Past News


Take a look at what’s been happening. Find past news items below!

  • The Christmas edition of the Catholic Herald is here!

    See what’s happening across our Diocese. The Catholic Herald is the official news publication of the Diocese of Peterborough.

  • Steubenville Youth Conference – Summer 2024

    The Peterborough Diocesan Youth Office is presently organizing a group to take part in the Steubenville Youth Conferences on June 28-30, 2024, in Steubenville, Ohio. Youth in high school (grades 9-12) are welcome to join our Youth Office group from across the diocese. The cost for the conference is $440 CAD (including the bussing from the departure site to Steubenville), not including transportation to and from the departure site, meals enroute, and t-shirt costs. Any interested parishes and/or youth should let us know by January 15th, 2024. Let us know at 705-745-5123 or at frstephendecarlo@peterboroughdiocese.org.

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    Blessing your Baby Jesus

    Bring your Baby Jesus from your Nativity Scene to be blessed during Mass. Place your Baby Jesus on the table at the front of the church before Mass begins. During the Mass, they will be blessed and you’ll be welcome to take yours home at the end of Mass.

    Saturday, December 23rd at 4:30pm

    Sunday, December 24th at 9:00am, 11:00am

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    Prepare for Christmas, be reconciled to our Saviour

    Prepare your heart for the coming of our Lord at Christmas and every day by receiving his mercy through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. A Reconciliation Service with individual Confessions will be offered on December 16th at 7pm. Guest priests will join Fr. Craig and Fr. Darlington. An examination of conscience will be available at the start of the Reconciliation Service.

  • Yakhal/Hope | Advent: Word Studies

    In the Bible people who have hope are very different from optimists! In this video, we’ll explore how biblical hope looks to God’s character alone as a basis for trusting that the future will be better than the present.

  • The incredible true story of Our Lady of Guadalupe

    Check out this episode of the Chris Stefanick Show to learn the amazing story Our Lady of Guadalupe.

  • The Spirituality of Advent

    Dr. Tim Gray discusses the spirituality of Advent and the joy of waiting for Christ.

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    Prepare for Christmas, be reconciled to our Saviour

    Prepare your heart for the coming of our Lord at Christmas and every day by receiving his mercy through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. A Reconciliation Service with individual Confessions will be offered on December 16th at 7pm. Guest priests will join Fr. Craig and Fr. Darlington. To help prepare, find some printable guides and examination of conscience for different age groups here:

  • Advent Mission – The Infancy Narratives

     St. Mary’s Church in Campbellford will hold an Advent Mission facilitated by Fr. Tom Rosica: “The Infancy Narratives”. The Mission session will be delivered as follows:

    Session 1 – Monday, December 11th at 12:00 noon and again at 6:30 p.m.

    Session 2– Tuesday, December 12th at 12:00 noon and again at 6:30 p.m.

    Session 3 – Wednesday, December 13th at 12:00 noon and again at 6:30 p.m.

  • Arts night at Holy Trinity Secondary

    December 13th at 6:30pm at Holy Trinity Secondary, Courtice.

    Come out and enjoy the family friendly show. Raffle and Silent Auction included in the event festivities!!! Tickets are $10 at the door. Children under 4 are FREE!