Diocese of Edmundston - From a Bishop's Journal

Thanksgiving for 1997 (206) — December 31, 1997
Thank You for the Gift of Life / Thank You for This Country /
Thank You for This Life in Society / Thank You for Our Beloved Church /
Fervent Prayer / Look Upon Your Family
Wonderful Advents (205) — December 24, 1997
Turned to the Future / The Divine Child Is Born /
You Are There at the Heart of Our Lives /
He Has Come, He Is Coming, He Will Come Again
The Diocese of Edmundston on the Internet (204) — December 17, 1997
Opening New Paths to Jesus / http://www.francophone.net/diocese /
An Internet Crossroads / An Innovative Way of Celebrating / A Lavish Menu /
A New Areopagus
Zero Poverty (203) — December 10, 1997
The Plain People's Parliament / The Parliament of the Street /
Defeating Poverty / Encouraging the Militant /
Formation to Solidarity / A Constant Hope
Encounter with the Living One (202) — December 3, 1997
Future of Parishes / Essential Ministries / Formation to Solidarity /
Dialogue between Cultures / Day of Prayer / Patronal Feast and Internet
Synod for the Americas (201) — November 26, 1997
Main Objectives / An Event of Concern to Us / Prophetic Messages /
Globalization of the Economy / Post-Immigration Catholicism /
1997 Bishop Marie-Antoine Roy Prize
We Have Received So Much from the Church (200) — November 19, 1997
Diocesan Collection for the Feast of Christ the King / Group of One Thousand /
Beneficial Services / Justice, Generosity, or Privilege / A Tradition of Cooperation
Do You Know the Marie-Jeunesse Group? (199) — November 12, 1997
Providential Coincidence / Looking for a House / Ecclesial Situation /
Spirituality and Formation / Prayer, Study, Work / Attracted by the Priesthood / Hope
Our Seminary: A Source of Hope (198) — November 5, 1997
A Glance Back / New Times, New Team / Positive Seminarians /
Priests for the 21st Century
Towards the Third Millennium (197) — October 29, 1997
Compassion / Elections / Towards Christian Unity / Synod for the Americas /
Development and Peace / Many Subjects / Bishop Marie-Antoine Roy Prize
"Faithful to His Promises" (196) — October 22, 1997
Baptismal Promises / Boy Scout Promise / Community Promise /
Priestly Commitments / Episcopal Commitments / A Dauntless Faithfulness
"Welcoming One Another" (195) — October 15, 1997
A Heartbreaking Change / A Sad Conclusion / Complex Questions /
Mutual Welcome / Gratitude / Appointments
Tribute to the Hôtel-Dieu Sisters (194) — October 8, 1997
Day of Rejoicing / Mother Maillet / Hôtel-Dieu / Women of Compassion /
An Outstanding Network / Gratitude and Best Wishes
"My Vocation Is To Love!" (193) — October 1, 1997
"Just for Today" / "Story of A Soul" / Doctor of the Church /
Bishop Troy Resigns / Day of Prayer / Return to Our Roots
A Very Active Pastoral Year (192) — September 24, 1997
Beneficial Visits / The Bishop M.-A. Roy Prize / Group of 1000 /
Synod for the Americas / Bishop's Meetings
Inauguration the 1997-1998 Pastoral Year (3) (191) — September 17, 1997
Solidarity / Formation / Mission / Courage and Creativeness / Parish Renewal / A Song
Inauguration the 1997-1998 Pastoral Year (2) (190) — September 10, 1997
A Church to Love / A Church to Serve / Challenges to Pick Up /
Cells of Life / A Daring Creativeness / Taking Appropriate Measures
Inauguration the 1997-1998 Pastoral Year (189) — September 3, 1997
A Bold Look / "And You, What Do You Say of the Church?" /
Positive Aspects / Word, Prayer, and Mission / Eagerness and Daring /
Life, Welcome, Pride / Solidarity and Formation
Be A Shepherd after the Heart of Jesus (188) — August 27, 1997
Salt of the Earth and Light of the World / The Priest's Mission / Ministry of the Word /
Mystery and Mercy / Living in Communion / The Indispensable Aid of the Holy Spirit
A Tribute to Father Felix Poitras (187) — August 20, 1997
Forward! / Witness of Jesus / The Choice of Jesus /
More Than Physical Suffering / Spiritual Testament
No More Hunger! No More Thirst! (186) — August 13, 1997
An Amazing Promise / Amazing Insensitivity / Grievances /
Becoming "Eucharists" / Contemplation
The Future of Parishes (185) — August 7, 1997
Socio-Political Commitment / At the Heart of Our Decisions
Presence at the Heart of Events (184) — July 30, 1997
Parish-Based Religious Education / Sunday Gathering / Varieties of Services
A Beneficial Presence (183) — July 23, 1997
"Baptised in Jesus" / "Confirmed in Jesus" / "Nourished in Jesus" /
"Converted and Reconciled" / "Witnesses of God's Love" /
"United with the Sufferings of Jesus" / "Deacons, Priests, and Bishops of Jesus"
A Comforting Presence (182) — July 16, 1997
"I Was Elderly" / "I Was a Missionary" / "I Was a Religious" /
