WEEKLY BULLETIN

BULLETIN HEBDOMADAIRE

DIOCESE OF PEMBROKE/DIOCÈSE DE PEMBROKE

 

284, ch. Trafalgar Rd., Pembroke, ON K8A 5A8                                      613 732-7933​

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January 27, 2026

Ferial – Férie

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FROM THE DIOCESE

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Pastoral Planning – Walking Together in Hope: Letter from Bishop Brehl – January 25, 2026.

 

Planification pastorale – Marcher ensemble dans l’espérance : Lettre de Mgr Brehl – 25 janvier 2026.

 

Parishioners of Pembroke Diocese are invited to save the date to attend one of the pastoral planning

information meetings that will be held in all five deaneries of the diocese during the first weeks of Lent.

Bishop Brehl and members of the diocesan steering committee will present relevant pastoral, statistical

and financial data to help equip parishioners in ongoing dialogue and discernment on the future of the

diocese. If you cannot make the local meeting in your home deanery, please feel welcome to attend any of the scheduled meetings. 

Dates and Locations of Deanery Meetings 

• Renfrew Deanery: Tuesday, February 17 at St. Joseph’s High School, Renfrew - 6:30pm to 8:30pm 

• Pembroke Deanery: Thursday, February 19 at Bishop Smith High School, Pembroke - 6:30pm to 8:30pm 

• Mattawa Deanery: Saturday, February 21 at Corbeil Park Hall, Corbeil - French at 10:00am to 12:00pm; English at 1:00pm to 3:00pm 

• Pontiac Deanery: Saturday, February 28 at Club de l'Âge d’Or, Fort-Coulonge - French at 10:00am to 12:00pm; English at 1:00pm to 3:00pm 

• Barry’s Bay Deanery: Sunday, March 1 at St. John Bosco School, Barry's Bay - 2:00pm to 4:00pm 

 

Les paroissiens du diocèse de Pembroke sont invités à réserver la date pour assister à l'une des réunions d'information sur la planification pastorale qui se tiendront dans les cinq doyennés du diocèse au cours des premières semaines du Carême. Mgr Brehl et les membres du comité directeur diocésain présenteront des données pastorales, statistiques et financières pertinentes afin d'aider les paroissiens à poursuivre le dialogue et le discernement sur l'avenir du diocèse. Si vous ne pouvez pas assister à la réunion locale de votre doyenné, vous êtes les bienvenus à l'une des autres réunions prévues.  

Dates et lieux des réunions du doyenné 

• Doyenné de Renfrew : mardi 17 février à l'école secondaire St. Joseph, Renfrew - de 18 h 30 à 20 h 30 

• Doyenné de Pembroke : jeudi 19 février à l'école secondaire Bishop Smith, Pembroke - de 18 h 30 à 20 h 30 

• Doyenné de Mattawa : samedi 21 février à la salle Corbeil Park, Corbeil - français de 10 h à 12 h ; anglais de 13 h à 15 h 

• Doyenné de Pontiac : samedi 28 février au Club de l'Âge d'Or, Fort-Coulonge - en français de 10 h à 12 h ; en anglais de 13 h à 15 h 

• Doyenné de Barry's Bay : dimanche 1er mars à l'école St. John Bosco, Barry's Bay - de 14 h à 16 h 

 

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FROM THE CCCB / DE LA CECC

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Pope Leo’s Message For The 34th World Day Of The Sick (11 February 2026) – Thursday, January 22 2026: (Ottawa) – Pope Leo XIV’s message for the 34th World Day of the Sick, which will be celebrated on Wednesday, 11 February 2026, offers a reflection on the theme “The compassion of the Samaritan: loving by bearing another’s pain”. (Read more…)

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Message du pape Léon XIV pour la 34e Journée mondiale du malade (11 février 2026) – jeudi le 22 janvier 2026 : Ottawa – Le message du pape Léon XIV pour la 34e Journée mondiale du malade, qui sera célébrée le mercredi 11 février 2026, offre le thème de « La compassion du Samaritain : aimer en portant la douleur de l’autre ». (Lire la suite…)

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THE EVANGELIZATION TEAM / L’ÉQUIPE D’ÉVANGÉLISATION

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THE HOLY SEE / LE SAINT-SIÈGE

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Pope’s Prayer Intention for February 2026: For children with incurable diseases – Let us pray that children suffering from incurable diseases and their families receive the necessary medical care and support, never losing strength and hope.

