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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April 16, 2025

Ferial – Férie

FROM THE DIOCESE

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Diocesan Office Hours: Please be advised that the diocesan offices will be closed from

Good Friday (April 18th) and Easter Monday (April 21st). The staff at the Diocesan Administration

Office takes this opportunity to wish you and those you hold dear peace and happiness this Easter season!

 

Heures de bureau: Soyez avisés que les bureaux diocésains seront fermés du Vendredi

Saint (18 avril) et lundi de Pâques (21 avril). L’équipe du Centre administratif profite de

l’occasion pour vous souhaiter une joyeuse Pâques rempli de paix et de joie!

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Bishop’s Easter Message 2025:

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Christ is Risen! Alleluia! He is Risen indeed! Alleluia!

After walking with Jesus through the Forty Days of Lent, we accompanied him to Jerusalem where we shared once again in his Last Supper. We prayed with Jesus in his Agony in the Garden of Olives. We followed him to Calvary where we stood with Mary, his mother, beneath the Cross. We watched and prayed in silence as he was laid in the tomb.

(Continued Easter Message to be posted on the website soon: https://pembrokediocese.com/.)

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Message de l'évêque pour Pâques 2025 :

Chers frères et sœurs,

Le Christ est ressuscité ! Alléluia ! Il est vraiment ressuscité ! Alléluia !

Après avoir marché avec Jésus pendant les quarante jours du Carême, nous l'avons accompagné à Jérusalem où nous avons participé une fois de plus à sa dernière Cène. Nous avons prié avec Jésus lors de son agonie dans le jardin. Nous l'avons suivi jusqu'au Calvaire où nous nous sommes tenus avec Marie, sa mère, sous la Croix. Nous avons veille et prié en silence lorsqu'il a été mis au tombeau.

(La suite du message de Pâques sera bientôt publiée sur le site web : https://pembrokediocese.com/fr/.)

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Walk The Opeongo Line, July 24-27, 2025: Join pilgrims from across the diocese and beyond for a 4-day journey from Our Lady of Fatima, Renfrew to St. Ann’s Shrine, Cormac. It’s an experience that merits many blessings and wonderful memories. For more information and to register, visit: walktheopeongoline.org. The deadline for registration is Sunday, June 29th. Click for a PDF of the poster.

 

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FROM THE CCCB / DE LA CECC

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Death of the Most Rev. Albert Thévenot, M. Afr. Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Prince Albert: OTTAWA, 15 April 2025 – His Excellency, the Most Rev. Albert Thévenot, M. Afr., Bishop Emeritus of Prince Albert, died on 13 April 2025, at the age of 79. (Read more…)

 

Décès de Mgr Albert Thévenot, M. Afr., évêque émérite du diocèse de Prince Albert : 15 avril 2025, Ottawa – Son Excellence Mgr Albert Thévenot, M. Afr., évêque émérite de Prince Albert, est décédé le 13 avril 2025 à l’âge de 79 ans. (Lire la suite…)

 

National Family and Life Week 2025: 8 April 2025, Ottawa – The Catholic faithful across Canada are invited and warmly encouraged to celebrate National Family and Life Week 2025 (NFLW) from Sunday, 11 May, 2025, to Sunday, 18 May, 2025. This annual event is an initiative of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, in collaboration with its Standing Committee for Family and Life, and the corresponding Office. (Read more…)

 

Semaine Nationale de la famille et de la vie 2025 : 8 avril 2025, Ottawa – Les fidèles catholiques à travers le Canada sont invités et chaleureusement encouragés à célébrer la Semaine nationale de la famille et de la vie 2025 (SNFV) du dimanche 11 mai 2025 au dimanche 18 mai 2025. Cet événement annuel est une initiative de la Conférence des évêques catholiques du Canada, en collaboration avec son Comité permanent pour la famille et la vie, ainsi que l’office correspondant. (Lire la suite…)

 

 

EASTER / PÂQUES

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Message for Easter 2025 by Bishop William T. McGrattan, Bishop of Calgary and President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops – Monday, April 14, 2025:

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

As President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, I extend to you the ancient Orthodox Easter greeting: “Christ is Risen! Truly, He is Risen!” (Read more…)

 

The video message may be accessed by clicking the following link.

 

Message de Pâques de Mgr William T. McGrattan, évêque de Calgary et président de la Conférence des évêques catholiques du Canada – lundi, avril 14, 2025 :

Chers frères et sœurs en Christ,

En tant que président de la Conférence des évêques catholiques du Canada, je vous adresse l’antique salutation pascale orthodoxe : « Le Christ est ressuscité ! Vraiment, Il est ressuscité ! » (Lire la suite…)

 

Le message vidéo peut être consulté en cliquant sur le lien suivant.

