass at St. Elizabeth's parish. Part of my growing... Thu, 01 Feb 2007 09:19:00 -0500 http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/02/meet_our_new_seminarians.html http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/02/internationally_known_spe.html Ralph Martin has been a leader in the renewal movements in the Catholic Church for many years and is now the president of Renewal Ministries, an organization devoted to Catholic renewal and evangelization. Ralph is also the Director of Graduate Theology Programs in Evangelization and can be seen each week... Thu, 01 Feb 2007 09:18:00 -0500 http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/02/internationally_known_spe.html http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/02/st_victors_school_has_g.html As Catholic Educators, the staff of St. Victor School in Mattawa has always promoted activities that reflect the tenets of our Catholic faith. Since September of this year students have participated in numerous activities that have raised funds for charitable organizations and helped others at home and abroad. On Friday,... Thu, 01 Feb 2007 09:17:00 -0500 http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/02/st_victors_school_has_g.html http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/02/catholic_womens_league.html Catholic Women's League members from across the diocese gathered in Combermere in September to participate in a day of reflection. Members of Holy Canadian Martyrs parish council greeted members from Arnprior to Temiscaming, Haliburton to Chapeau and points in between. The day was centered around a prayer service, "Living With... Thu, 01 Feb 2007 09:16:00 -0500 http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/02/catholic_womens_league.html http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/02/pontiac_provie_prolif.html Pontiac Pro-Vie / Pro-Life celebrated its 10th anniversary on September 22nd, 2006. A mass of Thanksgiving was celebrated by Bishop Richard Smith at St. Alphonsus Church in Chapeau, Quebec. Also present were Father Mitch Beachey, Father Michael Costello and Deacon Michael McFarlane. The Knights of Columbus were present and Leo... Thu, 01 Feb 2007 09:14:00 -0500 http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/02/pontiac_provie_prolif.html http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/02/petawawa_youth_group.html Our Lady of Sorrows Youth Group in Petawawa meets every first and third evening of the month (7:30 - 8:30 p.m.) The night involves watching a DVD called "Ultimate Choice" where eight teens are stretched physically, mentally and morally. Teens in Petawawa Youth Group then discuss what they just saw... Thu, 01 Feb 2007 09:12:00 -0500 http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/02/petawawa_youth_group.html http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/02/feast_of_our_lady_of_guad.html Priests and laity from around the diocese gathered at St. Columbkille Cathedral for an evening mass on December 12th in honour of Our Lady of Guadalupe. A novena preceded the mass to encourage and assist the faithful to pray for life and to seek the intercession of Mary our Mother... Thu, 01 Feb 2007 09:10:00 -0500 http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/02/feast_of_our_lady_of_guad.html http://pembrokediocese.com/web/english/news/2007/02/upcoming_events.html February 27th - "The challenge of living Lent 2007"-Guest speaker Jason Dedo, Diocesan Director of Faith Formation. K of C Hall, Ellis Ave., Pembroke. Pancake Supper 6-7 p.m. Guest speaker to follow. All are welcome. February 28th - Deadline for applications with deposit for World Youth Day 2008 to Sydney,... 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