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NEWS AND UPDATES:
THANK YOU TO THE EX CORDE FOUNDATION
The Diocese of Whitehorse gratefully acknowledges and gives thanks to God for a generous grant received from the Ex Corde Foundation of the Diocese of Hamilton. The Foundation was established by Bishop Douglas Crosby, O.M.I. in 2012. It focuses on finding ways to help parishes, organizations and communities prosper through financial support of a range of initiatives. The Diocese has been awarded a grant of $25,000 towards renovations of the Catholic Church of the Apostles in Faro, Yukon. This amount will greatly help the diocese initiate work on the project including demolition of the old and unused rectory part of the building, and renovation of the original and historic tongue and groove cedar log church. These renovations will eventually involve installation of a new steel roof and triple-pane windows, and adding insulation to the building envelope and attic. As it is an old structure, the church is poorly insulated and has seen minimal renovations over the years. The windows and insulation will make the church more energy-efficient and will help in significantly reducing heating costs.
We extend our gratitude to the Board members of the Ex Corde Foundation who are helping us bring this project to fruition. Let us keep them in our prayers as they continue their work. You can read more about the foundation on their website at www.excordefoundation.com. CATHOLIC SCHOOL COUNCIL ELECTIONS
The school council general election is underway and nominations opened today, April 15, 2024. Candidate nomination packages are now available at schools with councils, from school returning officers, at the Elections Yukon’s office in Whitehorse, and online at ElectionsYukon.ca. Completed nomination forms will be accepted by school returning officers until noon on Thursday, April 25, 2024. Yukoners can be nominated or vote in a school council election if they are a Canadian citizen, at least 18 years of age, and either:
Catholics who are unregistered can contact the Catholic Diocese of Whitehorse at 867-667-2052 or contact@rcdw.ca to discuss other options. Resources: RCDW Yukon Catholic Schools webpage RCDW Catholic Education webpage Catholic Education Association of Yukon CALLED TO LOVE CATECHESIS
The next Session 11 of the Called to Love: Education in the Faith, and Vocation within the Family program is on Friday, April 12, 2024 at 7pm in the CYO Hall of the cathedral. Two topics will be presented:
YEAR OF PRAYER 2024
In preparation for the 2025 Holy Year of Jubilee, the CCCB is hosting two series of webinars titled “A Great Symphony of Prayer” to enable the faithful to participate meaningfully in the “Year of Prayer” leading up to the Jubilee. Available in both official languages, each webinar series will consist of four parts; one series will take place in the spring and the other in the fall. Registration for the spring series is now open.
HOLY YEAR OF JUBILEE IN 2025
The Catholic Church is celebrating a Holy Year of Jubilee in 2025. In preparation for this jubilee year, Pope Francis dedicated 2023 to the rediscovery of the four Constitutions of the Second Vatican Council, and 2024 as a year for prayer. As we enter this Year of Prayer, the diocese has prepared a Jubilee 2025 webpage on our website with resources and updates of events. You can also find information on the Vatican's Jubilee 2025 website ; and a Jubilee 2025 app (Iubilaeum25) is also available as a free download. LIVESTREAM AVAILABLE
of the Renewal of the Consecration of the Diocese of Whitehorse to the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church, Mass of the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord Sacred Heart Cathedral 8 April 2024 7:00pm (Yukon Time) Presided by Most Rev. Héctor Vila Click here for Zoom link Enter Passcode: 594663 Click here to download the Prayer of Consecration THE CONSECRATION TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
On March 22, 2023, Pope Francis, invited Catholics to annually renew an act of consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary at the occasion of the aforementioned solemnity. In response, Bishop Vila wishes to share with you an initiative which will prove to be spiritually beneficial for our walk of faith and renewal in the Spirit: The Consecration to the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is truly a grace-filled opportunity in which our Catholic diocesan family can gather together, in different ways, through this profound experience of prayer and devotion which is to take place on the Solemnity of the Annunciation of Our Lord, celebrated this year on April 8, 2024. Memo from Bishop Vila to our Brothers and Sisters in Christ (Mar 25, 2024) * * * The following resources (downloadable PDFs) may be used by the Faithful as a beautiful way to join in this consecration whether it be at church, home, school, or any other community gathering: MARIUM TRIDUUM (three-day preparation before the Consecration) MARIAN CONSECRATION RITUAL CONSECRATION RESOURCES FOR THE ANNUNCATION with more information, FAQ and links to useful articles and complementary activities. PASTORAL LETTER FOR EASTER 2024
