• Divine Mercy Sunday Ste Agnes Parish
    Divine Mercy Sunday Ste Agnes Parish
    April 21, 2020
    Some photos of the procession of the Blessed Sacrament in the streets of Azilda. It was a testimony of faith from my parishioners and encourages me to continue to innovate to be in relationship with them....
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  • National March for Life on Parliament Hill Cancelled Due to COVID-19 Health Crisis
    National March for Life on Parliament Hill Cancelled Due to COVID-19 Health Crisis
    April 14, 2020
    Virtual National March for Life Set to Go from May 10-14, 2020: As per the recommendations of government officials and public health experts, the 2020 National March for Life in Ottawa and the pro-life rally on Parliament Hill on May 14 have been cancelled....
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  • Beware of
    Beware of "Phishing" Messages
    April 14, 2020
    Please be aware, there have been “phishing” e-mails claiming to originate from parish priests or even the Bishop. The following is a sample of a phishing e-mail received by our staff, and a link to the Government of Canada GetCyberSafe website....
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  • Statement on the release of national modelling on the COVID-19 epidemic in Canada
    Statement on the release of national modelling on the COVID-19 epidemic in Canada
    April 9, 2020
    Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on the release of national modelling on the COVID-19 epidemic in Canada: “Today, the Government of Canada released national-level modelling on the COVID-19 epidemic in Canada. The modelling attempts to show how the epidemic might unfold over the coming months based on our knowledge of how the virus behaves and the potential impact of public health measures...."
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  • CERB – Canadian Emergency Response Benefit
    CERB – Canadian Emergency Response Benefit
    April 8, 2020
    This information was provided by the members of the Labour & Employment Team, Cunningham Swan
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  • Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Program (CEWS)
    Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Program (CEWS)
    April 7, 2020
    The new wage subsidy (CEWS) program is meant to assist parishes with maintaining employment and meeting their payroll obligations. The program will provide immediate assistance to ensure our economy is best positioned to become strong again....
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  • Message to everyone involved in education.
    Message to everyone involved in education.
    April 7, 2020
    To School Board officials and employees, to School Trustees, to teachers and educators, to students and their parents:...
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  • Message to first responders and healthcare workers
    Message to first responders and healthcare workers
    April 7, 2020
    As do many other people, I wish to acknowledge the extraordinary efforts and sacrifices being put forward by our first responders, health and spiritual care teams and all other healthcare workers in our hospitals, nursing homes and home care settings....
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  • IHCAM & CHAM will be posting daily prayers on their respective FaceBook accounts
    April 2, 2020
    Starting today, Interfaith Healthcare Association of Manitoba (IHCAM) & Catholic Health Association of Manitoba (CHAM) will be posting daily prayers on their respective FaceBook accounts to bring faith, hope, and protection to all.
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  • The Canadian Catholic Bioethics Institute (CCBI) will produce a series of messages.
    April 2, 2020
    During this period of abundant information and social distancing for the common good, CCBI will post messages that are meant for timely reflection and consideration. We hope they may answer your questions, alleviate worry and be of some practical use. Advice to be prepared for serious illnesses or even for death can be helpful at all times, and perhaps especially right now. As Catholics, there are spiritual and practical matters to organize, and most involve making arrangements and having discussions with other people, usually members of our family. In that spirit, here is our first message to you.
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  • Government introduces Canada Emergency Response Benefit to help workers and businesses
    March 25, 2020
    To support workers and help businesses keep their employees, the government has proposed legislation to establish the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB). This taxable benefit would provide $2,000 a month for up to four months for workers who lose their income as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The CERB would be a simpler and more accessible combination of the previously announced Emergency Care Benefit and Emergency Support Benefit.
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  • Donations to Development and Peace during the COVID-19 crisis
    March 25, 2020
    The COVID-19 crisis that we are currently experiencing helps us better understand the fear and insecurity that are a regular part of life for so many of our brothers and sisters in the global south. During each Lenten Season we express our support to these brothers and sisters by contributing to the Share Lent campaign of Development & Peace – Caritas Canada....
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  • List of Essential Workplaces in Ontario
    List of Essential Workplaces in Ontario
    March 24, 2020
    For the purposes of this order, businesses include any-for-profit, non-profit or other entity providing the goods and services described herein. This does not preclude the provision of work and services by entities not on this list either online, by telephone or by mail/delivery. Note that teleworking and online commerce are permitted at all times for all businesses....
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  • Church grants special indulgence to coronavirus patients and caregivers
    March 20, 2020
    The Apostolic Penitentiary issues a Decree granting special plenary indulgences for those suffering from the coronavirus pandemic, if specific conditions are met....
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  • Clergy Directives for Critically Ill and Dying patients in Healthcare Facilities and Homes
    March 20, 2020
    Jesus calls us to be as present as possible to people in these circumstances. During this time they may feel abandoned or isolated. Let us remember the very clear words of Jesus when he taught us the Corporal Works of Mercy: "I was naked, and you clothed me. I was sick, and you took care of me. I was in prison, and you visited me." Matthew 25:26 ...
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  • COVID-19-New Pastoral Directives
    March 20, 2020
    The COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, with rapid daily changes. I urge you to follow all guidelines and directives provided by our governments and our public health authorities. This situation compels us to make difficult but necessary pastoral decisions, in line with government orders and directives and in solidarity with all Canadians, in a serious attempt to slow down the spread of this threatening disease.
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  • Employee Benefits, and staffing during the COVID-19 interruption
    Employee Benefits, and staffing during the COVID-19 interruption
    March 19, 2020
    Attached is a communication from Canada Life the benefits carrier for the Assembly of Catholic Bishops of Ontario. The information titled Groupline advises that COVID-19 claims will continue to be handled on a case by case basis. The communique speaks to several areas of interest such as travel, Short term disability, and El sickness benefits. ...
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  • Mass on Salt + Light TV
    March 19, 2020
    Salt + Light Media is pleased to provide the following Masses on Salt + Light TV...
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  • March 17 - Pastors and faithful - State of Emergency
    March 17, 2020
    "Today, the Government of Ontario announced that it is taking decisive action by making an order declaring an emergency under s 7.0.1 (1) the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act. In doing so, Ontario is using every power possible to continue to protect the health and safety of all individuals and families." (News Release from the Office of the Premier, Ontario Enacts Declaration of Emergency to Protect the Public, March 17, 2020, 9:13 A.M.). ...
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  • Directives - COVID - March 13 2020
    March 13, 2020
    Following government announcements of several preventive measures to stem the spread of COVID-19, I wish to contribute to this common public health effort and act in solidarity with the civil authorities. Consequently, I am announcing the immediate adoption of the following directives. Until further notice: - All Masses, weekday and weekends, as well as Sunday liturgies of the Word are cancelled. - The churches remain accessible for personal visits during usual mass times. ...
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