"I Was Your Brother" / In the Midst of Our Communities
An Amazing Presence (181) — July 9, 1997
"I Was a Child" / "I Was a Worker, a Labourer" /
"I Was a Lover" / "I Was a Parent"
"Holy Spirit, Teach Us about Jesus" (180) — July 2, 1997
"Where Is Jesus?" / At the Heart of the Word /
In Our Brothers and Sisters / "I Was Hungry" / "I Was Sick"
Assignments 1997 (179) — June 25, 1997
1998 Session on Pastoral Ministry / Diocesan Services /
Deaneries: [Upper Madawaska Deanery / Edmundston Deanery /
Restigouche Deanery / Grand Falls Deanery] / Thanks
As the Acadian Games Draw Near (178) — June 18, 1997
A Bright Flame / A Demanding Discipline / At the Heart of Sports Competition /
Celebration of Life / A Big Event
A Wonderful Revelation (177) — June 11, 1997
To Remember Him / The Revelation of John / Glorious Names /
A Multitude of Symbols / Meaningful Words / Understanding Holy Scripture
Notre-Dame-du-Sacré-Coeur Parish (176) — June 4, 1997
Letter to the Parishioners / Decree of Termination
A Meeting-Place of Love (175) — May 28, 1997
A Wonderful Sharing / A Priceless Treasure / Useful Help /
The Serenity Centre / Happy Homecomings / Diocesan Services
An Overabundant Spring! (174) — May 21, 1997
Holy Spirit, Teach Us about Jesus / Hunger and Thirst for the Lord /
At the Heart of Our Mission / At the Heart of Our Lives / The Power of the Spirit /
Drug Dependency / Use, Abuse, and Dependency
'Tis the Month of Mary! (173) — May 14, 1997
Major Directions / Fundamental Articulations / Important Guideposts /
A Prayer That Speaks Volumes
Priorities To Be Promoted (172) — May 7, 1997
Discharging One's Responsibilities / Respect for the Human Person /
A Preferential Option for the Poor / Carrying Out of the Common Good /
A Few Golden Rules / Towards the Year 2000
"The Village Fountain" (171) — April 30, 1997
St. Patrick / Pressing Pastoral Needs /
St. Theresa, Anderson Road / The Word of God
May His Springtime Come (170) — April 23, 1997
Come, Spirit of God! / Becoming Infected / Notre-Dame-du-Sacré-Coeur Church /
Priests' Retreat / The Msgr. Joseph-Aurèle Plourde Council
The Notre-Dame-du-Sacré-Coeur Church (169) — April 16, 1997
Important Steps / Diocesan Centre / Pastoral Wisdom
To Be All Things to All People (168) — April 9, 1997
Tilley / One Family / Blue Bell / Missionary Zeal
Signs of the Kingdom (167) — April 2, 1997
Chrism Mass / Perth-Andover / An Important Centre /
Preliminary Evaluation
Easter: A Time for Joy! (166) — March 26, 1997
"Have You Made Your Easter Duty?" / A 'Paschal' Spirituality /
"My Body Given Up, My Blood Poured Out" /
Extraordinary Easter! / 1997 Holy Week
Good News (165) — March 19, 1997
Ordination to the Diaconate / Chrism Mass /
Missionary Commitment / Paths of Solidarity /
A Portrait of Your Parish
"A Channel of Your Peace" (164) — March 12, 1997
Southern Victoria Deanery / Aroostook, the "Shining River" /
Plaster Rock / Turned to the Future / A Prayer That Is Ever-New
"Rich in Mercy" (163) — March 5, 1997
Called to Holiness / A Break in Relationship / Ways of Receiving Forgiveness /
Conversion and Reconciliation / At the Heart of the Church /
Elements of Reconciliation / Liturgy of Joy
A Mission of Reconciliation (162) — February 26, 1997
Difficult Reconciliations / An Essential Task / Already at Work /
Understanding One's Responsibilities / A Source of Reconciliation
The People of the Beautiful River (161) — February 19, 1997
Origin of the Name / Arrival in America / Pastoral Visitation to Maliseet /
A Lively Place / A Hope-Filled People
Lent 1997: A Time of Blessing (160) — February 12, 1997
Forty Days / Spiritual Journey / Share-Lent / 1997 Pastoral Visitation /
A Beautiful Opportunity
Incredible Homecoming (159) — February 5, 1997
Looking Forward to the Next One! / Don't Sleep in the Window /
Get-Togethers / Where Do We Meet? / With or Without the Eucharist? /
Thanking God for Our Gatherings / World Communications Day
Unforgettable Moments (158) — January 29, 1997
The Major Historical Event / An Indispensable Revaluing /
Precious Moments / Resurrection! / The ABCs of Revaluing /
Tradition Continues / Episcopal Ordination
The Need To Fully Live the Lord's Day (157) — January 22, 1997
If We Could Only Discover... / Needed Initiation / The True Method /
To Do in Memory of Him / A Useful Visit / Unity Week / Helping One Another
Let Us Continue to Cherish Sundays (156) — January 15, 1997
Last Sunday / Sunday Gathering / Examine Motives /
The Late High Mass / Active Participation / Two Examples
Already Three Years A Bishop! (155) — January 8, 1997
"Episcopal College" / "People of God" / "Team Life" /
The World of the Poor / Necessary Prayer