From Most Rev. Héctor Vila to the Faithful in the diocese *Note changes to Masses for Dease Lake, Good Hope Lake, Iskut and Telegraph Creek (March 26, 2024)
Called to Love catechesis
The next session (10) of the Called to Love: Education in the Faith, and Vocation within the Family program is on Friday, March 8th, 2024 at 7pm in the CYO Hall of the cathedral. The topic is Recommendations for Parents and Educators. The Called to Love program follows the Truth and Meaning of Human Sexuality: Guidelines for Education within the Family document released by The Pontifical Council for the Family in 1995. ASH WEDNESDAY MASSES
Wednesday, February 14, 2024 *Click on schedule to enlarge JOURNEY THROUGH LENT 2024 VIDEO SERIES
Beginning Ash Wednesday on February 14th, please join Most Rev. Stephen Hero, Bishop of Prince Albert , and the Most Rev. Mark Hagemoen, Bishop of Saskatoon who will be leading reflections in English through the CCCB Journey Through Lent video series. Reflections in French for the <<Cheminer ensemble durant le temps du Carême 2024>> will be led by Msgr. Martin Laliberté, P.M.E., P.M.E., Évêque de Trois-Rivières.
LENT 2024 RESOURCES
We invite you to visit our Lent 2024 webpage with a multitude of resources for individuals and families on how to prepare for Easter. You can read His Holiness' message for Lent 2024, download resources for your lenten journey, understand how to observe Ash Wednesday (which this year falls on Valentine's Day), as well as view Mass schedules in our diocese. 32nd World Day of the Sick 2024
The 32nd World Day of the Sick will be celebrated this year on Sunday, February 11th, 2024. As Catholic Faithful, we are called to prayer, to accompaniment and compassion for the sick and the vulnerable in our midst, and to receiving the Anointing of the Sick during Mass if we so wish. For more information, please visit the CCCB website. You are also welcome to get acquainted with palliative care resources, such as the Horizons for Hope toolkit, on our website. Pope Francis' Message for the 32nd World Day of the Sick 2024 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Today, January 25, 2024 marks the last day of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, an annual global ecumenical celebration. Christians around the world are invited to pray for the unity of all the baptized; to reflect together on Scripture; to participate in jointly-organized worship services; and to share in acts of outreach and fellowship. The theme for 2024 is drawn from Luke 10:27: “You shall love the Lord your God…and your neighbour as yourself.” For more info, visit https://www.cccb.ca/announcement/week-of-prayer-for-christian-unity-2024/ Pastoral Letter on the Use of Social Media
Today, on the liturgical memorial of Saint Francis de Sales, and with the approval of the Permanent Council, the Episcopal Commission for Justice and Peace of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) releases its Pastoral Letter on the use of social media titled: “Let Your Speech Always Be Gracious.” Acknowledging the prominent role social media has come to play at an individual and societal level, this timely Pastoral Letter considers the benefits and dangers of social media from the perspective of Catholic Social Teaching. It provides tools for moral reflection and self-examination, and suggests seven commitments by which to be guided for a more ethical use of social media: - check for accuracy - seek greater perspective - value human dignity - bring curiosity into the conversation - distinguish between intention and impact - privilege “in real life” encounters - tend to our time spent online Called to Love catechesis
The next Session 7 of the Called to Love: Education in the Faith, and Vocation within the Family program is on Friday, January 16, 2024 at 7pm in the CYO Hall of the cathedral. The topic is Paths of Formation Within the Family: The Essential Value of a Home presented by a couple who are parents and parishioners at Sacred Heart Parish. The Called to Love program follows the Truth and Meaning of Human Sexuality: Guidelines for Education within the Family document released by The Pontifical Council for the Family in 1995. The Catholic Parent video series
The Catholic Parent is a new video series created for Catholic parents by Catholic parents and is available through Formed.org. Created through a collaboration between the Augustine Institute and Catholic Sprouts, each of the six short episodes in this stunning video series features real Catholic parents sharing their struggles and victories. Through The Catholic Parent, the Catholic families you serve will find solidarity and encouragement as they embrace their vital role as formators of their children. This series is an excellent addition to the diocese's Called to Love program happening this year. Not yet a Formed subscriber?
