Diocese of Edmundston - From a Bishop's Journal

May the Year 2001 Be Good to You! (363) — December 27, 2000
Jubilee Year / Jesus Yesterday, Today, and Forever / Eucharistic Congresses /
Day-to-Day Activities / Rising to the Challenges
May Jesus Be the Centre of Your Life! (362) — December 20, 2000
You Are at the Centre of Our Lives / Required Steps / At the Heart of Our Faith /
At the Heart of Our Church / At the Heart of Our World
My Brother Knights (361) — December 13, 2000
Decisive Priorities / The Founder's Dream / A People of Life and
a People for Life / Admiration and Hope / My Hopes As Bishop
Patron Feast of the Diocese (360) — December 6, 2000
The Immaculate Conception History / In Our Milieu /
The First Bishop's Petition / Rediscovering Mary's Mission
What Does Pope John Paul Think, about Canada? (359) — November 29, 2000
Canada and Youth / The Educational System /
Canada and Cultures / Solidarity with Poor Nations / Pilgrimage
Why We Give Gifts at Christmas (358) — November 22, 2000
A Very Pertinent Question / Reasons of Faith / Distributing Or Exchanging /
Attitude of Mutuality / Back to Basics / The Most Beautiful Night
Essential Co-Responsibility (357) — November 15, 2000
Remote Preparation / An Indispensable Passage /
No Small Challenge! / Varied Tasks / Community Tasks
The Poppy of Loyalty (356) — November 8, 2000
Gratitude / The Many Blessed / November /
"Forward, You Honest Ones!" / Year 2000 Diocesan Award
Federal Elections 2000 (355) — November 1, 2000
A Gospel at Work / Numerous Requests / A Time of Dialogue /
At the Heart of Daily Activity / A Humble Prayer
Canadian Bishop's General Meeting (354) — October 25, 2000
Period of Solidarity and Hope / Seeds of Hope / Forward, Women of the World! /
Forward, Youth of the World! / A Historic Moment /
Forward! Carry on Your Mission! / New Brunswick Bishops
Solidarity, Fidelity, and Mission (353) — October 18, 2000
Support for the March of Women / Weak Economic Power /
Challenging Situations / A Major Anniversary / Mission Sunday
The Edmundston-Boma Communion (352) — October 11, 2000
An Unexpected Offer / Major Obstacles / Even Greater Obstacles /
A Demanding Arrangement / Objectives of the Year 2000-2001 / Only A Beginning
For A just and Lasting Peace (351) — October 4, 2000
Fall 1999 / Fall 2000 / Jubilee of Priests
The Atlantic Region Bishops (350) — September 27, 2000
Jubilee Year / Pastors for You / A Beloved Pastor
"Gardener of Love" (349) — September 20, 2000
A Vision of Faith / Appreciation for the Artists
Peace According to Blessed John XXIII (348) — September 13, 2000
Pacem in Terris / A Noble Task / A Centre of Love /
Peacemakers / A Secret / Prayer for Peace / A Marvellous Gift
Good Pope John (347) — September 6, 2000
My Predecessors / Ties with Canada / Decrees of Beatification /
A Precious Legacy / "The Church Rejoices"
Schooling: A Time of Discovery (346) — August 30, 2000
A Measure of Quality / A Biblical Reference / A Common Task /
A Jubilee Year / The Year 2000 / Wonder and Marvel
"It Is Good to Be Here" (345) — August 23, 2000
Amazement at the Unexpected / An Unforgettable Meeting /
Transfigured Lives / Abiding Presence / Helpful Encounters
Happy 2000-2001 Pastoral Year! (344) — August 16, 2000
Under the Sign of the Assumption / A Snapshot of a Church to Come /
Welcome, Father Joseph! / Other Mandates / Priorities for 2000-2001
"Let the Spirit Burst Forth" (5) (343) — August 9, 2000
Richness of Our Presbyterium / Men of the Deep /
Ten Years after the Diocesan Synod / Turned to the Future /
An Unfinished Letter
"Let the Spirit Burst Forth" (4) (342) — August 2, 2000
Jubilee Activities / A Presentation of Christian Marriage / Pastoral Visitations /
A Fruitful Dialogue / Reasons for the Visitations / Edmundston Presbyterium /
Towards a Church-As-Communion
"Let the Spirit Burst Forth" (3) (341) — July 26, 2000
Ties to Maintain / Jubilee 2000 / Compassion /Eucharistic Congresses /
Summary Report of Congresses / Eucharist, Family, and Communities /
The Church Is Renewed
"Let the Spirit Burst Forth" (2) (340) — July 19, 2000
Pastoral Readjustments / A Dynamic and Permanent Path /
An Appropriate Solution / 15 August 1999 / Family- and Parish-Based
Religious Education / A New Departure / A Promising Conclusion
"Let the Spirit Burst Forth" (1) (339) — July 12, 2000
Eyes Fixed on Jesus / A Daily Struggle
Pastoral Visitation to "The Cradle of the Madawaska" (338) — July 5, 2000
Mother Parish / Many Pastors / Evocative / Notable Meetings / Sacramental Preparation
Do Not Be Afraid to Witness to Your Faith (337) — June 28, 2000
