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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February 18, 2026

Ash Wednesday – Mercredi des Cendres

 

FROM THE DIOCESE

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A message from Bishop Michael Brehl, C.Ss.R. for Lent 2026: Bishop Brehl’s message for Lent is now

available on YouTube: A message from Bishop Michael Brehl, C.Ss.R. for Lent 2026.

 

Un message de Mgr Michael Brehl, C.Ss.R. pour le Carême 2026 : Le message de Mgr Brehl pour le

Carême est maintenant disponible sur YouTube : Un message de Mgr Michael Brehl, C.Ss.R. pour le Carême 2026.

 

Rite of Election and Acceptance of Those to be Received into the Faith at St. Columbkille Cathedral:

Bishop Michael Brehl will celebrate Mass at St. Columbkille Cathedral on the 1st Sunday of Lent, February 22, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. The Mass the Rite of Election are for those to be baptized this Easter Vigil as well as the Acceptance of Candidates who will be confirmed and received into the Faith. Everyone preparing for baptism and reception into the Church throughout the Diocese are invited to participate with our Bishop at this Mass. If you do plan to attend, please contact Deacon Adrien Chaput at dcadrienchaput@pembrokediocese.com.

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Rite d'élection et d’acceptation de ceux et celles qui seront reçus dans la foi à la Cathédrale St. Columbkille : Mgr Michael Brehl célébrera la messe à la cathédrale St. Columbkille le 1er dimanche de Carême, le 22 février 2026 à 10h30. La messe et le rite d'élection sont destinés à ceux et celles qui seront baptisés lors de la veillée pascale, ainsi qu'à l'acceptation des candidats qui seront confirmés et reçus dans la foi. Tous ceux qui se préparent au baptême et à la réception dans l'Église dans l'ensemble du diocèse sont invités à participer à cette messe avec notre évêque. Si vous avez l'intention d'y assister, veuillez contacter le diacre Adrien Chaput à dcadrienchaput@pembrokediocese.com.

 

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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Journey Through Lent: Weekly Video Reflections – Friday, February 13, 2026: The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) presents Journey Through Lent. This video series, a joint project of the CCCB’s National Liturgy Office, Office national de liturgie and the Office for Evangelization and Catechesis, provides weekly Lenten spiritual reflections. (Read more…)

 

Cheminer à travers le Carême : Réflexions vidéo hebdomadaires – vendredi, février 13, 2026 : La Conférence des évêques catholiques du Canada (CECC) présente Cheminer à travers le Carême. Cette série de vidéos, fruit d’un projet conjoint de l’Office national de liturgie et le National Liturgy Office, l’Office for Evangelization and Catechesis, propose des réflexions spirituelles hebdomadaires pour le temps du Carême. (Lire la suite…)

 

Coadjutor Bishop Appointed for Saint-Jean-Longueil – Wednesday, February 11 2026: (Ottawa) – His Holiness Pope Leo XIV has appointed the Most Reverend Martin Laliberté, S.M.É. currently Bishop of Trois-Rivières, as Coadjutor Bishop of the Diocese of Saint-Jean-Longueil. As Coadjutor Bishop, he will assist the current Bishop of Saint-Jean-Longueil, the Most Reverend Claude Hamelin. (Read more…)

 

Nomination d’un évêque coadjuteur pour Saint-Jean-Longueuil – mercredi le 11 février 2026 : (Ottawa) – Sa Sainteté le pape Léon XIV a nommé Mgr Martin Laliberté, P.M.É., actuellement évêque de Trois-Rivières, à titre d’évêque coadjuteur du diocèse de Saint-Jean-Longueuil. En tant qu’évêque coadjuteur, il assistera l’évêque actuel de Saint-Jean-Longueuil, Mgr Claude Hamelin. (Lire la suite…)

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LENT / CARÊME

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CCCB – Journey Through Lent – Ash Wednesday 2026: The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops presents Journey through Lent with the Most Rev. Bishop Daniel Miehm, Bishop of Peterborough. Join us as we reflect on the Scriptures for the Sundays of Lent 2026.

On this Ash Wednesday, Bishop Miehl invites us to reflect on the Lenten practices of prayer, fasting and almsgiving.

A joint initiative of the National Liturgy Office, the Office national de liturgie and the Office for Evangelization and Catechesis.

