WEEKLY BULLETIN

BULLETIN HEBDOMADAIRE

DIOCESE OF PEMBROKE/DIOCÈSE DE PEMBROKE

 

188, rue Renfrew St., C.P./ Box 7, Pembroke, ON K8A 6X1                    613 732-7933

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July 22, 2025

Ste Marie Madeleine, Disciple du Seigneur
St. Mary Magdalene, Disciple of the Lord –

FROM THE DIOCESE

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Help Needed – 2025 Cormac Pilgrimage: We are seeking energetic volunteers to help “set up” for the

85th annual Pilgrimage to the Shrine of St. Ann on Saturday, July 19th at 9am, and Monday, July 28th at

6pm to help “take down.” High school students looking for community hours are more than welcome!

If interested, please contact Tom Holly at 613 401-2244 or contact St. James Parish Office at 613 628-2020.

 

Pastoral Appointments:

The Most Reverend Michael Brehl, C.Ss.R., announces the following pastoral appointments:

• Reverend Daniel Janulewicz, O.M.I., concludes his ministry in the Diocese of Pembroke, effective 31 August 2025

• to assume a new assignment from his religious community. Bishop Brehl wishes to thank Father Daniel for his

• ministry in Round Lake and Wilno.

• Reverend Miroslaw Olszewski, O.M.I., is appointed as Pastor of St. Mary Parish, Wilno and St. Casimir Parish, Round Lake. This appointment is effective September 1, 2025.

 

Nominations Pastorales :

Mgr Michael Brehl, c.ss.r., annonce les nominations pastorales suivantes :

• Le P. Daniel Janulewicz, o.m.i., termine son ministère dans le diocèse de Pembroke, à compter du 31 août 2025, pour assumer une nouvelle mission au sein de sa communauté religieuse. Mgr Brehl tient à remercier le P. Daniel pour son ministère à Round Lake et à Wilno.

• Le P. Miroslaw Olszewski, o.m.i., est nommé curé de la paroisse St. Mary, Wilno, et de la paroisse St. Casimir, Round Lake. Cette nomination prend effet le 1er septembre 2025.

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FROM THE CCCB / DE LA CECC

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Young People from Canada to Gather in Rome for the Jubilee of Youth 2025 – Wednesday, July 16 2025: The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops is pleased to announce that a special gathering of young people from Canada will take place in Rome on Tuesday, 29 July 2025 at the church Santa Andrea dell Valle (Corso Vittorio Emanuele II 00186 Roma RM, Italy) during the Jubilee of Youth (28 July to 3 August 2025) organized as part of the Catholic Church’s Jubilee Year celebrations. (Read more…)

 

Des Jeunes du Canada se rassembleront à Rome pour le Jubilé des jeunes 2025 – mercredi le 16 juillet 2025 : La Conférence des évêques catholiques du Canada a le plaisir d’annoncer qu’un rassemblement spécial de jeunes du Canada aura lieu à Rome le mardi 29 juillet 2025, à l’église Santa Andrea dell Valle (Corso Vittorio Emanuele II 00186 Rome, Italie) pendant le Jubilé des jeunes (du 28 juillet au 3 août 2025), organisé dans le cadre des célébrations de l’Année jubilaire de l’Église catholique.(Lire la suite…)

 

CCCB Publishes Promotional Video for the 5th World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly (2025): The CCCB Standing Committee for Family and Life, in collaboration with its Office for Family and Life, has released a one-minute promotional video to mark the fifth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, taking place on Sunday, 27 July 2025.

The CCCB video illustrates the beauty of intergenerational relationships, portraying children engaging with their grandparents both digitally and in person, as well as spending time with “adopted grandparents” – seniors in their community welcomed as part of the family.

This annual observance was instituted by Pope Francis in 2021 and is celebrated by the universal Church on or near the liturgical Memorial of Saints Joachim and Anne, grandparents of Jesus. The theme, chosen by Pope Francis earlier this year, is “Blessed are those who have not lost hope” (cf. Sir 14:2).

The faithful are encouraged to view and share the video within their families, parishes, and communities, and to make use of the other resources made available to support the celebration of this Day.

