Past Events
Three Years of War in Ukraine: A Call for Prayer and Peace
Monday, February 24 2025
24 February, 2025, Ottawa – On the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the 2024 Canadian Pastoral Letter on Ukraine, Canada, and the Church remains an important resource for guidance and reflection. It highlights the role of faith communities in promoting peace and justice, and encourages them to continue their support for those affected by the war. We remember in a special way the…
Episcopal Resignation and Appointment for the Diocese of Baie-Comeau
Tuesday, February 18 2025
OTTAWA, 18 February 2025 – Today, His Holiness Pope Francis accepted the resignation of the Most Reverend Jean-Pierre Blais, Bishop of Baie-Comeau, and has appointed as his successor the Reverend Father Pierre Charland, O.F.M., currently Minister Provincial of the Franciscan Province of the Holy Spirit in Canada. In accordance with the Code of Canon Law, a Diocesan Bishop who has completed the seventy-fifth year of…
Coadjutor Archbishop Appointed for the Archdiocese of Grouard-McLennan
Friday, February 14 2025
OTTAWA, 14 February 2025 – Today, His Holiness Pope Francis has appointed Reverend Father Charles Duval, C.Ss.R., currently Pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Grande Prairie, Alberta, as Coadjutor Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Grouard-McLennan. As Coadjutor Archbishop, he will assist the current Archbishop of Grouard-McLennan, the Most Reverend Gerard Pettipas, C.Ss.R., and will succeed him upon the acceptance of his resignation by the Holy…
Pope Francis’ message for the 33rd World Day of the Sick (11 February 2025)
Thursday, February 06 2025
Ottawa, 6 February 2025 – Earlier this year, the Vatican published Pope Francis’ message for the 33rd World Day of the Sick, celebrated each year on February 11. In his message, Pope Francis offers a reflection on the theme, “‘Hope does not disappoint’ (Rm 5:5) but strengthens us in times of trial,” emphasising the profound role the Christian tradition accords to the theological virtue of hope in…