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NEXT PHASES OF THE SYNOD / PROCHAINES ÉTAPES DU SYNODE

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The 2028 Vatican Ecclesial Assembly and the Next Phase of Synodality: Pope Francis has approved a three-year process to promote synodality in the Catholic Church, culminating in a Vatican ecclesial assembly in 2028. The plan follows the 2023-2024 Synod on Synodality and aims to evaluate and implement its final document across local and global Church structures.  (Read more…)

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L’Assemblée ecclésiale du Vatican de 2028 et la prochaine phase de la synodalité : Le Pape François a approuvé un processus de trois ans visant à promouvoir la synodalité dans l’Église catholique, aboutissant à une assemblée ecclésiale au Vatican en 2028. Ce projet s’inscrit dans la continuité du Synode sur la synodalité (2023-2024) et vise à évaluer et à mettre en œuvre son document final à travers les structures ecclésiales locales et universelles.  (Lire la suite…)

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JUBILEE 2025 / JUBILÉ 2025

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Jubilee Rome 2025: Young Catholics from the Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall are organizing a pilgrimage to Rome for the Jubilee in July 2025 (July 27 – August 6). This pilgrimage is primarily aimed at young adults (ages 18-40), though it is open to all who are interested. 

Email ottawayouthjubilee@gmail.com for full trip and registration details. Hurry – limited spots available!

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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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Love as the Heart of the Church Life and Mission – By Pierre-Alain Giffard, Director of Pastoral Work: Love is central to the life and teaching of the Church. It emerges not merely as an abstract ideal but as the essence of authentic Christian living—a guiding principle that transforms both individuals and communities. (Read more…)

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L’amour au cœur de la vie et de la mission de l’Église – Par Pierre-Alain Giffard, directeur de la pastorale diocésaine : L’amour est au cœur de la vie et de l’enseignement de l’Église. Il ne se présente pas comme un idéal abstrait, mais comme l’essence même d’une vie chrétienne authentique, un principe directeur qui transforme à la fois les individus et les communautés. (Lire la suite…)

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THE HOLY SEE / LE SAINT-SIÈGE

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Pope’s Prayer Intention for April 2025: For the use of the new technologies – Let us pray that the use of the new technologies will not replace human relationships, will respect the dignity of the person, and will help us face the crises of our times.

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Intention de prière du Saint-Père pour le mois d’avril 2025 : Pour l’utilisation des nouvelles technologies – Prions pour que l’utilisation des nouvelles technologies ne remplace pas les relations humaines, mais respecte la dignité des personnes et aide à affronter les crises de notre temps.

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VOCATIONS

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1st Thursday Holy Hours to Pray for Vocations: May 1st from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at St. Ann Parish, Cormac. 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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Divine Mercy Sunday: The Office of Faith Formation and Leadership Development invites you to Celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday on April 27, 2025 from 2-3:30 p.m. at St. Columbkille Cathedral Parish, 188 Renfrew Street, Pembroke. Our presenter will be Bishop Brehl, C.Ss.R. There will be Adoration, singing of Hymns and the Divine Mercy Chaplet as we pray for God’s Mercy upon the whole world. For more information, please contact Deacon Adrien Chaput at 613 732-7933 ext. 206 or dcadrienchaput@pembrokediocese.com.

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

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“POP Theology”– PEMBROKE: NEXT event: Wednesday April 30th at 7 p.m. at St-Jean Baptiste Parish Hall, Pembroke. Guest speaker: Patrick Sullivan, Lay Evangelist. Topic: How to Read the bible like an Ancient Catholic. (Talk will begin at approx. 7:10 p.m.) This event is geared for those age 19 – 49(ish). There will be time for questions, discussion, and socializing. Please contact Yvette Bourque at yvettebourque@pembrokediocese.com to be added to a group e-mail list. All are welcome!

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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 2nd from 7 – 9 p.m. at St. James the Less parish, Eganville. There will be games, social time, Eucharistic adoration, music, confession, and talks from a team of clergy and others. The four evenings will focus on Virtues and Vices. Questions? Contact Yvette Bourque at yvettebourque@pembrokediocese.com. Come join us and bring a friend!

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PRO-LIFE / PRO-VIE

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​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 8th. The coach will leave the Pembroke Metro at 7:45 a.m., 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. For more information: facebook.com/RCRTL .​

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PARISH EVENTS / ÉVÉNEMENTS PAROISSIAUX

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The Major Relics of the Holy Canadian Martyrs (including the skull of St. Jean de Brébeuf and bones of St. Charles Garnier and St. Gabriel Lalemant) will be present Holy Canadian Martyrs Parish in Combermere on Easter Thursday, April 24th from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. for the public veneration of the faithful of our pastoral cluster of Holy Canadian Martyrs, St. Francis de Sales, St. Lawrence O’Toole, and for the faithful of the Diocese of Pembroke.

