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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July 7, 2026

Ferial – Férie

 

 

FROM THE DIOCESE

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Volunteers Needed – 86th Annual Cormac Pilgrimage: Our Annual Cormac Pilgrimage is fast approaching,

and we are looking for volunteers to help make this year's pilgrimage a welcoming and meaningful

experience for everyone attending.

We are seeking volunteers to assist with a variety of roles, including:

• Parking and traffic guidance

• Setting up and taking down equipment on July 18th and July 27th

• General assistance throughout the day.

Whether you can spare an hour or are available for the entire event, your help would be greatly appreciated.

Volunteering is a wonderful way to support our faith community, meet fellow pilgrims, and help ensure the

day runs smoothly. If you are willing to volunteer, please let us know your availability and any areas where

you would particularly like to help. Thank you for considering this opportunity to serve. Your generosity of time and talent helps make the 86th Annual Cormac Pilgrimage a special and memorable event for all. Call 613 628-2020 or email secretarystjames@gmail.com.

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Summer Office Hours: Chancery summer hours from Thursday, 2 July until Tuesday, 8 September:

Monday - Thursday 9:00am-4:00pm

Friday 9:00am - 12 noon

Closed for lunch between 12 noon-1:00pm.

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Heures du bureau durant l’été : Horaires d'été de la Chancellerie, du jeudi 2 juillet au mardi 8 septembre :

Du lundi au jeudi : de 9 h à 16 h

Vendredi : de 9 h à 12 h

Fermé pour le repas de midi de 12 h à 13 h.

 

Pastoral Appointment – 25 June 2026: 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 – le 25 juin 2026 : 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. 

 

Walk the Opeongo Line: Join pilgrims across the Diocese and beyond for a 4-day journey from Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Renfrew to St. Ann’s Shrine. Cormac, from Thursday, July 23rd to Sunday, July 26th. Visit the website at https://walktheopeongoline.org/.

Prayers: For the repose of the soul of Sister Elizabeth Ann Howard (Sister St. Claire), G.S.I.C., who passed away at the Pembroke Regional Hospital on Sunday, June 28th in her 68th year of Religious Life.

 

Prières : Pour le repos de l'âme de sœur Elizabeth Ann Howard (sœur Sainte-Claire), G.S.I.C., décédée à l'hôpital régional de Pembroke le dimanche 28 juin, au cours de sa 68e année de vie religieuse.

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86th Annual Pilgrimage to the Shrine of St. Ann in Cormac on Sunday, July 26th. The Triduum of preparation will be led by Bishop Michael Brehl, Bishop of the Diocese of Pembroke. The principal Pilgrimage Mass will be at 11:00am at the Shrine. The Sacrament of Confession is available throughout the day. A Mass of healing with the Anointing of St. Ann's oil will be celebrated at 2:00pm (Please bring your own seating). On site: St. Ann's religious articles and other religious articles, St. Ann's Mass League memberships, food and refreshments vendors. For more information: St. Ann's Pilgrimage – The Shrine to St. Ann in Cormac, ON or Shrine of St. Ann Cormac | Facebook. Welcome everyone!

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86e pèlerinage annuel au sanctuaire de Sainte-Anne à Cormac, le dimanche 26 juillet. Le triduum de préparation sera présidé par Mgr Michael Brehl, évêque du diocèse de Pembroke. La messe principale du pèlerinage aura lieu à 11 h au sanctuaire. Le sacrement de la confession sera disponible toute la journée. Une messe de guérison avec l'onction de l'huile de Sainte-Anne sera célébrée à 14 h (veuillez apporter votre propre siège). Sur place : articles religieux de Sainte-Anne et autres articles religieux, adhésions à la Ligue de la messe de Sainte-Anne, stands de restauration et de rafraîchissements. Pour plus d'informations : Pèlerinage de Sainte-Anne – Le sanctuaire de Sainte-Anne à Cormac, en Ontario, ou Sanctuaire de Sainte-Anne à Cormac | Facebook. Bienvenue à tous !

