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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May 6, 2026

St. François de Laval, Bishop – St François de Laval, Évêque

 

FROM THE DIOCESE

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Pastoral Appointments: The Most Reverend Michael Brehl, C.Ss.R. announces the

following retirements and pastoral appointments:

https://pembrokediocese.com/article/pastoral-appointments-may-1-2026/.

 

Nominations pastorales : Mgr Michael Brehl, C.Ss.R., annonce les nominations pastorales suivantes :

https://pembrokediocese.com/fr/article/nominations-pastorales-1er-mai-2026/.  

 

Mothers’ Day – May 10th: Let us pray for those women in our lives who, in general, were the first to teach us to have confidence in ourselves and in life.

 

Fête des mères - 10 mai : Prions pour les femmes de notre vie qui, en général, ont été les premières à nous apprendre à avoir confiance en nous-mêmes et en cette vie.

 

Benemerenti Medal: The Apostolic Nuncio has informed Bishop Brehl that the Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV has bestowed the papal honour of the Benemerenti Medal upon Mme. Lucile Tourigny of Paroisse St-Jean-Baptiste, Pembroke. Bishop Brehl will confer the medal upon Mme. Tourigny at the Sunday Mass at Paroisse St-Jean-Baptiste on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10, 2026. Congratulations are extended to Mme. Tourigny for this great honour!

 

Médaille Benemerenti : Le nonce apostolique a informé Mgr Brehl que le pape Léon XIV, a décerné la distinction papale de la médaille Benemerenti à Mme Lucile Tourigny, de la paroisse Saint-Jean-Baptiste, à Pembroke. Mgr Brehl remettra la médaille à Mme Tourigny lors de la messe dominicale à la paroisse Saint-Jean-Baptiste, le dimanche 10 mai 2026, jour de la fête des mères. Toutes félicitations à Mme Tourigny pour ce grand honneur !

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FROM THE CCCB / DE LA CECC

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Episcopal Resignation and Appointment for the Diocese of Timmins – Friday, May 01 2026: Ottawa– His Holiness Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of the Most Reverend Serge Poitras, Bishop of Timmins, and appointed the Very Rev. Fr. Roch Martin, presently Vicar General of the Diocese of Sault St. Marie, as the new Bishop of Timmins. (Read more…)

 

Renonciation et nomination épiscopale pour le diocèse de Timmins – vendredi le 01 mai 2026 : (Ottawa) – Sa Sainteté le pape Léon XIV a accepté la renonciation de Mgr Serge Poitras, comme évêque de Timmins. En même temps, Sa Sainteté a nommé Mgr Roch Martin, actuellement vicaire général du diocèse de Sault Ste-Marie, nouvel évêque de Timmins. (Lire la suite…)

 

Resources for National Family and Life Week 2026: Ottawa, ON — The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) is pleased to announce the release of resources in preparation for National Family and Life Week 2026 (#NFLW2026), taking place Sunday, 10 May to Sunday, 17 May 2026. (Read more…)

 

Ressources pour la Semaine nationale pour la famille et la vie 2026 : Ottawa (Ontario) — La Conférence des évêques catholiques du Canada (CECC) a le plaisir d’annoncer la disponibilité de ressources en préparation de la Semaine nationale pour la famille et la vie 2026 (#SNFV2026), qui se déroulera du dimanche 10 mai au dimanche 17 mai 2026. (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 May 2026: That everyone might have food – Let us pray that everyone, from large producers to small consumers, be committed to avoid wasting food, and to ensure that everyone has access to quality food.

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Intention de prière du Saint-Père pour le mois de mai 2026 : Pour une alimentation pour tous – Prions pour que chacun, des grands consommateurs aux petits consommateurs, s’engage à éviter le gaspillage alimentaire et pour que tous aient accès à une alimentation de qualité.

 

VOCATIONS

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FAITH FORMATION / L’ÉDUCATION DE LA FOI

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La Messe expliquée : Le Bureau de la formation à la foi du diocèse de Pembroke vous invite à une soirée organisée près de chez vous sur le thème « LA MESSE EXPLIQUÉE ». Présentateur : le père Michael Smith, curé de Fort-Coulonge et vicaire général du diocèse de Pembroke.

