Saint Michael’s Parish Catholic Women’s League is offering a $300 bursary to any Roman Catholic youth active in the parish. Application forms are available through local high schools or through this link: stmichaelsbasilica.ca/CWL-Bursary-2026 . Completed applications must be submitted to the Saint Michael’s Parish Office by May 15.
Canadian Catholic Bishops’ Resources for Family and Life Week May 10-17, 2026 are available. This year’s theme is from Christ’s words at the time of His Ascension, “I am with you always.” (Matthew 28:20). Activities and prayers for the whole family area are available via stmichaelsbasilica.ca/NFLW26 .
Pope Saint John Paul II dedicated the Second Sunday of Easter as Divine Mercy Sunday in the year 2000, upon the canonization of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska. The Divine Mercy Sunday Gospel reading narrates Jesus’ Resurrection appearance to the fearful disciples locked in the upper room (John 20:19), and then again eight days later (John…
“But the angel said to the women, ‘Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesuswho was crucified. He is not here, for He has been raised, as He said’.” (Matthew 28:5-6). Today, the Church joyfully proclaims the truth announced at the empty tomb: “He is not here, forhe has been…
The Canadian Catholic Bishops have offered a Lenten statement and prayers for peace amid the new conflicts ravaging the Holy Land and the Middle East. ‘May the message of the Gospel inspire us to be peacemakers, to cultivate solidarity with people affected by war, and to keep alive our hope for a better world. By…
Prepare for our 2026 parish Easter Triduum schedule with Father Owen Burns’ poignant reflection on the Solemn Celebration, below. Chrism Mass – 6:30pm Tuesday March 31 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 throughout the diocese…
Bishop Christian Riesbeck, CC has offered a pastoral letter to our diocesan faithful for this special Year of Saint Francis of Assisi. In our diocese, pilgrimage sites include: From Bishop Christian’s letter: As we enter the holy season of Lent, Pope Leo XIV invites us to place the mystery of God back at the center…