WEEKLY BULLETIN
BULLETIN HEBDOMADAIRE
DIOCESE OF PEMBROKE/DIOCÈSE DE PEMBROKE
284, ch. Trafalgar Rd., Pembroke, ON K8A 5A8 613 732-7933
August 18, 2026
Ferial – Férie
FROM THE DIOCESE
Diocesan Pastoral Planning –
Letter from the Bishop, August 6, 2026:
Planification pastorale diocésaine –
Lettre de l’évêque, 6 août 2026 :
The Most Reverend Michael Brehl, C.Ss.R. announces the following pastoral appointments:
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Reverend Scott Murray is appointed as Administrator of St. John the Evangelist Parish, Campbell’s Bay; St. James the Greater Parish, Portage-du-Fort; St. Anne Parish, Île-du-Grand-Calumet; Immaculate Conception Parish, Bryson; Holy Name of Mary Parish, Quyon; St. Edward Parish, Bristol; and St-François-d'Assise Parish, Lac-des-Loups. This pastoral appointment is effective 1 September 2026.
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Reverend Réal Ouellette, while remaining pastor of St-Jean-Baptiste Parish, Pembroke, and Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Pembroke, is additionally named as Administrator of St. Alphonsus Parish, Chapeau; St. Paul the Hermit Parish, Sheenboro, and St. Joseph Parish, St. Joseph’s. This pastoral appointment is effective 1 September 2026.
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Reverend Michael Smith will remain pastor of Fort-Coulonge, Waltham, Vinton and Otter Lake.
As of September 5, 2026, Sunday Mass will be celebrated only in the following churches in Pontiac Deanery:
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St. Alphonsus Church, Chapeau
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Église Saint-Pierre, Fort Coulonge
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St. John the Evangelist Church, Campbell’s Bay
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Holy Name of Mary Church, Quyon
August 6, 2026
Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord
Monseigneur Michael Brehl, C.Ss.R., annonce les nominations pastorales suivantes :
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Le P. Scott Murray est nommé administrateur de la paroisse Saint-Jean-l’Évangéliste, à Campbell’s Bay; de la paroisse Saint James the Greater, à Portage-du-Fort; de la paroisse Sainte-Anne, à l'Île-du-Grand-Calumet; de la paroisse de l’Immaculée-Conception, à Bryson; de la paroisse Saint-Nom-de-Marie, à Quyon; la paroisse Saint-Édouard, à Bristol; et la paroisse Saint-François-d’Assise, à Lac-des-Loups. Cette nomination pastorale prendra effet le 1er septembre 2026.
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Le P. Réal Ouellette, tout en conservant ses fonctions de curé de la paroisse Saint-Jean-Baptiste, à Pembroke, et de la paroisse Most Holy Name of Jesus, à Pembroke, est également nommé administrateur de la paroisse Saint-Alphonse, à Chapeau; de la paroisse Saint Paul the Hermit, à Sheenboro, et de la paroisse Saint-Joseph, à St. Joseph’s. Cette nomination pastorale prendra effet le 1er septembre 2026.
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Le P. Michael Smith demeurera curé de Fort-Coulonge, de Waltham, de Vinton et d’Otter Lake.
À compter du 5 septembre 2026, la messe dominicale ne sera célébrée que dans les églises suivantes du doyenné du Pontiac :
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Église Saint-Alphonse, à Chapeau
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Église Saint-Pierre, à Fort-Coulonge
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Église Saint-Jean-l’Évangéliste, à Campbell’s Bay
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Église du Saint-Nom-de-Marie, à Quyon
6 août 2026
Fête de la Transfiguration du Seigneur
Diocesan Weekly Online Prayer Meetings: In light of the situation taking place in the Pontiac Deanery, the Diocesan Online Weekly Prayer Meetings, led by Viviane Shank (of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Corbeil, Ontario), would like to lend our support in prayer and invite fellow parishioners of the Pembroke diocese to join us on-line in the coming weeks as we pray together, "A Rosary for Priests". "A Rosary for Priests" is a devotional rosary structured to pray for the sanctification, strength and protection of Catholic priests. Parishioners who are interested are welcome to join us online any Monday night from August 17th through to September 28th, 7:30pm – 8:15pm via Zoom (participants can log into the waiting room as early as 7:15pm). Through the Zoom app, first time participants may enter the Meeting ID directly: Meeting ID#: 814 1171 6854. Regular participants will receive a weekly email with the Zoom link. If you require technical support on how to use Zoom on your phone, tablet or computer or have trouble logging in, please call our tech lead, Robert Poisson at 416 560-7024 or email: pembrokedioceseprayergroup@gmail.com.
Prayers: For the repose of the soul of Sister Madeline Cooke (Sister of St. Vincent de Paul), gsic, who passed away at the Pembroke Regional Hospital on Friday, August 14th. Sister Madeline (Maddy) celebrated her 100th birthday on October 14, 2025.
Prières : Pour le repos de l'âme de Sœur Madeline Cooke (Sœur de Saint-Vincent-de-Paul), gsic, décédée vendredi 14 août à l'hôpital régional de Pembroke. Sœur Madeline (Maddy) avait fêté son 100e anniversaire le 14 octobre 2025.
Pastoral Appointment: The Most Reverend Michael Brehl, C.Ss.R. announces the following appointment:
Reverend Paweł Ratajczak, O.M.I. (Assumption Province) is appointed pastor of St. Mary Parish, Wilno, effective 1 September 2026.
Nomination pastorale : Mgr Michael Brehl, C.Ss.R., annonce la nomination suivante :
Le P. Paweł Ratajczak, O.M.I. (Province de l’Assomption) est nommé curé de la paroisse St-Mary, à Wilno, à compter du 1er septembre 2026.
