With another winter upon us, we recall that daily Mass is salutary, but not obligatory, as explained in our Catechism (§ 1389).
Sundays and Solemnities are ordinarily obligatory. However, some of our parish churches are on distant roads and highways, and if road conditions imperil our or others’ lives, our faithful and our priests need to remain in the safety of our homes …
Remembering Saint Thomas College Students who made the supreme sacrifice for our freedom
The Blessed Virgin Mary statue in memoriam of the students of Saint Thomas College who made the supreme sacrifice from 1939 to 1945, has been relocated from the rectory to Saint Michael’s Cemetery, next to the columbarium. Thanks to Stephen O’Reilly, Barry Whitty, and Shane Dinan who carried out this work.
Month of Remembrance
As we approach the end of this season in the Church, and begin to contemplate the Last Things with Christ the King, we experience All Hallow’s eve, the vigil of the Solemnity of All Saints, and All Souls’ – the commemoration of all the faithful departed. In this month of Remembrance, we are encouraged to…
Pope Francis’ Encyclical ‘Dilexit nos,’ on the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Pope Francis offers a letter on the devotion to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, from his meditations and appeals in June, the month dedicated to the Sacred Heart, in advance of the anniversary of Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque’s December vision of Christ’s heart of burning charity. See his letter, Delixit nos, here. From the…
Fall Supper Thanksgiving
The Saint Michael’s Fall Supper was successful, with your generosity and with volunteers’ time. Net funds raised including donations, meals, squares, and 50/50 draws amounted to $14,186.98.This Christian hospitality provides fellowship for all ages. A heartfelt thank you to all women, men, and young adults, the surrounding schools, and communities of many cultures. Thank you…
Called to Witness and Proclaim: Canadian Bishops’ Pastoral Letter on Evangelization and Catechesis in the Family
‘Families are essential for our church’s mission,’ says the Most Rev. Brian Dunn, Archbishop of Halifax-Yarmouth, and Chair of the Episcopal Commission for Evangelization and Catechesis. ‘They show testimony to the Gospel in everyday life through love, sacrifice, and mutual care.’ This pastoral letter outlines a Gospel approach for catechesis in the family, catechesis with…