After bestowing God’s Easter Blessing on Sunday, Pope Francis passed on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, in Rome, at the age of 88. On Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 10am (Rome time), the first day of the Novendiali, on the parvis of Saint Peter’s Basilica, the Funeral Mass of the Roman Pontiff Francis will be…
Month: April 2025
Bishop Christian Riesbeck’s Easter Message
Christ is risen! Truly, he is truly risen! Alleluia! This is the radiant proclamation of Easter morning, the triumphant cry that echoes across thecenturies, resounding in every Christian heart: Jesus Christ has conquered death, and in him, hopeis born anew. Read Bishop Christian Riesbeck, CC’s Easter 2025 message here.
Welcome to our NBCC Intern
We are pleased to welcome Cassandra Pettigrew, a student from New Brunswick Community College (NBCC), who will be joining our Parish Office for her practicum placement from April 28 to May 30, 2025. Cassandra will be gaining hands-on experience in administrative and parish-related duties as part of her academic program. We are thankful for the…
The Sacred Easter Triduum
Following our 2025 parish Easter Triduum schedule, please prepare for the Triduum with Father Owen Burns’ poignant reflection on the Solemn Celebration. Chrism Mass – 6:30pm Tuesday April 15 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Saint John, reception to follow. Come and celebrate with our priests as the oils are blessed and distributed…
May 4 Presentations: What’s Wrong with MAiD?
CMDA Canada’s Executive Director, Larry Worthen, will provide timely information on MAiD in Canada, policies regulating MAiD, and how we can advocate for dignity-affirming alternatives and conscientious practice in our province. There will be an afternoon presentation with Q&A and light refreshments in Saint Michael’s Parish Centre, 12:30pm-2pm Sunday May 4, and an evening screening…