“A decade has passed since Bill C-14 received Royal Assent on 17 June 2016, legalizing euthanasia and assisted suicide across Canada, and permitting eligible adults, under specified conditions, to access what is legally termed “Medical Assistance in Dying” (“MAiD”). As we mark this sobering anniversary, the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (CCCB) Standing Committee for…
Sunday June 28 Visitation of the Major Reliquary of Saint André Bessette to the Basilica. A mission team from St. Joseph’s Oratory in Montreal will offer a service of prayer and healing from 9:30am until the 10:30am Mass, followed by veneration of the relic and Anointing with the oil of Saint Joseph. All are welcome!…
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…