Diocese of Edmundston - From a Bishop's Journal

Thanks for 1995 (100) — December 27, 1995
Thanks for the Gift of Life / Thanks for the Gift of Love /
Thanks for the Gift of Peace / Thanks for the Gift of Faith /
Thanks for the Gift of Hope
Best Wishes of Peace and Joy! (99) — December 20, 1995
Glory to God / Peace on Earth / Peace to All Families /
Peace to Those Who Hurt the Most / Following the Fiftieth
As A Garden Is Made (98) — December 13, 1995
Magnificat / The Garden of Suffering / Garden of Youth and of Elders /
In the Deaneries / Homecoming and Reconciliation / A Garden To Look After
Necessity and Obligation To Have a Committee
for Economic Affairs (3) (97) — December 6, 1995
Legal Basis / Committee for Economic Affairs / 50th Anniversary Activities /
Towards Christmas
Necessity and Obligation To Have a
Parish Pastoral Council (2) (96) — November 29, 1995
Basis of the Legislation / Pastoral Council /
An Invitation to the 50th Anniversary Closing Ceremonies
Revaluing the Sunday Gathering (1) (95) — November 22, 1995
A Priceless Heritage / Three Legislations / Legal Basis / Sunday Gathering
"The Child First!" (94) — November 15, 1995
Christ the King Collection / Confirmation / Memorable Workshops
"To Live Justly and in Harmony" (93) — November 8, 1995
A Time for Concerted Effort / A Time of Hope / To the Parish of Clair /
The Hôtel Dieu Sisters
How Is The Diocese Financially Organised? (92) — November 1, 1995
Legal Recognition / Diocesan Organisation / Provisional Report /
Transparency and Collegiality / Gratitude
Stepping Aside To Allow Oneself To Be Taught (91) — October 25, 1995
As the Second Millennium Draws Near / National and Sector Commissions /
Social Affairs / Ecclesial and Social Situation / 1995-1996 Priorities
Unforgettable Events (90) — October 18, 1995
Gratitude / Fraternal Welcome / The Marist Fathers / Marie-Jeunesse
Beautiful Upper-Madawaska! (89) — October 11, 1995
What Is A Diocese? / A Family / Parish Communities /
A Treasure / Let the Feast Continue!
The 50th Isn't Over Yet! (88) — October 4, 1995
A Full Month of October / A Month of Remembrance /
A Not-To-Be-Forgotten Finale! / Let Us Recall the Jubilee Road!
Referendum in Québec (87) — September 27, 1995
Position of the Canadian Bishops / Position of the Québec Bishops /
Requirements for an Authentic Democracy / Important Attitudes /
Mass Media and the Democratic Experience / Preparing the Future
The Restigouche Celebrates! (86) — September 20, 1995
Richness of the Region / The Forest, A Marvellous Gift /
The Church Is Like a Forest / It Is Truly A Beloved Church
New Legislature (85) — September 13, 1995
The Fiftieth Continues! / Marvellous Restigouche! /
Study Committee / Pope's Letter to Women
Our Diocesan Seminary (84) — September 6, 1995
A Sign of Hope / A School of Holiness /
An Energetic Team / Splendid Solidarity
A Good School Year! (83) — August 30, 1995
A Good Pastoral Year / On Not Turning the Page too Fast! /
A Good Mission! / A Promising Year
Inner Motivation (82) — August 23, 1995
Provincial Elections / Diversified Interests /
Priceless Value of Political Activity / Useful Meetings / Heartfelt Prayer
Appointments (81) — August 16, 1995
Thanks / A Message of Friendship / Guests
A Thousand Thanks! (80) — August 9, 1995
Homily for the Messe Brayonne / Youth Rally
Without Borders! (79) — August 2, 1995
Gratitude / Through Modest and Popular Festivities /
A Super Youth Rally
Christian Communities (78) — July 26, 1995
Gospels of Life / Parable of the Chair / Earnest Faith and Prayer
The Holy Spirit in Our Lives (77) — July 19, 1995
A Rushing Mighty Wind Has Risen / Missionaries with Jesus /
Let Us Welcome the Spirit
A First in Atlantic Canada! (76) — July 12, 1995
Glory to St. Anne! / A Marvellous Day / Numerous Exhibits /
A Seminary in Edmundston!