Resources:

The video and related materials, including suggestions of concrete actions and activities for parishes and families can be found on the CCCB webpage for the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly 2025 at the following link: https://www.cccb.ca/faith-moral-issues/family-and-life/grandparents-and-the-elderly/

 

La CECC publie une vidéo promotionnelle pour la 5e Journée mondiale des grands-parents et des personnes âgées (2025) : Le Comité permanent de la CECC pour la famille et la vie, en collaboration avec son Office pour la famille et la vie, a publié une vidéo promotionnelle d’une minute à l’occasion de la cinquième Journée mondiale des grands-parents et des personnes âgées, qui aura lieu le dimanche 27 juillet 2025.

La vidéo de la CECC illustre la beauté des relations intergénérationnelles, montrant des enfants interagissant avec leurs grands-parents à la fois en personne et en ligne, ainsi que des moments partagés avec des « grands-parents adoptés » – des personnes âgées de leur communauté accueillis comme membres de la famille.

Cette journée annuelle, instituée par le pape François en 2021, est célébrée par l’Église universelle à l’occasion ou autour de la mémoire liturgique des saints Joachim et Anne, les grands-parents de Jésus. Le thème, choisi par le pape François plus tôt cette année, est : « Heureux celui qui n’a pas perdu l’espoir » (cf. Si 14,2).

Les fidèles sont invités à visionner et à partager la vidéo au sein de leurs familles, paroisses et communautés, et à profiter des autres ressources disponibles pour appuyer la célébration de cette journée.

Ressources :

La vidéo et le matériel connexe, incluant des suggestions d’actions concrètes et d’activités pour les paroisses et les familles, sont accessibles sur la page Web de la CECC consacrée à la Journée mondiale des grands-parents et des personnes âgées 2025, au lien suivant : Grands-parents et personnes aînées – Conférence des évêques catholiques du Canada.

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THE SYNOD / LE SYNODE

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News of the Synod (2025-07-16): The General Secretariat of the Synod released “Pathways for the Implementation of the Synod”, which provides “an interpretive key for understanding the implementation phase of the Synod on Synodality.” (Read more…)

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Nouvelles du Synode (16-07-2025) : Le Secrétariat général du Synode a publié le document intitulé « Pistes pour la phase de mise en œuvre du Synode », qui offre « une clé de lecture pour comprendre la phase de mise en œuvre du Synode sur la synodalité ». (Lire la suite…)

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JUBILEE 2025 / JUBILÉ 2025

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85th Annual Pilgrimage to the Shrine of St. Ann in Cormac and Diocesan Celebration of the Jubilee Year of Hope will take place on Sunday, July 27th, 2025. The Triduum of Preparation and Pilgrimage Sunday will be led by Bishop Michael Brehl, C.Ss.R., Bishop of the Diocese of Pembroke. The principal Pilgrimage Mass will be at 11:00am at the Shrine. A Mass of Healing with the Anointing of St. Ann's oil will be celebrated at 2:00pm. The Sacraments of Confession is available throughout the day. Pilgrims have the opportunity of availing of the Jubilee Indulgence. On site: St. Ann's religious articles and other religious articles, St. Ann's Mass League memberships, food and refreshments vendors (Please bring your own seating.). Triduum Masses on Thursday, July 24th, Friday, July 25th and Saturday, July 26th at 7:00pm each evening. For more information: http://www.cormacpilgrimage.com or http://www.facebook.com/CormacStAnn. Welcome everyone!

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Le 85e pèlerinage annuel au sanctuaire de Sainte-Anne-de-Cormac et la célébration diocésaine de l'Année jubilaire de l'espérance auront lieu le dimanche 27 juillet 2025. Le triduum de préparation et le dimanche du pèlerinage seront dirigés par Mgr Michael Brehl, C.Ss.R., évêque du diocèse de Pembroke. La principale messe de pèlerinage aura lieu à 11 h au sanctuaire. Une messe de guérison avec l'onction de l'huile de sainte Anne sera célébrée à 14 heures. Les sacrements de la confession seront disponibles tout au long de la journée. Les pèlerins ont la possibilité de bénéficier de l'indulgence du Jubilé. Sur place : Articles religieux de Sainte-Anne et autres articles religieux, adhésions à la Ligue des messes de Sainte-Anne, vendeurs de nourriture et de rafraîchissements (veuillez apporter vos propres sièges). Messes du triduum les jeudi 24, vendredi 25 et samedi 26 juillet à 19h00 chaque soir. Pour plus d'informations : http://www.cormacpilgrimage.com ou http://www.facebook.com/CormacStAnn. Nous vous souhaitons la bienvenue à tous !

