In a spirit of joy-filled thanksgiving, the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie announces the Ordination of Mr. Chadwick Franklin to the Transitional Diaconate. The Sacrament of Holy Orders of a Deacon will be celebrated by The Most Reverend Marcel Damphousse at Christ the King Church, Sudbury on Friday, August 14. Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, attendance at the ordination, for both clergy and laity, will be by invitation only. ...
At the end of 2017, the Federation of the Sisters of St. Joseph became a Blue Community so that we can protect water as a shared commons, sacred gift, and human right.
"Shalom Everyone, Happy Victoria weekend, I received an update for our Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Level 1 course. The Bank is now requiring all CGSAC cheques be made out to the full name of the association. ‘ Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Association of Canada’"...
In this episode, we profile Fr. Pat Woods, a priest of the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie, and Pastor of St. Jerome's Church in Sault Ste. Marie. Fr. Pat shares his emotional journey of his life's struggles and setbacks, even on the brink of losing his life, and how God powerfully intervened to help him discover that he had more to offer in this world.
In this episode, we profile Fr. Larry Rymes, a priest of the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie, and Pastor of the Catholic Parish of Our Lady of Hope & St. Anthony in Sudbury, Ontario. Fr. Larry shares how he didn't find fulfillment in his own plans for life, the joy he's found in the priesthood, and what he's looking forward to as churches begin to re-open across the Province of Ontario.
Friday June 12, 2020. As you know I recruited Cindy Dwyer for the development of my vision for a pastoral plan for the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie. Unfortunately, due to the unforeseen circumstances such as stresses related to COVID-19 and my appointment to Coadjutor Archbishop of Ottawa-Cornwall the Director of pastoral planning position will not remain. ...
"As you know, because of restrictions imposed by our government and public health authorities due to COVID-19, we had to postpone the celebration of Chrism Mass that was to be held in Sault Ste. Marie."...
In this new series "Called to Serve" we profile various people who God has called to serve the Church in many different ways - Deacons, Priests, Bishops, Religious Sisters and Brothers and Lay Men & Women. In each episode, we highlight the journey of what it's like to be called by God, and discover the grace God grants to those He calls.
EWTN is pleased to air the Solemn Mass of the Pentecost to be celebrated by Pope Francis from the recently re-opened St. Peter’s Basilica on Sunday, May 31, at 4:00 am ET (live), and at 7:00 pm ET (replay). ...
"Today, a letter was sent to the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, and to Mrs. Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, recognizing the government’s generous financial commitment to the development of a vaccine for COVID-19."...
"The Annual National March for Life, Canada’s biggest pro-life gathering, will not be done on the streets this year but will become a virtual, online event. EWTN has always been a strong ally of Canada’s March for Life and will continue to support it this year by airing two special programs,"...
"As part of its efforts to realize the objectives of the Document on Human Fraternity, the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity proposes Thursday, May 14, 2020 as a Day of prayers, fasting and works of charity for the good of all humanity."...
On this feast of Saint François de Laval, patron saint of Catholic Bishops, Pope Francis announced publicly his decision to appoint me as Coadjutor Archbishop of Ottawa-Cornwall....
