‘In this Jubilee Year may we, as Pilgrims of Hope guided by the Holy Spirit, truly recognize the spark of hope that dwells in the heart of each person we encounter, that desire for and expectation of good things and happiness. May we, Pilgrims of Hope, enkindle and fan into flame that hope with our…
Our Canadian bishops present a promotional video to mark this fifth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, taking place on Sunday, 27 July 2025. This video celebrates our multigenerational families, and also our visits to seniors in our communities. See stmab.ca/5WGD The faithful are encouraged to view and share the video within their families,…
The Development Coordinator will be responsible for designing and implementing the Diocese’s development and stewardship strategy and communications, cultivating and managing relationships with potential and existing donors, implementing and managing the donor management system, and working collaboratively with priests, parishes, and the Diocesan team to invite and enable them to step into the ministry of…
The Most Reverend Christian Riesbeck, CC, Bishop of Saint John, announces the following clergychanges: Fr. Daniel Melanson – Fr. Melanson has resigned as Pastor of Our Lady of the Rivers Parish in Red Bank and Sevogle for health reasons. Fr. Peter Igwe will continue to serve as the Parochial Administrator of Our Lady of the…
The Canadian Catholic Bishops are asking us faithful to pray for peace, amid the rising tensions and violence in the Middle East. “Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus focuses our attention on the Lord’s inexhaustible love for humanity, and His desire that all be saved. By praying to the Sacred Heart, we turn to…
His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo of the Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto has published a message on the Month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. “This year the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart is commemorated on June 27th though the entire month is dedicated to this long-standing and much appreciated devotion in the Church. As Pilgrims…
As we continue our Easter Season in this Jubilee Year of Hope, our freely-accessible parish subscription to FORMED offers us a Summer with the Saints to guide us on our pilgrim journey! Visit formed.org/summer-with-the-saintsor, to sign up freely, go to formed.org/parishes, Find Your Parish Subscription, search for Miramichi , and select St. Michael’s Basilica. FORMED:…
It is with great joy that we receive the news of our new pope, Pope Leo XIV. O God, who in your providential design willed that Your Church be built upon blessed Peter, whom You set over the other Apostles, look with favour, we pray, on Leo, our Pope and grant that he, whom You…