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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June 8, 2026

Ferial – Férie

FROM THE DIOCESE

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Diocesan Patronal Feast of St Columba: The Most Reverend Michael Brehl, C.Ss.R. will celebrate

Mass for the feast of St. Columba, patron of the Diocese of Pembroke, at the Cathedral of St. Columbkille,

Pembroke, on Tuesday, June 9th at 12:10pm. All are welcome.

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Fête patronale diocésaine de saint Colomba : Mgr Michael Brehl, C.Ss.R., célébrera la messe à l'occasion

de la fête de saint Colomba, patron du diocèse de Pembroke, à la cathédrale Saint-Columbkille de Pembroke,

le mardi 9 juin à 12 h 10.

 

Ecclesia Spring 2026 Edition: The latest Ecclesia Spring Edition is now available on the website:

https://pembrokediocese.com/wp-content/uploads/Ecclesia-Spring-2026.pdf.

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Édition de printemps 2026 d'Ecclesia : La dernière édition de printemps d'Ecclesia est désormais

disponible sur le site web : https://pembrokediocese.com/wp-content/uploads/Ecclesia-Spring-2026.pdf.

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All are invited to the following receptions honouring members of the presbyterate who will retire at the end of June:

• Reverend Kerry Brennan on Sunday, 28 June from 11:30am to 2:30pm at St. Francis Xavier Parish Hall, Renfrew.

• Reverend Patrick Dobec on Sunday, 7 June from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at Our Lady of Sorrows Parish Hall, Petawawa.

• Reverend John Lacey on Sunday, 21 June following the 9:00am Mass at Our Lady of Fatima Parish Hall, Renfrew.

 

Tout le monde est invité aux réceptions suivantes organisées en l'honneur des membres du presbytère qui prendront leur retraite à la fin du mois de juin :

• Le révérend Kerry Brennan, le dimanche 28 juin de 11 h 30 à 14 h 30 à la salle paroissiale St. Francis Xavier, à Renfrew.

• Le révérend Patrick Dobec, le dimanche 7 juin de 13 h à 15 h à la salle paroissiale Our Lady of Sorrows, à Petawawa.

• Le révérend John Lacey, le dimanche 21 juin après la messe de 9 h à la salle paroissiale Our Lady of Fatima, à Renfrew.

 

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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/.

 

Clergy Personnel: Reverend Emmanuel Dibia a priest of the Diocese of Issele-uku, Nigeria, is appointed as parochial vicar of Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Renfrew; St. Francis Xavier Parish, Renfrew and Most Precious Blood Parish, Calabogie, effective 2 July 2026. Father Dibia has been granted permission of his Bishop to serve the Diocese of Pembroke for a period of six years. He has just completed a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counselling at the Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, Missouri where he has also assisted in parish ministry.

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Personnel ecclésiastique : Le révérend Emmanuel Dibia, prêtre du diocèse d’Issele-uku, au Nigeria, est nommé vicaire paroissial de la paroisse Our Lady of Fatima à Renfrew, de la paroisse St. Francis Xavier à Renfrew et de la paroisse Most Precious Blood à Calabogie, à compter du 2 juillet 2026. Le père Dibia a obtenu de son évêque l'autorisation de servir le diocèse de Pembroke pour une période de six ans. Il vient d'obtenir une maîtrise en conseil en santé mentale à la Southeast Missouri State University de Cape Girardeau, dans le Missouri, où il a également apporté son aide dans le ministère paroissial.

 

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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Knowledge-Sharing Symposium on the Doctrine of Discovery – Wednesday, June 03 2026: From 26 to 29 May 2026, a Knowledge-Sharing Symposium on the Doctrine of Discovery was held in Edmonton, examining the historical and legal consequences of colonization for Indigenous Peoples, and the Catholic Church’s involvement in that colonization in the 15th and 16th centuries. (Read more…)

 

Symposium de partage des connaissances sur la doctrine de la découverte – mercredi le 03 juin 2026 : Du 26 au 29 mai 2026, un Symposium de partage des connaissances sur la doctrine de la découverte s’est tenu à Edmonton. Cette rencontre a examiné les conséquences historiques et juridiques de la colonisation pour les peuples autochtones, ainsi que l’implication de l’Église catholique dans cette colonisation aux XVe et XVIe siècles. (Lire la suite…)

 

Letter from the President of the CCCB: Death of Mr. Carl Hétu, Executive Director of Development and Peace – Caritas Canada – Tuesday, June 02 2026:  Letter from the President of the CCCB: Death of Mr. Carl Hétu, Executive Director of Development and Peace — Caritas Canada - Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops.

 

Lettre du Président de la CECC : Décès de M. Carl Hétu, directeur général de Développement et Paix – Caritas Canada – mardi le 02 juin 2026 : Lettre du Président de la CECC : Décès de M. Carl Hétu, directeur général de Développement et Paix — Caritas Canada - Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops.

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

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PRO-LIFE / PRO-VIE

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​PARASOL Care Team Volunteer Intro & Training: Sponsored by the Pembroke and Region Association for the Sanctity of Life (PARASOL). Consider joining the PARASOL Care Team to journey and visit those who are suffering, socially isolated, sick or dying, to renew their hope and purpose in life. The training event will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 9:30am to 3pm at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 357 Miller Street, Pembroke. Lunch will be provided (donations gladly accepted). For more information, please email info@parasolcare.com, call 613 585-9501 or visit the website at www.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.

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PARISH EVENTS / ÉVÉNEMENTS PAROISSIAUX

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Fort-Coulonge Community Supper: Knights of Columbus Council 7221 invites you to the Community Supper – Bazar (Cipaille) at the KofC Community Hall, 525 Baume St., Fort-Coulonge, on Sunday, June 21st starting at 4:30pm. Cost is $25/person. All are welcome!

 

Souper communautaire de Fort-Coulonge : Le Conseil 7221 des Chevaliers de Colomb vous invite au souper communautaire – Bazar (Cipaille) à la salle communautaire des Chevaliers de Colomb, 525, rue Baume, à Fort-Coulonge, le dimanche 21 juin à partir de 16 h 30. Le prix est de 25 $ par personne. Tout le monde est le bienvenu !

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​​​​OTHER CATHOLIC EVENTS / AUTRES ÉVÉNEMENTS CATHOLIQUES

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So Sings My Soul: Music as Prayer Young Adult Retreat from July 3-5, 2026. Join us at the Galilee Centre in Arnprior for a summer gathering celebrating music and faith with facilitator Catherine Cardeal. Open to young adults 18-25 (student ages 16-17 may apply with parental consent). Cost: $100 per person (single and double rooms available). Retreat includes transportation in the Ottawa and Ottawa Valley area, 2 nights accommodation and all meals. Visit www.galileecentre.com or call 613 623-4242 ext. 21 for more information. Program made possible by the generous contributions of the Ex Corde-Foundation.

 

“’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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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.

 

Join the Marianhill Board of Directors! We have openings for dedicated individuals to serve as members of our Board of Directors and contribute their expertise in strategic planning, finance, long-term care, or publicly funded organizations to shape the future of senior care. Serve a three -year term, 3 to 5 hours per month, actively participating in meetings, committees, and events. Bilingualism is an asset. Email your resume and a brief statement of interest to Linda M. Tracey, CEO at ltracey@marianhill.ca.

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OTHER / AUTRES

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