An Awful Betrayal / An Outstanding Witness / "Do Not Be Afraid!" /
Under the Sign of Excellence / Pride, Daring, Eagerness / Ever-Present Gifts
Pastoral Visitation to
Notre-Dame-des-Sept-Douleurs (2) (336) — June 21, 2000
Memorable visits / Look and Listen / Challenging Letters /
Children's Prayers / A Long Life / Movements and Associations
Panis Angelicus! (335) — June 14, 2000
An Amazing Legacy / Tantum Ergo / "A Mission of Love" /
"For Two Thousand Years" / Musical Tradition / Source and Summit of Life
Religious Education and Pastoral Activity in Schools (334) — June 7, 2000
A Bishop's Mission / That Truth Be Told / Necessary Discussion /
Values to Promote / Daring and Faith / Reasons for Hope
Pastoral Visitation to
Notre-Dame-des-Sept-Douleurs (1) (333) — May 31, 2000
A Fresh Breeze / A Huge Building Site /
A Challenging Name / An Unforgettable Sunday
You Shall Be A Happy Priest! (332) — May 24, 2000
A Short Prayer / A Call to Welcome / A Gospel to Proclaim /
A Prophet of Hope / In Service to Others / Full Time! / A Divine Task
Pastoral Visitation to Immaculate Conception Parish (2) (331) — May 17, 2000
Major Change / A Treasure to Become Familiar with / Notre-Dame-du-Sacré-Coeur /
Precious Legacy / Words of Wisdom / Gratitude
Pastoral Visitation to Immaculate Conception Parish (1) (330) — May 10, 2000
Notre-Dame-du-Petit-Sault / Msgr. William Conway / Rapid Changes /
Named for the Immaculate / Remarkable Activities / Notable Visits
Pastoral Visitation to Saint-Joseph (329) — May 3, 2000
Historical Notes / The Patron Saint / Home-Based Religious
Education / A Desire for God
A May Day Message (328) — April 26, 2000
A Daily Prayer / Love of Work / The Dignity of All /
Distribution of Wealth / Unacceptable Situations /
Weekly Rest / New Millennium
Be Messengers of Joy, Alleluia! (327) — April 19, 2000
Unforgettable Meetings / Instrument of Peace / In the Midst of Daily Activity /
A Message of Joy / In the Midst of Our Lives / Major Commitments
Saint-Jacques Pastoral Visitation (326) — April 12, 2000
Historical Background / Noteworthy Development /
Saint-Jacques [St. James]: The Name /
Prominent Activities / Meeting the Deaneries PEACs
A Tribute to Father Lewis Long (325) — April 5, 2000
To the End of the Road / A Communicator / A Demanding Ministry /
The Enigma of Suffering / Towards Beatitude / Towards A Certain Serenity
Pastoral Visitation to Green River (324) — March 29, 2000
History / Active Parish / Reflection of Love / Memorable Meetings /
Splendid Testimony
Pastoral Visitation to Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska (323) — March 22, 2000
Historical Fragments / Resident Priests / Glorious Patron /
In-depth Visitation / At the Service of the Liturgy
Forgiveness and Homecoming (322) — March 15, 2000
Watchfulness / Hardness of Heart / A Wise Prayer / "I Desire Mercy." /
The Three Parables / Reaching for Forgiveness / What If It Were Today?
I Support the Women's World March (321) — March 8, 2000
World March / Goals of the March / Invisible Work / Unbelievable Rate of Poverty /
Struggle against Violence / Challenging Situations
Edmundston Deanery Pastoral Visitation (320) — March 1, 2000
Aim / Provisional Schedule / Share Lent / Fifth Congress / Grace-filled Event
Congratulations to Our Pastoral Teams! (319) — February 23, 2000
Generosity and New Vigour / A Privileged Place / Too High an Ideal /
Getting at the Essential / A Hope / Demands from Pastors / Parish Annual Meetings
Why Marriage Annulments? (318) — February 16, 2000
Dignity of Marriage / Validity Assumed / Couples in Difficulty /
Grounds for Annulment / Why Get A Marriage Annulment? /
How Does One Obtain Such An Annulment?
Nothing Can Separate Us from the Love of God (317) — February 9, 2000
Communication / Work / Fidelity / Prayer / "Who Will Separate Us..."
A Celebration of Our Love (316) — February 2, 2000
To the Dignity of Sacrament / Where Is Love? / Touching God! /
The Great Love / Proclaim to the World / Divine Tenderness / Prayer
A Community Celebration for Lovers (315) — January 26, 2000
Economic Causes / Doing Otherwise! / Solidarity /
Freedom / A Great Mystery / Earnest Prayer
A Message to Lovers (314) — January 19, 2000
Twist and Spiral / A World of Poetry / It Is Love /
A Surprising Text / Living in Love / Living with the Heart
"Christian, Recognise Your Dignity!" (313) — January 12, 2000
A Time of Joy / "Be Aware of Your Dignity!" / The Great Missions /
Rediscovering Baptism / Wonderful Catechesis
Already Six Years! (312) — January 5, 2000
Apostolic Letter / More Than A Coincidence! / A Bold Prayer /
Constant Service / Episcopal Insignia