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JUBILEE 2025 PILGRIMAGE (151st Annual Pilgrimage) to Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré and Notre-Dame-du-Cap – August 9–10, 2025, for the dioceses of Ottawa-Cornwall, Pembroke, Gatineau, and neighbouring dioceses. The weekend will be spiritually led by Archbishop Emeritus Terrence Prendergast, and Cardinal Gérald Cyprien Lacroix will preside on Saturday, August 9th. The cost remains the same as last year and includes transportation by chartered bus, overnight accommodations, continental breakfast on Sunday morning, and a banquet lunch following the 11:00am Mass. For information or to register, please contact Mike Budge at 613 224-8110 or by email at mikebudge20@rogers.com. Space is very limited. Please register as soon as possible.

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PÈLERINAGE DU JUBILÉ 2025 (151e Pèlerinage annuel) à Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré et Notre-Dame-du-Cap – 9 et 10 août 2025, pour les diocèses d’Ottawa-Cornwall, de Gatineau et des diocèses avoisinants. Cette fin de semaine spirituelle sera présidée par Mgr Terrence Prendergast, avec le cardinal Gérald Cyprien Lacroix qui présidera le samedi 9 août. Le coût demeure le même que l’an dernier et comprend le transport en autobus, l’hébergement pour une nuit, un déjeuner continental le dimanche matin ainsi qu’un dîner banquet après la messe de 11h00. Pour plus d’informations ou pour vous inscrire, veuillez contacter Mike Budge au 613 224-8110 ou par courriel à l’adresse mikebudge20@rogers.com. Le nombre de places est très limité. Il faut donc s'inscrire dans les plus brefs délais.

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​The Church and Holy Well at Mount St. Patrick is the designated pilgrim site for the Jubilee Indulgence on the Solemnity of the Assumption, Thursday, August 15, 2025. A Summer Morning of Prayer at the Mountain will take place at St. Patrick Parish, Mount St. Patrick, on August 15th starting at 10:00am. The morning will begin with a Rosary Procession starting at the Holy Well and concluding at St. Patrick Church. There will be a Holy Hour during which the Sacrament of Confession will be available. The morning will conclude with the celebration of Holy Mass for the Jubilee Year of the Incarnation and the Jubilee Blessing and Indulgence. A BBQ will conclude the time of prayer and fellowship. All are welcome.  For further information, contact Our Lady of Fatima Parish: 613 432-8525. Please see https://pembrokediocese.com/article/jubilee-2025-indulgence-en/ for more information about the graces of the Jubilee Indulgence. ​

 

Jubilee 2025 Calendar of Major Events: https://pembrokediocese.com/jubilee-2025/

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Calendrier des Grands Évènements pour le Jubilé 2025 : https://pembrokediocese.com/fr/jubile-2025/

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THE EVANGELIZATION TEAM / L’ÉQUIPE D’ÉVANGÉLISATION

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Those Who Understand the Heart of Jesus Will Engage in Evangelization – By Pierre-Alain Giffard, Director of Pastoral Work: “The heart of Jesus aches for the lost — for every soul wandering in darkness, unaware of His love. His is a heart that seeks, pursues, and never gives up, burning with mercy and longing to bring each one home to the Father.” (Read more…)

 

Ceux qui comprennent le Cœur de Jésus se font évangélisateurs – Par Pierre-Alain Giffard, directeur de la pastorale diocésaine : « Le cœur de Jésus souffre pour les âmes perdues — pour chaque être humain errant dans les ténèbres, inconscient de Son amour. C’est un cœur qui cherche, qui poursuit, qui ne renonce jamais, embrasé de miséricorde, consumé du désir de ramener chacun dans les bras du Père. » (Lire la suite…)

