Jesus Christ is Lord. he possesses all power in heaven and on earth.He is far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, for the Father has put all things under His feet. Christ is Lord of the cosmos and of history. In Him human history and indeed all creation are set forth and…
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Red Wednesday – November 19 day of prayer for persecuted Christians
Red Wednesday is an annual event organized by Aid to the Church in Need, dedicated to raising awareness of the persecution endured by our brothers and sisters in faith. Currently, an estimated 327 million Christians worldwide live in countries where religiouspersecution is rampant. They are at risk of being attacked, arrested, imprisoned, tortured, and,in the…
Celebrating All Saints and All Souls’
Families can celebrate their namesake and patron saints from the Communion of Saints and aspire after them, and All Souls’ Day is a time for families to reflect on those loved ones who are no longer with us. We can pray with and for them, share stories, and visit graves. It is also a time…
Thanksgiving Blessings
Blessed are You, Lord our God, Creator of Heaven and earth,and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.We praise You for Your glory, and thank You for Your goodness to us.We praise You for Your generous gifts and for bringing fruitful results to our labours.As we rejoice in Your kindness, we pray also for those who…
Pope Leo XIV’s Message for the 40th World Youth Day – “You also are my witnesses, because you have been with me”
‘In a message for the 40th World Youth Day Pope Leo XIV reminds young people that as Christians they have a responsibility to stand alongside those who suffer and become active artisans of peace.’ See more on the Holy Father’s message for this world youth day, November 23, 2025, on the Feast of Christ the…
Diocese of Saint John Stewardship Report – ‘Forward in Hope’
As we celebrate this Jubilee Year, the Diocese of Saint John invites you to reflect on how God has been at work among us through the faith, generosity, and mission of our parishes. Our 2024 Stewardship Report – Forward in Hope shares inspiring glory stories, financial highlights, and examples of the good work happening across…
Family Catechesis Video Series from the Canadian Catholic Bishops
Following from the Canadian Catholic Bishops’ pastoral letter on family catechesis, ‘Called to Witness and Proclaim,’ they are now offering four videos to help the family be a domestic church: Called to Witness and Proclaim (an introduction) Catechesis in the Family – highlighting how faith is handed down in daily family life—through meals, car rides,…
Fall Supper Thanksgiving
We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed to the success of our Fall Supper. This wonderful event could not have happened without the dedication of our many volunteers who gave their time and energy. To all who helped in any way, and to the entire community who came out to support us, thank…
Clergy Appointments
The Most Reverend Christian Riesbeck, CC, Bishop of Saint John, announces the following clergyappointments affecting the Saint John and Sussex areas of the Diocese, effective Wednesday, October 1, 2025, unless otherwise noted. Rev. John Gillis, is appointed Parochial Administrator of St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish in Sussex,N.B. and Norton, N.B. Rev. Joseph Devereaux is appointed…
FORMED for our Continuing Jubilee Year of Hope
If you’re inspired by Bishop Christian Riesbeck’s CC’s Miramichi Regional Mission that the Basilica hosted, check out Sent Evangelization. Or, in this month of Rosary, check out the Mysteries of the Rosary series. To sign up freely, go to formed.org/parishes, Find Your Parish Subscription, search for Miramichi , and select St. Michael’s Basilica. FORMED: Faith…
A call to prayer for peace in the Holy Land, in this month dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
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…


