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Message of His Holiness Pope Francis for the XXIX World Day of the Sick 2021

“You have but one teacher and you are all brothers” (Mt 23:8). A trust-based relationship to guide care for the sick Dear brothers and sisters, The celebration of the XXIX World Day of the Sick on 11 February 2021, the liturgical memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Lourdes, is an opportunity to devote special attention to the sick and to those who provide them with assistance and care both in healthcare institutions and within families and communities. We think…

Farewell Father Harry!

Father Harry will be heading east to Castlegar for January 11th as Administrator of St. Rita Parish. We love you and we’ll miss you! You find joy and meaning in the simple things of life. You taught us that our faith isn’t that complicated. It’s as simple as a smile or doing the dishes (with love in our heart, of course). Please read the letter from Bishop Bittman below.

Healing of the Earth

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER IN SOLIDARITY WITH INDIGENOUS PEOPLES – 2020 Healing of the Earth We the Body of Christ, are called to live in solidarity with all peoples. We are called to respect, protect, defend and nurture the oneness of all of God’s Creation. God made this Earth as a true gift to His children of all nations. Indigenous people around our world have their creation stories. These stories are about relationships. They teach us about the Earth and…

Response to Documentary Francesco

At the request of the Holy Father, the Secretariat of State has prepared the attached explanatory document in response to the release of the documentary entitled, Francesco. The document, received earlier this week from the Apostolic Nunciature, clarifies the context of certain statements made by His Holiness and contained in the said documentary. Unofficial translation of the CCCB Some statements, contained in the documentary “Francesco” by director Evgeny Afineevsky, have given risen to different reactions and interpretations in recent days.…

Congratulations!

On behalf of the Catholic Parishes of Penticton, I congratulate our brothers Dale Webster, Peter D’Aoust and Rod Attwell on the Rite of Candidacy. For some years now, they have been on formation (with the support of their wives) to the Permanent Diaconate. On October 7, the feast day of Our Lady of the Rosary, they will receive their Rite of Candidacy: the first step towards becoming permanent deacons. They will be presented at 5pm in Immaculate Conception parish in…

Pastoral Appointments

With the recommendation of the Diocesan Clergy Personnel Committee, I am pleased to make the following Pastoral Appointments to be effective on July 20, 2020. Fr. Luan Vu is appointed pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Revelstoke and Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Nakusp. Fr. Cecil Nunez is returning to his home Diocese of Legazpi, Philippines, as he has completed his contract in the Diocese of Nelson. Effective August 1, 2020: Fr. Salomon Beguel is appointed Associate…

Our Lady of Pentecost Gathering in the Spirit 2020 on Zoom

Theme: I Am…All Who Are Thirsty Come – Isaiah. 55:1 Sunday August 9 to Thursday August 13, 2020Daily 6:00 to 8:00 PM PDT Each Session will include Praise and Worship, Jim Murphy’s presentation and breakout group discussions. Our Speaker, Jim Murphy is Fired up about this theme and we look forward to new insights, experience and direction for the Catholic Charismatic Renewal! Jim Murphy is a Catholic evangelist and an anointed speaker who promises to once again bring inspiration and…