To sign up, follow these easy steps: 1. Go to Formed.org 2. Click Sign Up at the top of the page. 3. On the Create a New Account page - Find your Parish or Organization, type in 'Sacred Heart Cathedral' and select the parish in Whitehorse. 4. Enter your name and email - and you're in! *No password required Fifth Sunday of the Word of God
We'd like to share with you this pastoral and liturgical handbook on the Fifth Sunday of the Word of God developed by The Dicastery for Evangelization. It contains helpful suggestions for experiencing the Word of God in parishes, in families, and with young people. The theme for the fifth Sunday of the Word of God, celebrated on 21 January 2024, is “Remain in my Word.” English: http://www.evangelizatio.va/content/dam/pcpne/image/DomenicadellaParola/2024/ENG_V%20DOMENICA-SUSSIDIO.PDF French: http://www.evangelizatio.va/content/dam/pcpne/image/DomenicadellaParola/2024/FR_V%20DOMENICA-SUSSIDIO.PDF Catholic Education Symposium
The Alberta Catholic School Trustees Association (ACSTA) is hosting a Catholic Education Symposium: Teachers as Missionary Disciples: Forming Witnesses for Catholic Schools, which will be held in Edmonton on Friday, February 9th and Saturday the 10th. Teachers, administrators, parents, priests, school council members, etc. are invited to attend. Cost is $99 and registration deadline is February 2nd, 2024. For more information and to register, visit https://www.acsta.ab.ca/resources/symposium Called to Love catechesis
The Called to Love: Education in the Faith, and Vocation within the Family continues in the new year with the next Session 6 on Friday, January 12, 2024 at 7pm. The topic is, Fathers and Mothers as Educators: The Rights and Duties of Parents; The Meaning of the Parents' Duty presented by Mr. & Mrs. Allan & Leaseth Ocampo. The Called to Love program follows the Truth and Meaning of Human Sexuality: Guidelines for Education within the Family document released by The Pontifical Council for the Family in 1995. Light of Life Video Series Ends
The Light of Life video series which began in December 2020 has come to an end with the closing of the three year liturgical cycle (Years A,B,C). We would like to thank Fr. Bartek Palczewski, Fr. Antonello Murgia, Fr. Mauricio Sanjines, and Fr. Jorge Lopez for their time and devotion to this online ministry. The Diocese of Whitehorse is looking at beginning a new video series in the future. In the meantime, you may still access the former videos on our YouTube channel. DIOCESAN CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE
Traveling in the Yukon and Northern BC this Christmas? Join us at any of these Masses throughout the Diocese of Whitehorse. (Click here for schedule) CHRISTMAS GREETINGS FROM BISHOP HECTOR VILA
THE NATIVITY SCENE
An 800 Year Tradition (1223 to 2023) In celebration of the 800th anniversary of the Nativity scene, we invite all parishioners in the Diocese of Whitehorse to send us a picture of your Nativity scene to be posted in our Nativity scene photo gallery on this website. Photos may be emailed to bishopoffice@rcdw.ca To learn about the beautiful history of the Nativity scene from the time of St. Francis of Assisi, please visit our Nativity scene webpage. |
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