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Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Habemus Papam! Leo XIV. He was born Robert Francis Prevost in Chicago Illinois on September 14, 1955. He joined the Augustinian minor seminary in Michigan in 1969, when he was about 14 years old. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Villanova University in Pennsylvania in 1977. He joined the Order of St. Augustine in 1978, made    his solemn vows in  1981, and was ordained a priest in 1982 after studying theology at the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. He served as a missionary in Peru from 1985 to 1998, working as a parish pastor, diocesan official, seminary teacher, and administrator.

            He was elected Prior General of the Augustinian Order from 2001 to 2013. In 2015, Pope Francis appointed him as the Bishop of Chiclayo, Peru, a position he held until 2023. In January 2023, he was named Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops and President of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America.

          And finally on May 8th (feast day of Our Lady of Lujan) he was elected Pope, becoming the first American pope and the 267th successor of St. Peter. Let us join in prayer for our new Pope and ask the Lord and our Blessed Mother to guide him during his ministry.

Fr. Gaston Giacinti.

WEEKLY NEWS

Today we give  thanks to God for the gift of all mothers—those who gave us life, those who raised us in faith, and those who have been spiritual mothers through their witness and love. May the Blessed Virgin Mary, the perfect model of motherhood, intercede for them and guide them always. We pray that God blesses all mothers with strength, joy, and peace today and always.

Bible Study on the Gospel of Matthew – Upcoming Class – May 15th at St. John

Join the DRIVEN TO PRAISE prayer Group as we journey now through the Gospel of St. Matthew 7pm – 8 pm at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. For more info contact Daniel 647 928 6414

FORMED Sign-up

1. Visit Website – formed.org, select “Sign Up”.
2. For Parish Name type in “Saint John the Baptist 300 Wilson Street” both parishes (Sacred Heart & St. John are using the same account)
3. Then after selecting the Church, click on “Next”.
4. Fill in your name & email to create an account. This will allow you to log in to the same account on multiple devices (like iPads, Phone, laptops or smart TVs) Then Select “Sign Up”

DIOCESAN &O THER NEWS:

Priestly Ordination of Deacon Peter Bissonnette

It is with great joy that we announce that Peter Bissonnette will be ordained to the priesthood on May 30th, 2025, at 7:00 PM at the Cathedral of St. Peter-in-Chains, Peterborough! All are welcome!

March For Life 2025!!!

March for Life, Ottawa, Thursday, May 8, 2025 was a success. We hope you can join us next year.

TEC—Teens Encounter Christ

Teens Encounter Christ (TEC) retreat is a 3-day event with the primary goal of facilitating life-changing encounters with Christ for those who are searching for deeper meaning, purpose, and hope in life, and who desire an authentic relationship with God within a community of believers. We are blessed to be able to announce that TEC is happening in our diocese on May 17-19, 2025! The retreats are open to youth Grade 11 and above. For registration and more information, visit: https://www.tecporthope.com/

Save The Date!!

Jubilee Mass – July 16 | Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Join us for a celebration of the Jubilee Year Chief Celebrant: Most Rev. Bishop Daniel Miehm

Time: 11:00 AM

All priests and faithful are warmly invited.

Jubilee Year Pilgrimage to Medjugorje – Youth Festival

August 2 to August 11, 2025, $2,585 (CAN) per person (double occupancy). For more information contact Group Leader, Karen Shannon, 613-848-5833 or email, Karen.Shannon@queensu.ca

Quiet Days at Mount St. Joseph

Do you feel the need for “a day away”, some personal time for quiet and reflection?

The Sisters of St. Joseph are making a space for you at their home at Mount St. Joseph, on Monaghan Rd., for just such a need. This is not a program but an offering of a place for personal time and space. From Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. you can book a room for a time of rest, prayer or reading, and use of outdoor grounds for walking and enjoying creation. Snacks and noon meal will be available. Mass is at 11:15 a.m. Monday – Thursday for those who wish to join the community of Sisters. You are responsible for your own use of time.

Capacity of 6 persons on a given day. Call at least 3 days minimum in advance to confirm availability. Suggested offering of $30. Wheelchair accessible, no smoking. For booking or questions, during normal business hours, call Mount St. Joseph at 705-745-1309 (ext. 502) to speak with Maia.

Roman Catholic Diocese of Peterborough

May 8, 2025

STATEMENT BY THE MOST REVEREND DANIEL MIEHM, BISHOP OF PETERBOROUGH, UPON THE ELECTION OF POPE LEO XIV

We have received the great and joyful news of the election of a new pontiff: Cardinal Robert Prevost, formerly the head of the Dicastery for Bishops, who has chosen the name Pope Leo XIV. We join with Catholics around the world, all Christians, and all people of good will in praying for our new Holy Father that God may endow him with wisdom, compassion and Apostolic courage as he assumes the ministry of Universal Shepherd and Vicar of Christ on Earth.

Yours in Christ,

†Most Reverend Daniel J. Miehm

Bishop of Peterborough