Conclusion of the year dedicated to Saint Joseph. On December 8, 2020, Pope Francis announced a year devoted to St. Joseph to mark the 150th anniversary of the declaration of St. Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church. This particular year of individual and collective prayers to St. Joseph ends next week on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. However, the challenge of living like St. Joseph continues. He submitted himself to the will of God and loved Jesus and Mary in simplicity and fidelity. May our devotion to St. Joseph inspire us to implore his intercession and imitate his virtues and way of life within the Holy Family. Let us pray Saint Joseph to intercede for our families. Archbishop Valéry Vienneau
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November 25, 2021
First Sunday of Advent: entry into force of the new Roman Missal in French
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT: Entry into force of the new Roman Missal The Roman Missal contains all the prayers, prefaces, and ritual dialogues that follow one another during Mass. With the change of the liturgical year, some prayers recited during Mass will be slightly different starting November 28, 2021. This is a new translation closer to the original Latin. It is an update of the new Roman Missal published in 1969, following the Second Vatican Council. It was already modified in 1975 and 2002. In the third version, which will come into effect on the first Sunday of Advent 2021, the aim is to offer a more accurate translation of the original Latin text. There will therefore be some modifications to the words spoken by the priest during the Mass or by the congregation. The new Roman missal also proposes a way of experiencing the liturgy by giving greater importance to silence and gestures. However, our "Praying in Church" booklets will be delayed due to the new translation. It will not be available for the November and December 2021 celebrations. While awaiting the publication of the new translation, "Praying in Church" offers a short leaflet to help you follow the main changes in the dialogue between the priest and the congregation. You can read and print this leaflet by clicking here. For those who would like more details, you can consult a more complete summary of the changes at Mass by clicking here. The French diocese of Versailles offers a short booklet to follow the Mass, which you can download here.
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October 11, 2021
Development and Peace’s presence on YouTube
SPECIAL NOTE: TV APPEARANCE THIS WEEK The Moncton Diocesan Council initiated the production of a documentary on Development and Peace, which aired in mid-October on channel 9 of Rogers-Moncton Community TV. For those who missed the documentary, here is the link where you can watch it alone or with others: Click here: the video on YouTube.
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September 27, 2021
Statement of Apology and Church Commitment by the Catholic Bishops of Canada to the Indigenous Peoples of This Land
You may read the Statement of Apology by the Catholic Bishops of Canada to the Indigenous Peoples of This Land by clicking here. Also, in a press release which you can find by clicking here, Canadian Bishops Announce $30M National Financial Pledge to Support Healing and Reconciliation Initiatives
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September 22, 2021
Office of Faith Development - Catechism update re: COVID-19
September 22nd 2021: New regulations regarding catechism gatherings Due to concern around the rising numbers of COVID 19 cases in NB, new regulations have been announced by the government of NB. As per directives issued by the Honorable Dorothy Shephard, Minister of Health, the following guidelines have been determined by Archbishop Valéry Vienneau pertaining to the catechism of children: All people 12 years of age and older will need to provide proof of vaccination to participate in in-person catechetical gatherings. If those presenting themselves are unknown to the catechist/ coordinator, government issued identification will also be required. This applies to catechists, parents and all adults who may be present at sessions. During in-person gatherings, masks must always be worn, although catechists may remove their masks for direct teaching, while maintaining a physical distance of 6 feet (2 metres) from the families. Those unvaccinated will be welcomed to participate in virtual catechetical sessions, via Zoom. The Zoom schedule and registration details are available from parish catechetical coordinators. It has been a difficult 18 months for everyone as we navigate the pandemic. The situation continues to be fluid with frequent changes, which are frustrating for us all. However, the health and safety of families is of paramount importance. Therefore, as responsible citizens and Christians, it is imperative we follow the directions of public health officials. We thank everyone for their patience as we work to keep one another safe. Through all we are living, and how we are living it, please remember Jesus’ words: “I am with you always, to the end of the age.” (Matthew, 28:20)
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September 17, 2021
CCCB Executive Committee Statement on 2021 Federal Elections
Click here to read the CCCB Executive Committee Statement on 2021 Federal Elections
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September 1, 2021
New Name: Office of Evangelization and Catechesis
Effective September 1, the former Offices of Faith Development and Youth Faith Development will be referred to as the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis. This change better reflects the movement of the universal church toward acknowledging that catechesis and evangelization go hand in hand as we accompany adults, youth, and children on their journeys of faith. It will also put us in sync with the National Office of Evangelization and Catechesis at the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops. What will not change, however, is the work which Trevor and Ellen do – Trevor will continue to support youth ministry and Ellen will continue to support children and adult catechesis for the English sector of the archdiocese.
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June 16, 2021
Statement from the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops following the recent discovery at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School
Many people have shared with me their grief and disappointment over the tragic discovery of the remains of 215 children at the site of the former Residential School in Kamloops in British Columbia. As with many of you, the pain of such a tragedy has disturbed me and deeply touched me. There have been many calls for an explanation and apology from the Catholic Church. A delegation to the Holy See composed of people from Aboriginal communities and national First Nations, Métis and Inuit organizations and bishops is being prepared in search of more significant healing and reconciliation for the future. In accordance with the international travel guidelines related to the pandemic, the bishops are determined to move forward with the delegation before the end of 2021. This meeting with the Holy Father can be an essential step on the road to reconciliation between the Indigenous people and the Church. May we achieve genuine trust and reconciliation with the First Peoples of this country - not only in words but also in deeds. (Planning for this delegation had begun before the pandemic). I encourage you to read the statement on this subject on the CCCB website at https://www.cccb.ca/announcement/cccb-statement-delegation-to-the-holy-see/ Mgr Valery Vienneau Archbishop of Moncton
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