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May 8, 2018
Please note that the English offices for the Archdiocese of Moncton will be relocating to 45 York Street as of Monday, May 14th. Contact information for Deb, Ellen and Trevor will remain the same.
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DioceseApril 30, 2018
As in many Catholic dioceses throughout Canada, the Archdiocese of Moncton has called upon a few of its faithful to share the Gospel of Christ as permanent deacons. The Church of Moncton was indeed happy to celebrate, on Saturday April 14th, our first ordination since the restoration of the diaconate as a full and permanent order in the Church. Deacon André Deveaux became an ordained minister, accepting the mission entrusted to him by his bishop. The celebration, presided over by the Most Reverend Valéry Vienneau, was held at 10 o’clock in Ste-Thérèse church at Dieppe, with a large number of our diocesan faithful in attendance for this happy event. If you would like to watch a video of the ordination celebration for Deacon André, you may click here.
Read more →April 16, 2018
Media are informing the offices of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) that a motion relating to the Catholic Church and the operation of the former Indian Residential Schools will be debated in the House of Commons and possibly also in the Senate. The attached document is intended to provide some context on the overall issue and also to clarify a number of inaccuracies which are being circulated or reported. Link to the document (PDF) Link to the letter to Indigenous peoples of Canada
Read more →April 3, 2018
<img src="https://api.diocesemoncton.ca/images/1762988757.jpg"/> For your information, the Saint-Timothée Church in Adamsville is no longer considered a sacred place since March 31 st 2018, in accordance with a Decree issued by the Archbishop of Moncton. Saint Timothée Church may no longer be utilized in any way for Divine Worship. We sincerely thank the people, the committees and the priests that have upheld this church since 1906 for all their efforts and involvement in so many ways. Click here to read the decree for the permanent closure of St. Timothy's Church in Adamsville.
Read more →March 16, 2018
The death of a loved one is one of the most profoundly sorrowful moments in our lives. All major religions of the world have ways of ritually expressing the reality of death. The recent Vatican document, Instruction Ad resurgendum cum Christo, granted by Pope Francis, states that, “from earliest times, Christians have desired that the faithful departed become the objects of the Christian community’s prayer and remembrance. Their tombs have become places of prayer, remembrance and reflection. Those who have died remain part of the Church who believes “in the communion of all the faithful in Christ”. Over the course of centuries, some long held customs and practices have changed, in both society and in our religious traditions. In our own Roman Catholic tradition, with the tremendous gift of the Second Vatican Council, we have experienced the Church “reading the signs of the time”. While our experiences of worship have been revised in both language and in ritual action, what is unchanged in our tradition is the respect for human life that the Church continues to faithfully call for. This is very evident in the way that the Church commemorates the death of one of its members. The Order of Christian Funerals, the Church’s official ritual book, envisions three ritual moments to be celebrated when a Catholic dies: Funeral Vigil, Funeral Liturgy (with or without Mass, depending on the circumstances), and Committal (burial or entombment). The celebration of these rites is intended to bring hope and consolation to those who mourn. In the Introduction of the Order of Christian Funerals, we read that, “Christians celebrate the funeral rites to offer worship, praise and thanksgiving to God for the gift of a life which has now been returned to God”. The Vigil provides an opportunity for the Christian community to share memories (such as a eulogy) and to offer initial support to the mourners as they come to terms with the reality of death and to the sorrow that is experienced. In the Funeral Liturgy (with or without Mass), the Christian community affirms and expresses the union of the Church on earth with the Church in heaven in the one great communion of Saints. Though separated from the living, the dead are still at one with the community of believers on earth, and benefit from their intercession and prayers. At the rite of final commendation and farewell, the community acknowledges the reality of separation and commends the deceased to God. The Rite of Committal is the final act of the community of faith in caring for the body of its deceased member. It is an expression of the communion that exists between the Church on earth and the Church in heaven: the deceased passes with the farewell prayers of the company of believers into the welcoming company of those who no longer need faith but see God face to face. (Order of Christian Funerals #379) As Roman Catholics, we believe that the body is the temple of the Holy Spirit. Given this deep respect for the body, the Church insists that the deceased be reverently buried or entombed in sacred, designated places for that purpose; in other words, returned to the earth. Therefore: cremated remains are to be given the same respect and dignity that we afford the body of a deceased person. Among other things, this would mean that we would bury in a timely manner, and not divide, scatter, display in homes, put in tattoos or jewelry the cremated remains of loved ones. Keeping the ashes in your home, even in a burial urn, puts the remains at risk of being lost, stolen, or accidently discarded. As well, such a practice does not help in our process of grieving. As people of faith, it is important to be informed, so that you can make decisions and discuss your choices with your loved ones. You are encouraged to speak with your parish priest about options and choices, prior to planning with the funeral home. Parishes welcome the opportunity to answer any questions that you might have.
Read more →March 12, 2018
Pastoral Reflection on Medical Assistance in Dying Revised Version Dear Sisters and Brothers in Jesus Christ, In our Catholic tradition we often refer to the Church as our Mother. We perceive her as a mother who lovingly accompanies us throughout life, and who especially wishes to support and guide us when we are faced with difficult situations and decisions. It is from this perspective that we, the Bishops of the Atlantic Episcopal Assembly, wish to share with you this pastoral reflection on “medical assistance in dying”. To read the full reflection, click here.
Read more →March 9, 2018
Saint-Louis-de-France Parish – On Sunday, February 4, at its last annual meeting, the members present of the Saint-Louis-de-France Christian community unanimously approved, by a show of hands, the decision to close their parish church. The closure will take place on Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018. This decision is due to a lack of financial resources, a shortage of volunteers, and the absence of active parishioners at our Sunday services. Given the current situation, we are being asked to maintain fewer material possessions and invest more in building relationships with other Christian communities. One cannot leave one's church without acknowledging all the work accomplished over the years since its founding. With the decrease and aging of our committed parishioners, it has been necessary to redouble our efforts to keep the church open until today. I want to express my gratitude to all those who, for many years, have generously shared their talents, their time, and their hearts to keep the Saint-Louis-de-France Christian community alive. Thank you for your extra hours in your many commitments. I hope that together we can come together in a new community where the joy of working hand in hand will allow us to continue to grow in our faith and in our love for Christ. An official closing Mass will be held on May 27, 2018, presided over by Bishop Valéry Vienneau.
Read more →March 5, 2018
Press Release Moncton, NB – March 5, 2018 – Cathedral Square, a collaborative community space serving the Acadian community, was inaugurated with great excitement. After seven years of work, this project, spearheaded by Romain Blanchard and Alexis Couture, among others, welcomed its first tenants earlier this year to newly renovated premises on the first floor of Moncton's Notre-Dame de l'Assomption Cathedral. An open house for the community will be held on April 25, 2018, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. For the full press release, click here.
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