Joining the relics of the Canadian Martyrs is the relic of St. Kateri Tekakwitha, the first Indigenous North American saint, canonized in 2012. St. Kateri holds a special place in the hearts of First Nations communities, and her presence serves as a reminder of a shared history while inspiring Christian hope for ongoing healing and reconciliation.

There be a short talk at 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. on Encountering the Canadian Martyrs by Fr. John O’Brien S.J., who is a Jesuit priest and the director of the Canadian Martyrs’ Shrine in Midland as well as a religious vocation from the Barry’s Bay Deanery. There will also be time for personal prayer and reflection. Attendees will be encouraged to bring written prayer intentions, which will be taken back to the Martyrs’ Shrine. Holy cards, rosaries, and medals can also be pressed to the reliquaries to create spiritual keepsakes.

 

Prayers for healing (bilingual celebration): At St-Pierre Church, Fort-Coulonge, on May 2nd at 7:00 p.m. All welcome, whatever your religious background! Format: songs of praise, brief meditation on the Word of God, procession with the Blessed Sacrament inside the church for healing, followed by adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. There will be two or three people to pray with you individually for healing, if you wish.

 

Prières de guérison (célébration bilingue) : Le 2 mai à l’église St-Pierre de Fort-Coulonge, à 19h. Bienvenue à tous et à toutes, quel que soit votre « background » religieux ! Format : chants de louange, brève méditation sur la Parole de Dieu, procession à l’intérieur de l’église avec le Saint-Sacrement pour la guérison, suivie de l’adoration du Saint-Sacrement. Il y aura un couple de personnes pour prier avec vous individuellement pour la guérison, si vous le souhaitez.

 

A Life in the Spirit Seminar will be held at St Lawrence O'Toole parish hall, Barry’s Bay, Thursday evenings, from May 15th to June 26th. All are welcome! Details to follow. For more information or to register, call or text Greg or Mary Doyle at 613 756-6643.

 

DEVELOPMENT & PEACE / DÉVELOPPEMENT ET PAIX

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OTHER CATHOLIC EVENTS / AUTRES ÉVÉNEMENTS CATHOLIQUES

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Catholic Education Week 2025: Catholic Education Week begins on Sunday, May 4th. The Catholic schools in our diocese will engage in a series of events to celebrate the ongoing gift of publicly funded Catholic education. This year’s Catholic Education Week theme is, “Pilgrims of Hope.” You are invited to learn about the various celebrations that are happening in your children’s school, and are welcome to attend, if possible.

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Pilgrimage to Quebec’s Major Shrines: Fr. Réal Ouellette is organizing a bilingual pilgrimage to Quebec's Major Shrines, this coming May 26-28 (2025). The coach bus will be leaving from Pembroke and making stops in Renfrew and Arnprior. We need a minimum of 40 pilgrims (maximum of 50 pilgrims). More information available on St-Jean-Baptiste website: https://sites.google.com/view/sjbpembroke.

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Pèlerinage aux Sanctuaires majeurs du Québec : Père Réal Ouellette organise un pèlerinage bilingue aux Sanctuaires majeurs du Québec, du 26 au 28 mai prochains (2025). L'autobus nolisé partira de Pembroke, avec des arrêts à Renfrew et Arnprior. Nous avons besoin d'un minimum de 40 pèlerins (maximum 50 pèlerins). Pour plus d'information, consulter le site web de St-Jean-Baptiste : https://sites.google.com/view/sjbpembroke.

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

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​Career Opportunities at Catholic Christian Outreach: CCO currently has positions available. Check out the website at Careers - CCO | Catholic Christian Outreach for more information.

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OTHER / AUTRES

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10th Annual Bluegrass Sunday: At the Knights of Columbus Hall, 170 Ellis Street, Pembroke, on Sunday, April 27th from 1:30-4:30 p.m. All proceeds go to PERRY MEDICO (formerly Friends for Life International). Cost: $25.00 available at the door only. For more information, contact Ron at 819 689-5440, or visit the website at Perry Medico | Friends For Life.

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Spring 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. Visit https://assumptionu.ca/ for a complete list of Spring 2025 classes. Register at registrar@assumptionu.ca. Deadline to apply: April 25th, 2025.

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2025-26 Discipleship Formation Program (DFP)-St. Malo, MB – Applications being accepted: 8-month live-in program for post high school students 18 yrs or older, at the Catholic School of Evangelization in St. Malo. Tuition is $7,500...$300 early bird price reduction when applying by April 30th. Apply today at https://www.catholicway.net/dfp. Contact Louis or Mary at richards@catholicway.net for more info. Join us on April 22nd or June 24th for a virtual information session...link found at https://www.catholicway.net/dfp. Application deadline: July 15th.

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