The Pastor's Desk
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I have heard from many of you with concerns about Mass attendance and Covid 19. While it is not in my power to cancel Masses here at the Basilica of Our Lady without the Bishop’s authorization, Canon law does give me the power, as...Read more
I express my gratitude and thanks to everyone for their prayers, good wishes, cards and gifts, for the plaque that has been installed in the church and the naming of the Monsignor Dennis Noon Hall. I am humbled and honoured by these signs of recognition.Read more
As I am completing my sixteen years as your pastor and am moving on to the next phase of life in retirement, I wish to express my profound gratitude to all in the parish for your support, commitment to your faith and your love for this wonderful parish community. Not...Read more
A father is one who worked so hard and saved so long for what we have today and anytime will sacrifice his chance to rest or play. Who always sees his children have the things he did without. He gives so much unselfishly, for that’s what love is all about,...Read more
The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) in profound unison with Pope Francis, affirms that all human life should be respected and protected from the moment of conception until natural death. The Bishops of Canada have and will continue to advocate and collaborate with organizations across the country, many of...Read more
The millennial generation is different from any previous generation. The world has changed so significantly for today’s young people that there are few “normal” patterns. Technology, computers, cell phones, the media and globalization of the economy have created a brand new world and the millennial generation will be the first...Read more
We invite you to remember in your prayers the intention for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life. It is important for each of us to live our own vocation joyfully and faithfully. All of the baptized are called to follow Jesus and to serve in some...Read more
At the beginning of our prayers and the beginning of Mass when we say “in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit” we sometimes wonder is the Trinity one name or three? Each person of the Trinity exists for and from each other...Read more
This Sunday is the annual World Day of Prayer for Vocations. Please join Catholics throughout the world in praying for a generous response to the call to the priesthood, consecrated life, the missions and lay ministry. Every priest, every consecrated person, faithful to his or her own vocation, radiates the...Read more
Mary, humble servant of God Most High, the Son to whom you gave birth has made you servant of humanity. Your life was a humble and generous service. You were servant of the Word when the angel announced to you the divine plan of salvation. You were servant of the...Read more