Watch the YouTube video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxWxlpbB6Xs&t=1s.  

 

CECC – Cheminer ensemble durant le Carême – Mercredi des Cendres 2026 : La Conférence des évêques catholiques du Canada présente Cheminer ensemble durant le Carême avec Mgr Juan Carlos Londoño, évêque auxiliaire à Québec. Joignez-vous à nous pour méditer sur les Écritures des dimanches du Carême 2026.

En ce mercredi des Cendres, Mgr Juan Carlos nous propose une réflexion sur la signification des cendres qui sont imposées sur nos têtes et sur ce que peut signifier, aujourd’hui, de jeûner comme nous le demande le Christ.

Une initiative conjointe de l’Office national de liturgie, du National Liturgy Office et de l’Office for Evangelization and Catechesis.

Vous pouvez visionner la vidéo YouTube ici : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVDGzXYJmOk&t=2s.

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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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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

 

New Session of Connected Starting Soon: First Step Options Pregnancy Resource Centre’s next Connected Healthy relationships program will begin Monday, February 23rd from 1-2:30pm. This 7-week program will help benefit every woman by establishing and maintaining healthy relationships in all areas of life – with partners, family, friends, coworkers, etc. To sign up at no cost, or for more information, call FSO at 613 635-7440 or email fsocentre@gmail.com.​

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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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​6 Hand Euchre Fundraiser:  This upcoming St. James the Less Parish fundraiser will take place on Saturday, March 28th at 7pm at St. James the Less Parish, Eganville. Lots of laughter, table pounding, 50/50 draw and prizes! Pre-register your team at 613 628-2020 or drop by the office at 78 Wellington Street for only $20 per person (includes late lunch)! Hope to see you there!​​

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​​​​OTHER CATHOLIC EVENTS / AUTRES ÉVÉNEMENTS CATHOLIQUES

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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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​Cana Colony – Madonna House, Combermere, Ontario: Looking for 4 Activities Coordinators for children and youth at a family camp that runs from July 5 to Aug 8, 2026. Must be 18+. Deadline to submit a resumé: March 15th. For more information, please contact Emmanuella Kim, Cana Registrar mhcanacolony@gmail.com or 613 756-3713.​

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OTHER / AUTRES

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Ecumenical World Day of Prayer: The Pembroke Women’s Inter-Church Council of Canada invites you to this prayer service on Friday, March 6th at 2pm at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 68 Renfrew Street, Pembroke. This year’s theme: “I Will Give You Rest: Come.” All are welcome!

Why Lent? A Retreat with Fr. Jim Clarke at Galilee Centre: Discovering deeper meaning in the Lenten Experience from March 13-15. The purpose of this retreat is to help us go deeper into the Christian mysteries through the portal of our own lives. Visit https://www.galileecentre.com/why-lent/ for more information and registration.

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2026 Women’s Retreat Combermere: All women are warmly invited to a weekend retreat at Elim Lodge, March 13-15, 2026; $365(696 Elim Lodge Rd. Lakehurst, Ontario K0L 1J0). Led by the team from Madonna House – Shatzi Duffy and Fr. Zach Romanowsky

Register Here: https://forms.gle/kazuMJt1RUZbHr9M8.

To register:

1.  Fill in the Google registration form (see link above)

2. Send e-transfer to womensretreatcombermere@gmail.com. (Security question: Event; Answer: Retreat)

Once your registration and payment have been received, we will send you a confirmation email. Registration limited! Please bring your Bible and journal to the retreat. For more information, please call Astrid (Elim retreat) at 905 377-0688.

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Tuesday, March 17 – A Day Honouring St. Patrick: Join the Galilee Centre St. Patrick's Day morning for an introduction to Celtic Spirituality, focusing on the teachings of St. Patrick and St. Brigid, followed by an Irish Celebration Luncheon. Lead by Tim Kehoe and Mike McBane. $22 luncheon only, $50 luncheon & program. Register online at https://www.galileecentre.com/a-day-honouring-st-patrick/.

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Daring to Walk Where Faith & Life Meet: Weekend Retreat: A Galilee Centre retreat exploring transformative perspectives and practices for flourishing on the journey of faith and life March 20-22. Facilitated by Dr. Carol Kuzmochka (Saint Paul University). Visit https://www.galileecentre.com/daring-to-walk-where-faith-and-life-meet/ for more information and registration.

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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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