 

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!

 

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FROM THE CCCB / DE LA CECC

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The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops Launches New National Service for Migrant and Refugee Ministry (Human Mobility) and Begins Recruitment for National Coordinator – Monday, July 06 2026: Ottawa – The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) has established the Service for Migrant and Refugee Ministry (Human Mobility), a new national initiative that will strengthen the Catholic Church’s pastoral response to migrants, refugees, and other people affected by human mobility across Canada. The CCCB is seeking a National Coordinator to lead the Service during its three-year pilot and establish a national network supporting dioceses and eparchies. (Read more…)

 

La Conférence des évêques catholiques du Canada lance un nouveau Service national de pastorale des migrants et des refugies (mobilité humaine) et amorce le recrutement d’une coordonnatrice nationale ou d’un coordonnateur national – lundi le 06 juillet 2026 : Ottawa – La Conférence des évêques catholiques du Canada (CECC) a créé le Service de pastorale des migrants et des réfugiés (mobilité humaine), une nouvelle initiative nationale qui renforcera la réponse pastorale de l’Église catholique auprès des personnes migrantes, des réfugiés et d’autres personnes touchées par la mobilité humaine partout au Canada. La CECC est à la recherche d’une coordonnatrice nationale ou d’un coordonnateur national qui dirigera le Service au cours de son projet pilote de trois ans et mettra sur pied un réseau national au service des diocèses et des éparchies. (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 July 2026: For respect for human life – Let us pray for the respect and protection of human life in all its stages, recognizing it as a gift from God.

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Intention de prière du Saint-Père pour le mois de juillet 2026 : Pour le respect de la vie humaine – Prions pour le respect et la protection de la vie humaine à toutes ses étapes, en la reconnaissant comme un don de Dieu.

 

 

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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Youth Pilgrimage to Cormac: Ages 13–19 · Beginning Saturday evening, July 18, 2026 · St. Ann’s Shrine, Cormac.

For one week this summer, young people from across the diocese will set out on pilgrimage to St. Ann’s Shrine in Cormac — walking, camping, and praying together under the open sky. The days are filled with the things that form a young heart: time in prayer, honest conversation about faith and vocation, and the kind of friendships forged on the road that last long after the walk is over.

It’s a week many of our youth come home from changed — and already asking about next year.

Registration is now open — but space is limited, so families are encouraged to register early. Parishes are warmly encouraged to sponsor youth from their community, so that no young person is kept home by cost. Starting Location: St. Mary’s Church, Wilno. Final Location: Shrine of St. Ann, Cormac. Cost: $150 per person.

Click Here To register or email Benjamin our coordinator at youthonthehill23@gmail.com.

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PRO-LIFE / PRO-VIE

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Save the Date: First Step Options Pregnancy Resource Centre’s 4th annual “Breath of Hope” Concert will be held once again at the Pembroke Pentecostal Tabernacle on Saturday, October 3rd, starting at 2pm. FSO looks forward to seeing you there!​​

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PARISH EVENTS / ÉVÉNEMENTS PAROISSIAUX

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​DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE / DÉVELOPPEMENT ET PAIX​

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Collection for Venezuela: Development and Peace ― Caritas Canada has begun a collection for quake-affected people in Venezuela.

D&P – Caritas Canada’s partner Caritas Venezuela has already begun providing food, water, clothing, medicines, hygiene kits, emergency supplies, psychosocial support and pastoral care, according to priority to the most vulnerable people, including children, the elderly, pregnant women and persons with disabilities and chronic ailments. Thankful as they are for our initial contribution of $50,000, they have stressed that they will need a lot more support.

Development & Peace – Caritas Canada is now participating a government donation matching scheme. This means that every dollar donated for Venezuela to Development and Peace ― Caritas until July 14 will be doubled, up to a maximum of $4 million!

Please join us in praying for the suffering people of Venezuela. Thank you for your support.