Dates des conférences :

• Jeudi 7 mai à 18 h 30 à la paroisse St-Pierre de Fort-Coulonge ;

• Jeudi 14 mai à 18 h 30 à la paroisse Ste-Anne de Mattawa;

• Jeudi 21 mai à 18 h 30 à la paroisse Ste-Thérèse de Témiscaming ;

• Jeudi 28 mai à 18 h 30 à la paroisse Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Pembroke.

Pour plus d’informations, veuillez contacter le diacre Adrien Chaput au 613 732-7933, poste 206, ou à l’adresse dcadrienchaput@pembrokediocese.com.

  

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

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NEW Session!! Marriage Preparation Program: Due to popular demand, an extra Spring Diocesan Marriage Preparation Program will be offered on Saturday, May 9th and Saturday, May 30th at Our Lady of Sorrows Parish, Petawawa. Deadline to register: May 5th. Register online at Clone of 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.

 

St. Carlo’s Crew Youth Night! (A diocesan event): This is a free event for youth grade 7 to 12 and all are welcome! The upcoming date is Friday, May 15th from 7-9:30pm at St. James the Less Parish, Eganville. There will be games, social time, Eucharistic adoration, music, confession, and talks to encourage spiritual growth and personal reflection.

Questions or to be added to the e-mail list for reminders? Contact Patrick Sullivan at family@pembrokediocese.com. Come join us and bring a friend!

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PRO-LIFE / PRO-VIE

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PARASOL (Pembroke and Region Association Sanctity of Life) presents a free screening of the film “Life Worth Living: Averting the Canadian Euthanasia Crisis” at the Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 423 Witt Rd., Pembroke on May 21st at 6:30pm. Featuring special guest, Alex Schadenberg, film producer, and EPC Int’l Chair. Q&A time following the movie. Watch the trailer at https://lifeworthlivingfilm.com/. For more information, call Pastor Paul DeGraaf at 613 585-9501 or email info@parasolcare.com.

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First Step Options 2026 Virtual Baby Bottle Fundraising Campaign: Fill our virtual bottle…change a life! From Mother’s Day (May 10th) to Father’s Day (June 21st). For inquiries or information on how to donate, please contact FSO at firststepoptions@gmail.com or call 613 635-7440. E-transfers and cheques accepted! Or become a monthly donor by filling out the form at https://www.firststepoptions.com/donate.

 

National March for Life: Renfrew County Right to Life is co-sponsoring a bus to the National March for Life which takes place on Parliament Hill on Thursday May 14th. The coach will leave the Pembroke Metro at 7:45am, with stops at the Cobden Pentecostal Church and the Renfrew Visitors' Centre. Payment by donation. To reserve seats, please email RCRTlife@gmail.com with names of all riders or call Susan Dagenais at 613 401-6482. For more information: facebook.com/RCRTL .

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PARISH EVENTS / ÉVÉNEMENTS PAROISSIAUX

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Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish Supper: You are invited to join Father Ryan and the Parishioners of OLPH for our annual BBQ Chicken Dinner on Sunday, May 24th from 2-6pm in Braeside, ON. Enjoy a Barbequed Chicken Dinner with beans, salads, and delicious desserts. Cost is $25.00 for adults, $10.00 for children Under 12 and Free to children under 6.​

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​​​​OTHER CATHOLIC EVENTS / AUTRES ÉVÉNEMENTS CATHOLIQUES

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Second Annual RCCDSB Walking Pilgrimage: We are pleased to extend an open invitation to all staff, families, and community members of the Renfrew County Catholic District School Board to participate in our second annual RCCDSB Walking Pilgrimage on Saturday, May 9th, 2026. 

This will be a wonderful opportunity for a day of walking, spiritual reflection, and community fellowship. Along the route, we will take moments to pray the Rosary for the month of Mary. Everyone is welcome to join us!

Event Details: Saturday, May 9th at 9:30am at St. Michael's Parish, Douglas to St. James Parish, Eganville. We anticipate arriving in time to celebrate Mass at 4:00pm, with Father Michael Lund as the celebrant.

We look forward to sharing this meaningful journey with our RCCDSB community. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to kylie.gibson@rccdsb.ca. We hope to see you there!

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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 in Barry's Bay has some employment positions available for a Music Director, Registrar, Donor Relations Officer, Administrative Assistant and Admissions Counsellor.

Visit the website at https://www.seatofwisdom.ca/about/employment-opportunities/ for more details.

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OTHER / AUTRES

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