Past News

During that day’s cool evening breeze, they heard the sound of the Lord God walking in the garden…

Genesis 3:8 (CEB)

Summer’s not yet over, but it’s definitely cooler in our church, thanks to air conditioning!

Thanks much to all those who contributed to this project. If you appreciate worshipping in a cooler church, consider showing it in the loonie-toonie collection (taken up after Communion during Saturday evening and Sunday Masses) or by giving a hand at Bingo by showing up to the hall any Thursday evening at 6:45pm.

The CCCB Ad hoc Committee for the Preparation for the Jubilee 2025 is hosting a two-part series titled, “A Great Symphony of Prayer” which will enable the faithful one meaningful way to participate in the Year of Prayer which was announced by Pope Francis on 21 January 2024. There was one four-part webinar series in the spring with one more four-part webinar series in the fall. Dr. Josephine Lombardi (St. Augustine’s Seminary) presents eight English-language webinars on prayer.

Please find here the CCCB press release on the release of the Instrumentum laboris for the Second Session of the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod.

Led by Anna Racine on August 16-18

Cost: $350

You were made for friendship with Jesus. Jesus does not just want us to know about Him; he wants us to experience his friendship. A true friend is loving and faithful, shares his life with you, and gives things up for you. Jesus offers us friendship with Him that is all this and more. But do you view Jesus as your friend? What does it mean for Him to be your truest friend, and how do you understand that friendship?

Spend the weekend with Jesus and discover how to make Jesus your best friend, and how to cultivate this friendship in your everyday life.

Why would intelligent, successful people give up careers, alienate friends, and cause havoc in their families…to become Catholic? As he was considering his own move into the Church, Donald Johnson traveled around the country to get the story for himself, from some of today’s most interesting and articulate Catholic voices.

The Violinist: Stories of Solanus Casey is a must-watch documentary that chronicles the inspiring life of Blessed Solanus Casey, a humble Capuchin friar known for his deep faith, simplicity, and profound impact on those he served. Featuring personal stories from the people who knew him, the film showcases his remarkable ability to inspire others through his gentle presence and love for God, sharing heartwarming anecdotes about his modest lifestyle and passion for playing the violin.

Founder of the Jesuit order, St. Ignatius of Loyola is also known as the “Soldier for Christ.” During the turmoil of the Protestant Reformation, Ignatius offered the Church a new spirituality of devoted service to Christ and evangelization.

In this episode on FORMED Now, Dr. Ben Akers and Taylor Kemp discuss the parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary in this famous painting “Joachim and Anne Meeting at the Golden Gate.”

Over the lovely “Camino de Santiago,” the Way of St. James, which is the ancient route leading from the Pyrenees to the famous and ancient shrine of Santiago de Compostela, this documentary follows the journey of several pilgrims who differ in culture and religious faith, united only by a mysterious attraction towards the same spiritual destination.