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​​​​OTHER CATHOLIC EVENTS / AUTRES ÉVÉNEMENTS CATHOLIQUES

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Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel: Thursday, July 16th at Mt. Carmel Hill (Ferrant Family Farm), 293 Hubers Road, R.R.#3 Killaloe. Celebration of Rosary at 5:00pm. Mass at 6:00pm. Followed by potluck lunch and fellowship. Please bring chairs, games and food to share. For more information, call Ted or Maria at 613 757-0438. Bring friends and family, everyone welcome!

 

The Encounter School of Ministry Summer Intensive – Try it out! This annual event provides a survey of the content offered in the first four quarters of the Encounter School of Ministry. The summer intensive is perfect for anyone desiring to attend the Encounter School during the year but unable to do so because of distance or schedule. It is also ideal for those discerning their enrollment in the school of ministry but needing greater discernment.

The survey includes: Identity & Transformation • Hearing God’s Voice & the Prophetic Gifts of the Holy Spirit • Power & Healing • Inner Healing & Freedom -Worship – Teach – Equip – Activate. Available in-person at 3 satellite locations:

• Ottawa Campus: July 23rd evening, July 24th evening and July 25th day hosted this year at Our Lady of Fatima Parish on Woodroffe Ave., Ottawa. Cost: $60 – https://servantsofthecross.ca/encounter-school-of-ministry/.

Registration: https://encounterottawacampus.regfox.com/encounter-ottawa-2026-summer-intensive

• Kingston Campus: July 17th evening, July 18th day, hosted at St Paul the Apostle Parish Hall, Kingston. Cost: $40 – https://encounterschool.org/kingston/#summer Registration: https://ourladyofdivinefire.regfox.com/2026-summer-taste-and-see

• Toronto Campus: 4 evenings July 27-30th, hosted at St Timothy's Parish Hall, North York. Cost: $75. – https://encounterschool.org/toronto/

Registration: https://encounterschooltoronto.regfox.com/copy-encounter-toronto-summer-intensive-2026

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“’Be Not Afraid’: The Church’s Call to Mission in a Post-Christian World”: Strengthen your faith and enjoy the Ottawa Valley! Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College, located in Barry's Bay, Ontario invites you to their annual Wojtyla Summer Institute from August 6-9, 2026.

Keynote Speaker is Archbishop Marcel Damphousse (Ottawa-Cornwall Archdiocese). For more information and to register: https://www.seatofwisdom.ca/news/summer-institutes/wojtyla2026/.

 

JUBILEE 2026 PILGRIMAGE (152nd Annual Pilgrimage) to Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré and Notre-Dame-du-Cap – August 8–9, 2026, for the dioceses of Ottawa-Cornwall, Kingston, Pembroke, Gatineau, and Mont-Laurier. The weekend will be spiritually led by Auxiliary Bishop Yvan Mathieu, Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall. For information or to register, please contact Mike Budge at 613 224-8110 or by email at mikebudge2021@gmail.com. Space is limited. Please register as soon as possible.

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PÈLERINAGE DU JUBILÉ 2026 (152e Pèlerinage annuel) à Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré et Notre-Dame-du-Cap – 8 et 9 août 2026, pour les diocèses d’Ottawa-Cornwall, de Kingston, de Pembroke, de Gatineau et de Mont-Laurier. Cette fin de semaine spirituelle sera présidée par Mgr Yvan Mathier, évêque auxiliaire de l’archidiocèse d’Ottawa-Cornwall. Pour plus d’informations ou pour vous inscrire, veuillez contacter Mike Budge au 613 224-8110 ou par courriel à l’adresse mikebudge2021@gmail.com. Le nombre de places est limité. Inscrivez-vous dès que possible.

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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.

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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

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

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Employment Opportunities at Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College: Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College has a number of paid positions open, including positions in our Admissions, Facilities, and Development offices. To learn more about these positions, see https://www.seatofwisdom.ca/about/employment-opportunities/ .​

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OTHER / AUTRES

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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.

 

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. Scholarships available (Deadline to apply for scholarships: August 14th)! 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.

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