PRIEST BENEFIT FUND - Dear Sisters and Brothers in the Diocese of Peterborough, On behalf of the retired priests of the Diocese of Peterborough, I thank you for your ongoing generosity to our Priest Benefit Fund. This fund is the principal way that we care for priests who have retired from pastoral assignment either because of age or health concerns. Our senior priests served with dedication for many years and often still substitute in parishes when their health permits. They remain an important part of our Catholic community and your concern for them reflects both this fact and your appreciation for their priestly service. Our Annual Parish Appeal for the Priest Benefit Fund will take place today Sunday, June 12th, and additionally, donations are accepted at parishes or online (www.peterboroughdiocese.org) any time of the year. Knowing that these are financially challenging times for many people, we are grateful for any contribution you can make to this appeal, which is so important to the life of the Church in the Diocese of Peterborough. On behalf of all our priests – retired, planning for retirement, or still years away from it – I offer you our sincere thanks and our prayers. Yours in Christ, †Most Reverend Daniel J. Miehm Bishop of Peterborough
DECREE
Office of the Bishop
In the name of God
The Most Reverend Daniel J. Miehm
Bishop of Peterborough
Whereas in March of 2020, I dispensed with the obligation of Sunday Mass in light of the coronavirus pandemic for the safety of the faithful and the common good:
Whereas public restrictions have now been lifted for public gatherings, including places of worship;
Therefore, in gratitude for the decrease of the danger to public health caused by the coronavirus and for the good of souls, I hereby restore the Sunday obligation for Catholics starting on Saturday June 19, 2022, the Vigil of the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi), in accordance with Canon 1245 of the Code of Canon Law.
As has always been the case, anyone with a “serious reason” or “grave cause” is excused from this obligation. Such reasons may include:
It is stated in the Catechism of the Catholic Church that “Sunday is the pre-eminent day for the liturgical assembly, when the faithful gather to listen to the word of God and take part in the Eucharist, thus calling to mind the Passion, Resurrection, and glory of the Lord Jesus, and giving thanks to God…” (CCC1167). May our renewed commitment to attending Sunday Mass help all overcome the trials of the last two years, thus deepening our bonds with each other as we find our hope and joy in Our Lord in his Eucharistic presence on the altar.
Given at Peterborough, on Friday, June 10th, 2022. +Daniel J. Miehm D.D.
Office of the Bishop
In the name of God
The Most Reverend Daniel J. Miehm
Bishop of Peterborough
Whereas in March of 2020, I dispensed with the obligation of Sunday Mass in light of the coronavirus pandemic for the safety of the faithful and the common good:
Whereas public restrictions have now been lifted for public gatherings, including places of worship;
Therefore, in gratitude for the decrease of the danger to public health caused by the coronavirus and for the good of souls, I hereby restore the Sunday obligation for Catholics starting on Saturday June 19, 2022, the Vigil of the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi), in accordance with Canon 1245 of the Code of Canon Law.
As has always been the case, anyone with a “serious reason” or “grave cause” is excused from this obligation. Such reasons may include:
- Anyone who is sick, symptomatic, or recently exposed to the coronavirus and/or other serious communicable diseases;
- Anyone with serious health risk factors that requires them to avoid public spaces;
- Anyone who cares for someone who is sick;
- Anyone who cannot attend Mass, through no fault of their own, because of frailty or old age.
It is stated in the Catechism of the Catholic Church that “Sunday is the pre-eminent day for the liturgical assembly, when the faithful gather to listen to the word of God and take part in the Eucharist, thus calling to mind the Passion, Resurrection, and glory of the Lord Jesus, and giving thanks to God…” (CCC1167). May our renewed commitment to attending Sunday Mass help all overcome the trials of the last two years, thus deepening our bonds with each other as we find our hope and joy in Our Lord in his Eucharistic presence on the altar.
Given at Peterborough, on Friday, June 10th, 2022. +Daniel J. Miehm D.D.
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Gospel today: John 16:12-15- “This feast of the Holy Trinity invites us to consider what we believe about God, who has revealed himself to us in the Trinity—one God in three persons. Reading this passage on Trinity Sunday reinforces our understanding of the unity shared by the members of the Trinity. Although the idea of one God in three persons remains a mystery, we have the assurance that, as Jesus and the Father share all, Jesus and the Spirit share all.”
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Please Consider Planned Giving Options
Preauthorized Offering Plan (POP) – (You may request a POP Form to fill up from the parish)
Regular Planned Giving annual increase in offertory based on Consumer Price Index (CPI)
Bequests through your last will and testament
Securities – Stocks, Bonds, Mutual Funds, GICs
Life Insurance
Preauthorized Offering Plan (POP) – (You may request a POP Form to fill up from the parish)
Regular Planned Giving annual increase in offertory based on Consumer Price Index (CPI)
Bequests through your last will and testament
Securities – Stocks, Bonds, Mutual Funds, GICs
Life Insurance
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Pope Francis-Bishop Daniel Miehm-Fr. Martin Dalida