50th Anniversary Summer Activities (75) — July 5, 1995
Thursday, August 3 / Friday, August 4 / Saturday, August 5 /
Sunday, August 6 / Thanksgiving and Petition / Meaningful Memories /
50 Years Ago: The Arrival of Our First Bishop
Thanks from the Holy Father (74) — June 28, 1995
The Saint John River / Remain Focused on the Mission / Episcopal Commission
Appointments (73) — June 15, 1995
Heartfelt Thanks / Changes in Diocesan Services /
New Partners / The Diocesan Seminary Team / In the Parishes
The Celebration Continues! (72) — June 14, 1995
50th Anniversary of Labrador-Shefferville / Permanent Diaconate /
Father's Day / Happy Birthday, Bishop Dionne! / 1995 Eudist Get-Together
"A Violent Wind Filled the House of the Apostles!" (71) — June 7, 1995
Revaluing the Sunday Gathering / A Community Concerned about the
Catechetical and Sacramental Formation of Its Children /
A Community Concerned with Promoting Happy Homes / Parish Council and Committees /
A Community Concerned with Discerning and Encouraging Those Whom the Lord
Calls to Service in the Church / A Parish-Seminary /
A Community Turned toward the Year 2000
Knights of Columbus (70) — May 31, 1995
First Reconciliation, First Communion / Varoom! Varoom! /
To Be with Our Youth / Faith and Light / 50th Anniversary Souvenirs
Trinitarian Praise (69) — May 24, 1995
Congratulations to the Graduates / Pastoral and Financial Situation /
New Pastoral Letter / Catechetics in School [French Sector]: An Illumination Survey /
A Special Welcome to the 50th Anniversary Festivities / Future Pastoral Agents
"Jesus Is Calling... Stay on the Line!" (68) — May 17, 1995
Prayer and Discernment / "The Wind Blows Where It Will" /
From St-Odilon to Edmundston / Wonder and Petition
Reviving the Gift (67) — May 10, 1995
Congratulations to the Elected! / Fireworks! /
Honour to Our Compatriots / Gospel of Life
Boundless Thanks (66) — May 3, 1995
1995 Priest Retreat / The MareviE / Spiritual Renewal /
Unforgettable Anniversary / Happy Mothers' Day!
Our School of Faith Is Already Ten Years Old! (65) — April 26, 1995
Marked by a Surprising Gratuitousness /
Teachers and Registered Students: Record Broken! /
More Than Seven Years! / All United in the Faith: 1891 Registrations /
Marvellous Devotedness / A Well-Appreciated Harvest
May 8, 1965: A Big Day! (64) — April 19, 1995
Elections by Acclamation / Concrete Challenges of Municipal Administration /
The Responsible Administrator / Marked by Co-responsibility /
Under the Sign of Democracy / Joys and Hopes
Happy Easter! (63) — April 12, 1995
Let Us Not Be Afraid: Let Us Risk! / Good News for Easter: The Edmundston Seminary /
"Lord, What Do You Want Me To Do?"
A Wonderful Diocesan Gathering at St-Basile (62) — April 5, 1995
A Special Devotion / An Impressive List / A Splendid Page
A Report Demanding Action (61) — March 29, 1995
Pastoral Urgencies / Caution, Vigilance, Creativeness /
ZERO Deficit / Solidarity and Gratitude
Already Half-Way! (60) — March 22, 1995
A Few Indispensable Evaluations / A Date To Retain: Monday of Holy Week, April 10
Summer Activities for the 50th (59) — March 15, 1995
Gathering of Priests and Religious Brothers and Sisters /
The Edmundston Seminary / Pastoral and Financial Situation
Unforgettable Get-Togethers (58) — March 8, 1995
See You Next Week! / Don't Sit in the Window! / 1995 Reunions / Where to Meet? /
With or Without the Eucharist? / Grace of Gathering Together
Lent 1995 (57) — March 1, 1995
Ways of Living Lent Better / Prayer / Fasting and Almsgiving / Illiteracy /
From Rwanda A Thank You to You! / Pastoral Ministry Staff
Unforgettable Moments (56) — February 22, 1995
The Historical Event / A Needed Revaluing / A Thank You to Our Pastors /
Each Minute Is Precious / It isn't Easy To Talk of the Resurrection! /
The ABC of Revaluing / Tradition Continues
Preliminary Report on the State of the Diocese (55) — February 15, 1995
Urgent Solutions / Training of Pastoral Agents / Regrouping of Priests /
Precarious Financial Situation / The Diocesan Centre / New Directions
To Engaged Couples on the Occasion
of St. Valentine's Day (54) — February 8, 1995
To Engaged Couples on the Occasion of St. Valentine's Day
Gratitude to the Media (53) — February 1, 1995
An Important Pastoral Ministry Session / Juvenile Delinquents / Nearly A Year
Gratitude to the Religious Communities (52) — January 25, 1995
The Religious Hospitallers of St. Joseph / Daughters of Wisdom /
Filles de Marie de l'Assomption / Sisters of Notre-Dame du Sacré-Coeur /
Franciscans / Oblate Fathers / Voluntas Dei Institute /
Brothers of Christian Instruction / Oblate Missionaries of Mary Immaculate /
Brothers of the Sacred Heart / Petite Soeurs de Ste-Famille /
Servantes de Notre-Dame, Reine du Clergé /
Missionary Sisters of the Immaculate Conception /
Sisters of the Love of God / Auxiliaires Rurales /
Servants of the Most Blessed Sacrament / Marist Sisters /
Sisters of the Congregation of Notre-Dame /
Sisters of the Child Jesus of Chaufailles / Sisters of Charity of Montréal
A Heart Filled with Gratitude (51) — January 18, 1995
Gratitude to the Priests of Yesterday / Gratitude to the Religious Order Priests /
Gratitude to Our Priests Today
Important Expectations (50) — January 11, 1995
1. That our bishop be a gatherer, a leader, the first pastor of our diocese /
2. That our bishop be a man of God, a man of faith, of prayer, of the Word /
3. That our bishop be a listener, a man of dialogue and of easy contact, on who affirms others /
4. That our bishop be a man of decision
A Mission of Solidarity (49) — January 4, 1995
First Anniversary / The Bishop's Functions / Prayer for the Bishop /
Twelve Major Commitments / Review