With our Bishop Christian Riesbeck, CC’s support, our Pastor Antonio Reyes and a missional prayer team embarked on a year-long course with Divine Renovation’s Genesis Compass renewal program. From this, we’ve formed a parish leadership team to support our pastor in focusing on the parish renewal mission,guiding our parish stewardship in mission,working with our ministries,improving…
Diocese of Saint John – April 21, 2026 The Most Reverend Christian Riesbeck, CC, Bishop of Saint John, announces the following clergy assignments, effective July 1, 2026, unless otherwise noted. Rev. Daren Bryk, CC, currently Revitalization Coordinator, is appointed Parochial Vicar at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Rev. David Fulton, currently Pastor of St….
The Canadian Catholic Bishops encourage us Christians to pray for our Holy Father’s moral and pastoral witness, for peace among nations, and for all who suffer because of war and conflict. Our witness should be informed by our Catholic moral principles – truthfulness, humility, reverence, and concern for the innocent. Read the full statement from…
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…
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…