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 12, 2026

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

 

FROM THE DIOCESE

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Decree of Amalgamation of Paroisse St-Thomas-d’Aquin, Astorville into Paroisse Sacré-Coeur,

Corbeil (English Translation)

https://pembrokediocese.com/article/decrees-about-astorville/.  

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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!

 

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/

 

Victoria Day

The Diocesan Offices will be closed on Victoria Day, Monday, May 18th, and will reopen on Tuesday, May 19th at 8:30am.

 

Prayers

For the repose of the soul of Sister Rosenda Brady, csj, who passed away at the Peterborough Motherhouse on Thursday, May 7th. Sister Rosenda (Florence Meurial) served the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph faithfully for over 68 years.

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FROM THE CCCB / DE LA CECC

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Letter to the His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on the First Anniversary of His Pontificate – Friday, May 08 2026

The Most Rev. Pierre Goudreault, Bishop of Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pocatière and President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, sent a letter to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on the occasion of the first anniversary of his pontificate.

Through this letter, the President conveyed the heartfelt greetings of the Bishops of Canada, as well as the assurance of their prayers and of the unwavering solidarity of the Church in Canada as the Holy Father carries out his Petrine ministry in the service of the Universal Church.

Letter to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on the First Anniversary of His Pontificate

 

CCCB President and Vice President Meet with the Prime Minister of Canada – Wednesday, May 06 2026

Ottawa – On Friday, 1 May 2026, the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) President, Bishop Pierre Goudreault, and the CCCB Vice President, Archbishop Donald Bolen, met with Prime Minister Mark Carney in his office on Parliament Hill. They were accompanied by the CCCB General Secretary, Rev. Jean Vézina, and the CCCB Advisor for Indigenous and Government Relations, Mrs. Tracy Blain. (Read more…)

 

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…)

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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

 

  

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

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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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Cathedral CWL Brunch

On Sunday, May 24, 2026 after the 10:30am mass at Cathedral Parish, Pembroke. Tickets must be purchased in advance – $18.00 per person, available for purchase after mass or by contacting lapierrejudy@gmail.com, shandamlcollins@gmail.com, bevsloan42@gmail.com or audettekayla@gmail.com, or call Lucy Walsh/Teeter at 613 631-0193. Support the Cathedral CWL, proceeds towards charities and parish. Event includes door prize, raffles and 50/50 draw. Ticket Deadline Monday, May 18th.

 

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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“Behold, I Make All Things New” CCRSO (Catholic Charismatic Renewal of Ontario) Spring Conference

With Dr. Mary Healy, Father John Shiha and Brian Sullivan: May 29th and 30th, Tecumseh, Ontario (near Windsor). All are welcome! For details or to register: https://www.ccrso.net/.

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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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