WEEKLY BULLETIN
BULLETIN HEBDOMADAIRE
DIOCESE OF PEMBROKE/DIOCÈSE DE PEMBROKE
284, ch. Trafalgar Rd., Pembroke, ON K8A 5A8 613 732-7933
July 28, 2026
Ferial – Férie
FROM THE DIOCESE
Civic Holiday! Please note that the Chancery Office will be closed on Monday, August 3rd for the Civic Holiday.
Congé civique ! Veuillez noter que les bureaux diocésains seront fermés le lundi 3 août.
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.
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: 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 : 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.
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!
FROM THE CCCB / DE LA CECC
THE EVANGELIZATION TEAM / L’ÉQUIPE D’ÉVANGÉLISATION
THE HOLY SEE / LE SAINT-SIÈGE
Pope’s Prayer Intention for August 2026: For evangelization in the city – Let us pray that in large cities often marked by anonymity and loneliness we find new ways to proclaim the Gospel, discovering creative paths to build community.
Intention de prière du Saint-Père pour le mois d’août 2026 : Pour l’évangélisation des villes – Prions pour que, dans les grandes villes souvent marquées par l’anonymat et la solitude, nous puissions trouver de nouvelles façons de proclamer l’Évangile, en recherchant les moyens créatifs pour construire la communauté.
VOCATIONS
FAITH FORMATION / L’ÉDUCATION DE LA FOI
MARRIAGE, FAMILY, YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS / MARIAGE, FAMILLE, JEUNESSE ET JEUNES ADULTES
PRO-LIFE / PRO-VIE
PARISH EVENTS / ÉVÉNEMENTS PAROISSIAUX
DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE / DÉVELOPPEMENT ET PAIX
OTHER CATHOLIC EVENTS / AUTRES ÉVÉNEMENTS CATHOLIQUES
“’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.
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.
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.
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.
VOLUNTEER & EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES / OPPORTUNITÉS DE BÉNÉVOLA ET D’EMPLOI
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/ .
OTHER / AUTRES
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.
Pilgrimage of Peace to Medjugorje: From September 23rd to October 3rd, 2026, accompanied by a priest! Price: $3,995.00 (includes taxes, air fare, room & board, side trips and gratuities). Deadline to register: September 16th. To register or for more information, contact Jack Duggan at 613 756-2655, or email irishjack@bell.net. Please visit YouTube at https://youtu.be/qbgSqkZdqxY to see the interview with Father Shalla in Medjugorje on last May’s pilgrimage.
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Just as the weeds are collected and burned up with fire, so will it be at the end of the age.