Novembre 10, 2021
Upcoming Visit with Pope Francis in Rome
Canadian Bishops Invite Residential School Survivors, Indigenous Elders, Knowledge Keepers and Youth to meet with Pope Francis in December: OTTAWA, November 10, 2021 – The Catholic Bishops of Canada are pleased to announce that 25-30 First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Elders, knowledge keepers, residential school survivors, and youth will meet with Pope Francis at the Vatican from December 17-20, 2021, accompanied by a small group of Canadian Bishops. “The journey towards healing and reconciliation is a long one, but we believe this will be a significant milestone in the Catholic Church’s commitment to renewing, strengthening and reconciling relationships with Indigenous Peoples across the land,” said CCCB President, the Most Rev. Raymond Poisson. “With this delegation, we hope to walk together in a new way, to listen with humility, and to discern the next steps that the Church can take to support residential school survivors, their families, and their communities.” For further info: http://www.cccb.ca.
October 28, 2021
Apostolic Administrator Message
Papal visit and reconciliation with indigenous communities
This week we received the wonderful news that the Holy Father has accepted the invitation of the Bishops of Canada to make a pastoral visit to our country. This visit is part of the ongoing process of healing and reconciliation in our Church’s relationship with First Nations.
Ceremonies in Longlac #58 and Aroland
A good number of representatives from these Aboriginal communities were present at the blessing of the newly relocated grave of Father Joseph-Marie Couture, S.J. on Saturday and at the blessing of the new Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Aroland on Sunday afternoon.
The Aroland First Nation community is grateful for all the appurtenances and church vestments donated by various parishes in the Hearst and Moosonee areas. Many thanks!
October 14, 2021
Apostolic Administrator Message
Blessing of the New Church in Aroland
Aroland First Nation has built a church in the past year and a half and after several delays, I will formally dedicate it on Sunday, October 24. It is dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. I wish to thank the many parishes in both the Hearst and Moosonee regions, who contributed sacred vessels, vestments and other appurtenances for your generosity to this indigenous community. Archbishop Marcel Damphousse of Ottawa-Cornwall archdiocese contributed the pews from a recently-closed church in Ottawa and paid the considerable shipping costs.