Roman Catholic Military Ordinariate of Canada 

COVID-19 has prompted a number of Bishops of the Latin Church in Canada to delegate Priests to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation. In order to support Priests in administering the Sacrament of Confirmation during these difficult times and to ensure they are using the sole English-language ritual recently approved for use in Canada, CCCB Publications is offering a 50% discount on all purchases of The Order of Confirmation. This discount will be in effect starting today until Easter 2021.
 
To take advantage of this promotion, please consult CCCB Publications website at https://esubmitit.sjpg.com/cccb/index.aspx?component=ProductDetails&id=182-424.
 
For those interested in obtaining the French equivalent, the Rituel de la confirmation can be ordered directly from Mame at https://www.mameeditions.com/9782702304716-rituel-de-la-confirmation.html, or it can be purchased in local bookstores or online; CCCB Publications does not sell this resource.
 

Greetings!

I am very delighted to share that the SPU Faculty of Canon Law announces a Graduate Diploma in Canonical Practice (GDCP) with a specialization in Marriage Law and Procedures. This is especially helpful for those who collaborate in tribunal ministry in various roles.

To accommodate participants who retain their regular employment, the diploma offers the entire curriculum at a distance, January-May 2021.

All courses are taught in English.

More information is available at: https://ustpaul.ca/en/graduate-diploma-in-marriage-law-and-procedures_7267_39.htm

With every best wish, always!


Rev. Msgr. Dr. John A. Renken, P.H.
Professor of Canon Law

• On Re-opening see Bishop Messages COVID-19 page for more information.

https://rcmilord-ordmilcr.com/bishop-messages-eveque-covid-19

• Pour la réouverture veuillez accéder à la page Messages de l'Évêque Covid-19.

Racism still profoundly affects our culture, and it has no place in the Christian heart. This evil causes great harm to its victims, and it corrupts the souls of those who harbor racist or prejudicial thoughts.
(USCCB)

Much like the coronavirus pandemic, racism is a “spiritual” virus that has spread throughout the world and must be eradicated, said Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, president of the Pontifical Academy for Life (CNS)

We cannot tolerate or turn a blind eye to racism and exclusion in any form and yet claim to defend the sacredness of every human life.
(Pope Francis)

This truth is for us the bedrock and foundation of all human dignity. To violate it is an offence against God Himself and against the sacredness of life. 
(CCCB)

Today we reiterate our commitment
to ensure that no member of the 
Defense Team should feel unwelcome in
a room, workshop, drill hall, ship or airfield 
within National Defence or in the CAF
(JV, CDS)

Le racisme affecte encore profondément notre culture, et il n'a pas sa place dans le cœur des chrétiens. Ce mal cause un grand préjudice à ses victimes, et il corrompt les âmes de ceux qui nourrissent des pensées racistes ou préjudiciables.
 (USCCB)

Tout comme la pandémie de coronavirus, le racisme est un virus "spirituel" qui s'est répandu dans le monde entier et doit être éradiqué, a déclaré l'archevêque Vincenzo Paglia, président de l'Académie pontificale pour la vie
(CNS)

Nous ne pouvons pas tolérer ou fermer les yeux sur le racisme et l'exclusion sous quelque forme que ce soit et pourtant prétendre défendre le caractère sacré de chaque vie humaine.
(Pape François)

Cette vérité est pour nous la base et le fondement de toute dignité humaine. La violer est une offense à Dieu lui-même et au caractère sacré de la vie. 
(CECC)

Aujourd'hui nous réitérons notre engagement
à faire en sorte qu'aucun membre de l'Équipe de la 
Défense ne se sente pas le bienvenue dans
une pièce, à un atelier, dans une salle d'exercices,
dans un navire ou sur un terrain d'aviation
de la MDN ou des FAC
(JV, CEMD)

Pray for the Cure

The Catholic Church has always exhibited a profound respect and dignity for the feminine genius of woman; and now standing in support and solidarity for them in the face of such a terrible disease is a part of our mission to be a pro-life, pro-woman Church.  And although breast cancer is far less likely in men– just under 1 in 1000 men, we stand in solidarity with them as well.(from Trinity Church, VA)

As a Church we commits to praying for an end to this tragic disease, to supporting the women who undergo treatment, and to supporting the families who are affected by it.  We invite our Chapels to prayer during this month.  Prayer of the Faithful, reminders are included for women to schedule their mammograms, and Mass intentions are offered for a cure.  In addition, families would do well to invoke the assistance of Saint Agatha, the patroness of breast cancer victims and their families.

Prayer to Saint Agatha

O Heavenly Father,
Who raised Agatha
to the dignity of Sainthood,
we implore Your Divine Majesty
by her intercession
to give us health of mind,
body and soul.
Free us from all those things
which hold us bound to this earth,
and let our spirit, like hers,
rise to your heavenly courts.
Through Jesus Christ,
Your Son, our Lord,
Who lives and reigns
with You, forever. Amen.