Some photos of the procession of the Blessed Sacrament in the streets of Azilda. It was a testimony of faith from my parishioners and encourages me to continue to innovate to be in relationship with them....
The Second Sunday of Easter is known as Divine Mercy Sunday. Mass with Bishop Damphousse will be live streamed on Sunday April 19 at 10:15 am from Christ the King Parish....
We are saddened to announce that Fr. Charles Abiamiri’s mother, Elizabeth N. Abiamiri, died in Nigeria, at the age of 68, from complications of diabetes. A funeral will be celebrated at a later date. ...
Virtual National March for Life Set to Go from May 10-14, 2020: As per the recommendations of government officials and public health experts, the 2020 National March for Life in Ottawa and the pro-life rally on Parliament Hill on May 14 have been cancelled....
Please be aware, there have been “phishing” e-mails claiming to originate from parish priests or even the Bishop. The following is a sample of a phishing e-mail received by our staff, and a link to the Government of Canada GetCyberSafe website....
Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on the release of national modelling on the COVID-19 epidemic in Canada: “Today, the Government of Canada released national-level modelling on the COVID-19 epidemic in Canada. The modelling attempts to show how the epidemic might unfold over the coming months based on our knowledge of how the virus behaves and the potential impact of public health measures...."
"The year 2020 will go down in history books, regardless of the outcome of the COVID-19 pandemic. The battle against this tiny but dangerous virus is not over yet. The whole world is affected and trying hard to deal with its impact that has changed the normalcy of life. Whenever we will gain back our normal lives, it will be a “new normal”...."
The new wage subsidy (CEWS) program is meant to assist parishes with maintaining employment and meeting their payroll obligations. The program will provide immediate assistance to ensure our economy is best positioned to become strong again....
We are saddened to announce that, following a severe stroke, Msgr. Normand Clément, PH, died on Sunday April 5th, 2020, at the St-Joseph Motherhouse in North Bay, at the age of 81....
As do many other people, I wish to acknowledge the extraordinary efforts and sacrifices being put forward by our first responders, health and spiritual care teams and all other healthcare workers in our hospitals, nursing homes and home care settings....
Starting today, Interfaith Healthcare Association of Manitoba (IHCAM) & Catholic Health Association of Manitoba (CHAM) will be posting daily prayers on their respective FaceBook accounts to bring faith, hope, and protection to all.
During this period of abundant information and social distancing for the common good, CCBI will post messages that are meant for timely reflection and consideration. We hope they may answer your questions, alleviate worry and be of some practical use. Advice to be prepared for serious illnesses or even for death can be helpful at all times, and perhaps especially right now. As Catholics, there are spiritual and practical matters to organize, and most involve making arrangements and having discussions with other people, usually members of our family. In that spirit, here is our first message to you.
Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau provided an update on the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS), although details of exactly how these funds will be administered are still being worked out....