Grey Sisters of the Immaculate Conception – Celebrating 100 years of service and presence in the Ottawa Valley and beyond: Join the Grey Sisters and staff to celebrate a Century of Service among God’s People at the Grey Sisters Caritas Residence, 215 Deacon Street, Pembroke, on Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 1-4pm. Everyone welcome!
FROM THE CCCB / DE LA CECC
Episcopal Resignation and Appointment for the Diocese of Edmundston – Saturday, August 15 2026: (Ottawa)– His Holiness Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of the Most Reverend Claude Champagne, O.M.I., Bishop of Edmundston, and appointed the Most Reverend Michel Proulx, O. Praem., Bishop of Bathurst, as Apostolic Administrator sede vacante of the Diocese of Edmundston. (Read more…)
Renonciation et nomination épiscopale pour le diocèse d’Edmundston – samedi le 15 août 2026 : (Ottawa) – Sa Sainteté le pape Léon XIV a accepté la renonciation de Mgr Claude Champagne, O.M.I. comme évêque d’Edmundston et a nommé Mgr Michel Proulx, O. Praem., évêque de Bathurst, administrateur apostolique sede vacante du diocèse d’Edmundston. (Lire la suite…)
THE EVANGELIZATION TEAM / L’ÉQUIPE D’ÉVANGÉLISATION
THE HOLY SEE / LE SAINT-SIÈGE
VOCATIONS
FAITH FORMATION / L’ÉDUCATION DE LA FOI
MARRIAGE, FAMILY, YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS / MARIAGE, FAMILLE, JEUNESSE ET JEUNES ADULTES
PRO-LIFE / PRO-VIE
PARISH EVENTS / ÉVÉNEMENTS PAROISSIAUX
Got questions about life, faith, or God? Join us for Alpha! Each session includes a snack board, a short video exploring the basics of the Christian faith, and an honest, open discussion where you can share your thoughts. Sessions will be on Thursdays, starting September 17th from 7:00pm to 8:30pm at St. Andrew’s Church, Killaloe. Invite a friend or family member that isn’t connected to the Church or come on your own! For more information or to register, email alphastandrews2026@gmail.com.
DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE / DÉVELOPPEMENT ET PAIX
OTHER CATHOLIC EVENTS / AUTRES ÉVÉNEMENTS CATHOLIQUES
Divine Mercy Pilgrimage – St. Faustina Feast Day: Join Fr. Marcus Schonnop and Fr. John Ogbaje in Wilno, Ontario on Saturday, October 3rd. Cost: $100 (includes transportation and lunch). To register or for more information please contact Stan and Maria at mhbielec@gmail.com or 613 914-0427.
69th Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Knock in Mayo, Quebec: This year’s Pilgrimage to honour Our Lady of Knock will be held on Sunday, August 23rd, 2026. The Eucharist will be celebrated at 11am in English by Archbishop Paul-André Durocher assisted by Father John Braganza of St. Malachy’s Parish. For more information, please contact Mrs. Ellen Butler at 819 986-3860, Ms. Joann Kearnan at 819 986-7827 or email mayopilgrimage@gmail.com.
69e pèlerinage à Notre-Dame de Knock à Mayo, au Québec : Le pèlerinage de cette année en l'honneur de Notre-Dame de Knock aura lieu le dimanche 23 août 2026. La messe sera célébrée à 11 h en anglais par Mgr Paul-André Durocher, assisté du père John Braganza de la paroisse Saint-Malachy. Pour plus d’informations, veuillez contacter Mme Ellen Butler au 819 986-3860, Mme Joann Kearnan au 819 986-7827 ou envoyer un courriel à mayopilgrimage@gmail.com.
VOLUNTEER & EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES / OPPORTUNITÉS DE BÉNÉVOLA ET D’EMPLOI
OTHER / AUTRES
Pembroke Community Choir Fall Registration: Do you like to sing? Online registration for the Pembroke Community Choir is now open. Regular practices are from 7-9pm every Monday, at Wesley Community Church, 210 Renfrew Street, Pembroke.
There are no auditions, and Tenors and Basses are especially welcome. The ability to read music is recommended, at-home practice is essential, and a commitment to the December 5th & 6th performances is expected.
Visit www.pembrokecommunitychoir.org for more info about the choir, the registration process, and fees. Rehearsals begin on September 14th.
Fall 2026 Classes – Assumption University: Receive a graduate diploma in Catholic Studies (online) at one of Canada’s most historic universities! A completed bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a cumulative average of 70% required. Visit https://assumptionu.ca/ for a complete list of Fall 2026 classes. Register at registrar@assumptionu.ca or call 519 973-7033. Deadline to apply: August 28th at noon.
Pilgrimage of Peace to Medjugorje: From September 23rd to October 3rd, 2026, accompanied by a priest! Price: $3,995.00 (includes taxes, air fare, room & board, side trips and gratuities). Deadline to register: September 16th. To register or for more information, contact Jack Duggan at 613 756-2655, or email irishjack@bell.net. Please visit YouTube at https://youtu.be/qbgSqkZdqxY to see the interview with Father Shalla in Medjugorje on last May’s pilgrimage.
17th Annual Women’s Fall Retreat: On Saturday, October 24th from 9am to 3:30pm at St. Michael Catholic High School, 2755 Hwy. 43, Kemptville. Guest speaker Melanie Rabishaw reflects on the 200th anniversary theme of the Archdiocese of Kingston: “To know Christ and the power of His resurrection” (Philippians 3:10). Join us for Holy Mass, inspiring reflections, worship, personal prayer and fellowship. Morning snack and lunch provided. Registration ($50) is limited to 100 participants: romancatholic.kingston.on.ca/womens-fall-retreat.
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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.