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Intention de prière du Saint-Père pour le mois de février 2026 : Pour les enfants atteints de maladies incurables – Prions pour que les enfants atteints de maladies incurables ainsi que leurs familles reçoivent les soins médicaux et le soutien nécessaires, sans jamais perdre force et espérance.

 

VOCATIONS

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1st Thursday Holy Hours to Pray for Vocations: February 5th from 6:30-7:30pm at St. James the Less Parish, Eganville. The Holy Hour will consist of Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Sacred Music, a reflection by Fr. Murray, a Rosary for vocations, and time for silent prayer. These Holy Hours are open to everyone, not just those considering a priestly vocation. For more information and details please visit Pembroke Vocations.​

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FAITH FORMATION / L’ÉDUCATION DE LA FOI

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Diocesan Lenten Retreat: The Office of Faith Formation and Leadership Development invites you to the next Diocesan Lenten Retreat on Saturday, February 21, 2026 from 9:30am to 2:00pm (Registration at 9:00am) at St. James the Less Parish, Eganville. Author and speaker: Patrick Sullivan. Cost: $15.00 (lunch provided). To register please contact Deacon Adrien Chaput at dcadrienchaput@pembrokediocese.com or 613 732-7933 ext. 206. Deadline to register: Wednesday, February 18th.​

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MARRIAGE, FAMILY, YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS / MARIAGE, FAMILLE, JEUNESSE ET JEUNES ADULTES

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Marriage Preparation Program: The Spring Diocesan Marriage Preparation Program is coming up on Saturday, March 28th and Saturday, April 11th at St. Francis Xavier Parish, Renfrew. Deadline to register: March 24th. Register online at https://form.jotform.com/FamilyPembroke/marriage-preparation-course. E-transfers of $125/couple can be made to donnabiggs@pembrokediocese.com, or mail cheques to Diocese of Pembroke, 284 Trafalgar Road, Pembroke, ON K8A 5A8. For inquiries, please contact Patrick Sullivan at family@pembrokediocese.com or call 613 732-7933 ext. 208.

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PRO-LIFE / PRO-VIE

 

​First Step Options Annual General Meeting: FSO Annual General Meeting will take place at 7pm on Monday, February 23rd. For more information, please call 613 635-7440 or email fsocentre@gmail.com.​

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PARISH EVENTS / ÉVÉNEMENTS PAROISSIAUX

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​​​​OTHER CATHOLIC EVENTS / AUTRES ÉVÉNEMENTS CATHOLIQUES

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National Catholic Health Care Week 2026: National Catholic Health Care Week in Canada will be held from February 1-7, 2026.

 This year’s theme Open Hearts, Healing, Hope reflects the profound belief that healing is communal. It emphasizes the ways in which we are bound together by our shared humanity, and how compassion, justice, and solidarity guide our work to serve all people, especially those who are vulnerable or marginalized. Inspired by Catholic social teaching, the theme invites us to reflect on how our daily actions, decisions, and relationships contribute to a health system and a society where everyone belongs.

This year's theme is part of a national priority to work across Catholic health in Canada to foster communities of welcome for all. 

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2026 Lift Jesus Higher Rally will be held Saturday, March 14th at the Toronto Convention Centre. Come for a great experience! For details and registration please visit Home - Lift Jesus Higher Rally (LJHR).

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VOLUNTEER & EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES / OPPORTUNITÉS DE BÉNÉVOLA ET D’EMPLOI

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OTHER / AUTRES

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​Musical Theatre – Anastasia! Join Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College this February 6, 7 (at 7:30pm) and 8th (at 1pm) 2026 at the Madawaska Valley District School in Barry's Bay for our musical performance of Anastasia. Witness the story of an orphaned amnesiac who is unaware she is the only surviving sovereign of Imperial Russia, the Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov. Tickets: $25 general admission, students $12, families $60. For advance ticket reservations, please email drama@seatofwisdom.ca. Presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals www.concordtheatricals.com.

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Pilgrimage to Medjugorje: From May 18 to May 28, 2026 with Fr. Christopher Shalla, Diocese of Pembroke. Price - $3150.00 (includes taxes, side trips and gratuities). For more information contact Jack Duggan at 613 756-2655 or email irishjack@bell.net.

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