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THE HOLY SEE / LE SAINT-SIÈGE

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VOCATIONS

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1st Thursday Holy Hours to Pray for Vocations: August 7th from 6:30-7:30pm at St. John Chrysostom Parish, Arnprior. 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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MARRIAGE, FAMILY, YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS / MARIAGE, FAMILLE, JEUNESSE ET JEUNES ADULTES

 

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PRO-LIFE / PRO-VIE

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First Step Options Pregnancy Resource Centre – You are not alone! FSO compassionately helps individuals and families surrounding pregnancy and parenting related challenges. All services are free and confidential. Office hours are every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 10am to 4pm. 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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DEVELOPMENT & PEACE / DÉVELOPPEMENT ET PAIX

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OTHER CATHOLIC EVENTS / AUTRES ÉVÉNEMENTS CATHOLIQUES

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Our Lady of Knock Annual Pilgrimage: For the 68th time, Our Lady of Knock Shrine at St. Malachy’s Church in Mayo, Quebec (a 50-minute drive from Ottawa), will be holding its annual pilgrimage to honour Our Lady’s apparition at Knock, County Mayo, Ireland. The Eucharist will be celebrated in English at 11:00am on Sunday, August 10th by Archbishop Paul-André Durocher, Archbishop of Gatineau, assisted by Father Greg Murray of St. Malachy's parish. Contact: mayopilgrimage@gmail.com.

Info: http://stmalachyolv.com/pilgrimage.asp .

 

16th Annual Women’s Fall Retreat: At St. Michael Catholic High School, Kemptville, on Saturday, October 4th from 9am – 3:30pm. Theme: “Create in me a clean heart, O God.” Keynote speaker: Angèle Regnier. Visit www.womensfallretreat.com to register.

 

Women’s Discernment Weekend: At the monastery of Abbey of Sainte-Marie des Deux-Montagnes on October 17-19, 2025. Limited space available – registrations will be at a first-come first served basis. The cost is $150 for the weekend. Please contact Mary-Kate Long at marykatelong210@gmail.com for more information.

To register: https://forms.gle/8bvDCtsPqAKZNkkTA.

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

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OTHER / AUTRES

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Totus Tuus Ministries – “Catechism Test”: For those interested in the Catechism, an interesting challenge: Totus Tuus Ministries’ Catechism Exam, which gives you seven tests to cover the entire Catechism.

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“Pilgrims of Hope” Young Adult Summer Program: Join Madonna House Apostolate in Combermere for the following Pilgrims of Hope Young Adult Summer Programs 2025:

• July 20-26 – Hope for my Present Moment

• July 27-August 2 – Hope for my Future

To register or for more information, please contact Madonna House at 613 756-3713 or info@madonnahouse.org.

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Encounter School of Ministry: The Encounter School of Ministry Summer Intensive is a powerful experience that helps bridge the gap between the everyday experience of many believers and the supernatural lifestyle of Jesus and the early Church after Pentecost. It provides a survey of the content offered in the first four quarters of the Encounter School of Ministry covering the following topics:

• Identity & Transformation; Hearing God's Voice & the Prophetic Gifts of the Holy Spirit;

• Power & Healing; Inner Healing & Freedom.

Cost: $60

Ottawa Campus: evening/day July 25,26 https://encounterottawacampus.regfox.com/encounter-ottawa-2025-summer-intensive-

Kingston Campus: 4 evenings August 11-14 https://ourladyofdivinefire.regfox.com/2025-summer-intensive.

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Fall 2025 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. Scholarships available! Visit https://assumptionu.ca/ for a complete list of Fall 2025 classes. Register at registrar@assumptionu.ca or call 519-973-7033. Deadline to apply: August 15th at noon.

 

Pilgrimage of Peace to Medjugorje: From September 30th to October 10th, 2025. Price: $3,125.00 (includes taxes, air fare, room & board, side trips and gratuities). Deadline to register: September 9th. To register or for more information, contact Jack Duggan at 613 756-2655, email blackfishbay@bell.net or Lois Losole at 613 318-4756, email lelosole@gmail.com.

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