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Fr. Paul Shepherd’s Lenten Retreat Presentation—The Heavens Are Telling The Glory of God

THE HEAVENS ARE TELLING THE GLORY OF GOD A Biblical Reflection on the Sacred Art at St. Patrick Church Good morning and thank you for joining us for this half day of Lenten reflection and fellowship. As a parish community, we are preparing to celebrate our 160th Anniversary in October. It was my desire that […]

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Reclaiming Christian Otium: Lent and the Recovery of Holy Leisure

We live in an age that has forgotten how to rest. Not how to stop working. Not how to be entertained. Not even how to “relax.” We are highly skilled at distraction. But we are increasingly unpracticed in restorative leisure, the kind that leaves the soul collected rather than scattered. On the First Sunday of

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Raising the Bar: Why Catholic Education Must Be Deep, True, and Demanding

The Cost of Simplifying the Faith In a culture saturated with superficiality, it is tempting, even within the Church, to assume that faith formation can be simplified without consequence. In every generation, the Church faces the question of how to hand on the faith faithfully and effectively. In recent decades, however, many Catholics have begun

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Restoring Our Spiritual Home: A Mid-Summer Update on the Church Renewal Project

Well, our little summer project is well underway! As there is so much going on and things are progressing at such a rapid rate we would like to share with you a few pictures and updates of the restoration and Sacred Art as things develop. With the church closed for the summer we have been

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Dedication of the Grotto of Our Lady of the Fields

On Monday, June 10th — the Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church — we gathered under clearing skies to celebrate the dedication of the new Grotto of Our Lady of the Fields. Despite earlier downpours, dozens of people assembled joyfully outdoors for this meaningful celebration, presided over by Bishop Yvan Mathieu. Under

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A New Chapter in the Life of the Church: Welcoming Pope Leo XIV

With great joy and deep gratitude, we join Catholics around the world in celebrating the election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV—the first American-born pope in the history of the Catholic Church. His election marks a significant and hopeful new chapter in the life of the universal Church. A man of deep faith,

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Franco-Ouest High School Trip to the Dominican Republic

Departure from Ottawa: A Journey Begins After a year of fundraising, planning, and meetings, our group of 11 youth and three adult chaperones flew out from the Ottawa International Airport and landed in Punta Cana. We spent seven days sleeping at the Catholic Orphanage, Nuestros Pequenos Hermanos (Our Little Siblings). We were all extremely excited

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Don’t Be Afraid: How to Make a Good Confession (And Why It’s Easier Than You Think)

Confession can feel intimidating—especially if it’s been a while. Maybe a long while. Maybe you’re thinking: “It’s been years. What will the priest say? What if I forget something? What if I cry?” But here’s the truth: Confession is not a test. It’s a sacrament of mercy. It’s a moment of grace where God meets

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