Today, the Bishops of Canada launch a national, bilingual service for reporting situations of sexual abuse either committed or covered-up by a Bishop.
In Canada, World Communications Day will be celebrated on 16 May 2021, the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord. Message for the 2021 World Communications Day
The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) continues to post possible homily ideas and prayers of the faithful to help link the Sunday liturgy with the national pastoral initiative for life and family.
Guided by the Shrines around the world, we are all invited during the month of May to unite in the recitation of the Holy Rosary to ask for the end of the pandemic. Read more...
The diocesan protocol for handling an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor or vulnerable adult is now online. You can find it here. The English version will be published soon.
Today, the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) published a message on the occasion of the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker on 1 May 2021.
On the occasion of May Day, the Conseil Église et Société (“Council on Church and Society”) offers a message of support to workers. It is marked by the ordeal of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more...
Canada’s bishops and religious orders have come out strongly in support of Bill C-15, a law that would implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). Read more...
The World Council of Churches to observe World Immunization Week, encouraging vaccinations for global health. Read more...
April 28 – May 1, 2021 / Bilingual - Online: The Centre for Safeguarding Minors and Vulnerable Persons at Saint Paul University in Ottawa is organizing a three-day conference in which international witnesses and experts who have lived through this crisis will share their experiences and findings. Read more and registration
Starting April 22, 2021, a new paid digital streaming service, Salt + Light Plus, will be available on their website, Roku and Amazon Fire TV.
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- Father Clay Mamvemba, administrator of John XXIII Parish.
- Deacon Pierre-Paul Periard, member of the pastoral team of John XXIII Parish.
- Father Jean-Roland Joseph, pastor in solidum of St. Alexander and St. Matthew parishes, (part-time position) with Jean-Pierre Charron whose assignment is renewed.
- Father Donat Mulumba, administrator of the parish of Notre-Dame-du-Saint-Rosaire (part-time position).
- Father Lévis Martel is released from his responsibilities at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary while remaining pastor of St. Francis of Sales Parish (half-time position).
All these appointments are for an indefinite period.
The official inauguration video will be presented on MAtv Outaouais community television. Here is the broadcast schedule: Thursday April 22nd at 11:00 am - Friday April 23rd at 3:00 PM - Saturday April 24th at 5:30 PM - Sunday April 25 at 8:00 am and 2:30 pm.
During this Easter season as we celebrate the resurrection of Christ and the new life we have in him, we desire to engage our Catholic faithful on a subject of crucial importance to all of us. (Click here to continue reading)
Again, it’s lockdown for the Holy Days. How sad! Only a handful of people will be able to participate in parish celebrations. And we won’t be able to get together with our families and friends to celebrate Easter...