Category: From the Bishop

Friday March 22nd, 2024 Dear friends in Christ, The Cree community of Waswanapi, Quebec is in mourning today following the tragic deaths of five members of the community in a head on collision between a pickup truck and a van on Route 113 about 700 kms north of Montreal. The names of the deceased are […]

Our Lenten pilgrimage of faith that began on Ash Wednesday now brings us to Holy Week beginning on Sunday March 24th with Palm and Passion Sunday.

Laying Down Words “But I have calmed and quieted my soul.” Psalm 131. 2 Dear friends in Christ, “As we prepare for the Paschal Feast, continuing in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread and in the prayers, let us make ready our hearts to renew the covenant of our baptism.” (Gathering […]

Dear friends, Let me begin my first Lenten reflection with a story renowned preacher, William Willimon, tells about the time he was serving as the pastor in a coastal town in South Carolina. About this time of the year there was quite a ruckus in the community. The reason – three large crosses the local […]

Let this be our prayer to Jesus in 2024: “My heart is ravished with delight when I think upon thee- the bright resemblance of thy face so fills this heart of mine.” Auld Lang Syne Dear friends in Christ, January 9th already! It’s still early in the New Year so not too late to wish […]

As I write these words the final countdown to Christmas is on. It’s been a busy time across the dioceses of Algoma and Moosonee as the pre-Christmas activities in our parishes are returning to normal following the years of pandemic lockdown.

“O come, O Dayspring from on high, And cheer us with your drawing nigh.” We sang the ancient hymn, O Come, O Come Emmanuel at the Advent Service of Lessons and Carols this week. Perhaps you sang it during your service. Outside it was dusk, that mysterious time of the day that hovers between light […]

Dear people of God, The sea of violence in Israel and Gaza continues to escalate with innocent civilians caught in the midst of this political and military crisis. Already living in fear and uncertainty the events of the last week have only exacerbated their suffering and desperation. Thousands of innocent people have already died and […]

Dear friends in Christ, Thanksgiving greetings from our home to yours. As we begin this Thanksgiving weekend, I wish you and those with whom you who will gather all the joys of this wonderful season. Now, while turkey and all the trimmings and pumpkin pie are a delicious part of our celebrations, this is really […]