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DioceseJanuary 20, 2019
Due to the impending weather, today's gathering at the cathedral with confirmation candidates and Archbishop Vienneau has been cancelled. Stay safe.
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DioceseJanuary 16, 2019
The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) expressed optimism regarding the revisions which the Government of Canada has made in the 2019 version of the Canada Summer Jobs application. You may read the CCCB statement by clicking here.
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DioceseJanuary 12, 2019
Message from Fr. Charlie from Holy Family / Holy Ghost / St. Jude's / Immaculate Heart of Mary Churches At the Masses of February 2nd and 3rd, we will make available copies of Matthew Kelly’s book, The Biggest Lie in the History of Christianity. Like Matthew’s other books, it is an easy read but still contains material that will contribute to our spiritual growth. Here are some comments others have made about this book (quoted on the back cover of the book). “I’d never heard of Matthew Kelly. His words and ideas are so clear, practical, and hopeful. I’m so glad I discovered him.” Steven Rogers – Amarillo, Texas “Sometimes a book is just the right book at just the right time. For modern Christians, this is that book.” Peter Freissle – Spartanburg, South Carolina A number of copies will be at the entrance of each of the churches on February 2nd and 3rd. They are free; we ask only that if you take one, you will read it.
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DioceseDecember 13, 2018
Please note the Diocesan Offices of Faith Development, Youth Faith Development and Liturgy for the English Sector are experiencing problems with our telephone lines. To reach Ellen Bennett at the Office of Faith Development, dial 857-9531 ext 1261; Trevor Droesbeck at the Office of Youth Faith Development, dial 857-9531 ext 1260, and to reach Deb Gillespie at the Office of Liturgy, call 857-9531 ext 1262. We hope to have the issue rectified soon, and we apologize if you have tried to reach us and we seem unavailable.
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DioceseDecember 2, 2018
Implementation of the new phrasing of Our Father, in French only: at the annual meeting of the French Sector in September 2018, the Catholic Bishops of Canada decided that, as of the first Sunday of Advent (December 2 2018), the new French translation of the Our Father (approved by the Vatican) will officially replace the old version. More specifically, the wording "Ne nous laisse pas entrer en tentation", will replace the current text "Ne nous soumets pas à la tentation" which has been in use across Canada since 1966. Archbishop Valéry Vienneau
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DioceseNovember 18, 2018
THE MANY FACES OF POVERTY IN 2018 It is important for the Social Justice Team of the Archdiocese of Moncton to inform parishioners of the injustice and poverty some people in our society have to endure. Yes there are still people who live in poverty in 2018! It is important that their faces be revealed so that we can truly understand them and make a difference in their lives. This is why we would like to bring to your attention the recent document LIVING IN POVERTY IN NB : NOT EASY! (September 2018) written by Auréa Cormier, NDSC; Ph. D.; Member of the CFSJ and St-Vincent de Paul Society. This report shows us that the poor are lacking in many ways to get out of poverty: money, psychological resources, physical capabilities, access to a support system, etc. The poor are often the victims of prejudices. In order to combat these prejudices, interviews have been made with people on social assistance to relate their living conditions. The names are fictional. These people live in different parts of the province and have been chosen to reflect the reality thousands of N.B. citizens are facing. While reading these cases, it is obvious that these persons are not “living the good life”, but are struggling to make ends meet. While we try to follow in Jesus’ footsteps, we, as a Church, are called to act in accordance to his preferential love for the poor. The question is: do we always listen to their cry? Our reflex is sometimes to cast them aside instead of listening to their suffering, solitude and deception. Pope Francis asks us to love them, not only in words or by giving a few dollars, but by being truly engaged and showing them kindness. We need to listen and to make a personal commitment so that real changes can occur. Let us ask Jesus to transform our hearts and open them to the poor in our province so that these people don’t have to endure these prejudices. We need to try and make a difference in their lives. With the author’s permission, we urge you to read attentively some of the interviews taken from the report LIVING IN POVERTY IN N.B.: NOT EASY! Please click HERE for access to the interviews. Poverty is defined as the extent of an individual’s lack of resources. We can see while reading the testimonies recounted by the people who were interviewed that the poor are lacking in many ways: lack of money, lack of psychological resources, lack of physical capabilities, lack of access to a support system, the inability to earn a living related to employment barriers etc. As people of faith, we must combat prejudices against the poor. We need to listen to them, care for them by making personal commitments so that changes can occur. Using a quote from Pope Francis, Love is more about giving than receiving and is best expressed through action, not words. Gladys LeBlanc, Coordinator Social Justice Team, Archidiocese of Moncton
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DioceseNovember 11, 2018
Bells of Peace on November 11th Some parishes have received requests to ring the bells of their church on November 11 to mark the 100th anniversary of the Armistice at the end of the First World War. It is up to each parish to decide how to respond. It is certainly a fine gesture of solidarity in favor of peace and in memory of our valiant soldiers. Here is the text on the CCCB website on that subject: “The Royal Canadian Legion has invited faith groups across the country to take part in a unique remembrance initiative to mark the 100th anniversary of the signing of Armistice which ended the First World War. With this initiative, entitled Bells of Peace: A Remembrance of Those Who Served in the First World War, the Legion is inviting churches and houses of worship equipped with bells to toll them 100 times at sunset on November 11, 2018. The ringing is meant to prompt a moment of silence and reflection on the loss of life and suffering caused by war. The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) is pleased to share information on the Royal Canadian Legion's Bells of Peace initiative. For more information: https://www.cccb.ca/site/images/stories/pdf/BELLS_OF_PEACE_Religous_Ltr_Eng.pdf
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DioceseOctober 24, 2018
TThe theme for our 2018-2019 pastoral year is: THE CALL TO HOLINESS IN TODAY'S WORLD See the introduction by clicking on VIDEO ON POPE FRANCIS' LETTER Read Pope Francis' apostolic exhortation by clicking on "BE JOYFUL AND LOVELY"
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