http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/ Sat, 18 Feb 2012 15:00:15 -0500 en-us 2012 Diocese of Charlottetown The Diocese of Charlottetown was created in 1829 and placed under pastoral care of our first Bishop: Bishop Angus MacEachern. Since then, we have striven to live the Gospel and to bring Christ's saving message to the people around us. "Let us be concerned for each other, to stir a response in love and good works." Sun, 19 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=36 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=36 We have just launched a new website for youth... Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=35 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=35 Archbishop Smith recently made a solidarity visit to Haiti and brought back the gratitude of the Haitian community... Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=34 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=34 The schedule for celebrations of the Sacrament of Confirmation for 2012 has been released. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=33 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=33 Just as the conception of Jesus (celebrated on the Feast of the Annunciation, March 25) and his birth (celebrated at Christmas, December 25) is a profound mystery, so too the creation of every child is a wondrous mystery... Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=32 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=32 Catholic parishes on P.E.I. raised $98,900 for people living in the Horn of Africa... Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=31 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=31 A NET Ministries team will be on the Island from November 10 - 17. Check out when they'll be in your area! Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=30 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=30 Commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the World Day of Prayer for Peace... Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=29 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=29 The new English translation of the Lectionary of the Roman Missal will be launched in the Diocese on the first Sunday of Advent (November 27, 2011). This will provide a more up-todate and accurate translation, more fully consistent with the original Latin, and foster greater engagement with the laity during the celebration of the Mass. Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=28 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=28 See what we found out through the catechetical needs survey. Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=27 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=27 The Diocese of Charlottetown announces with sadness the passing of Most Reverend Francis John Spence... UPDATED Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=26 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=26 The Diocese will be hosting the R.C.I.A. institute "The Initiation Experience: Beginnings" October 2011. Tue, 26 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=25 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=25 Parishes across the diocese will be contributing to help relief efforts in Eastern Africa... Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=24 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=24 This fall the Diocese of Charlottetown is pleased to offer a Catholic Youth Ministry Formation Program... Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=23 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=23 New appointments for 2011. Sat, 28 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=22 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=22 We have initiated a Needs Assessment and Review of our Diocesan Catechetical Programs with the goal of providing concrete recommendations to the Bishop for further support and development of programs... Thu, 26 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=21 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=21 St. Luke's Productions and the Grand Heritage Beauty Salon, are bringing this professional production to Wellington Center (Richmond)... Wed, 04 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=20 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=20 A message from the Catholic Organization for Life and Family on the occasion of the March for Life... Wed, 27 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=19 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=19 The Diocese will be hosting the R.C.I.A. institute "The Initiation Experience: Beginnings" October 2011. Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=18 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=18 Thanks to a generous donation from a member of the faithful, the Diocese of Charlottetown was able to pay for replacement roofs on three dormitories housing leprosy patients in Uganda. Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=17 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=17 The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) has received recognitio for all sections of the English translation of the revised Roman Missal for use in Canada. The Permanent Council has agreed that the first Sunday of Advent, November 27, 2011, will be the date for the implementation of the English translation of the Missal. Thu, 07 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=16 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=16 On March 13th Bishop Grecco celebrated the Rite of Election at St. Dunstan's Basilica Cathedral in Charlottetown. Twelve catechumens took part in the ceremony this year... Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=15 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=15 I am pleased to announce that the Diocese of Charlottetown is in the process of establishing each Parish as a non-profit, charitable corporation... Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=14 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=14 Available in English and French Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=13 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=13 “I couldn’t believe it. This was something that one could only dream about: to be able to sing in such a prestigious concert venue.” Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=12 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=12 Lydia Hood has been singing with the Confederation Centre Youth Chorus since she was 8 years old. She has toured with them to a number of locations in North America and Europe including... Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=11 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=11 "One does not have to be a finished product at the beginning but needs to start somewhere," says Fr. George, "and discussing issues with the Vocation Director might well be that place to begin." Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=10 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=10 At the beginning of this University year the Diocese of Charlottetown welcomed Sister Susan Kidd, C.N.D. as the new Roman Catholic Chaplain for the University of Prince Edward Island. Sat, 27 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=6 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=6 Today the Diocese of Charlottetown launched its newly redesigned website. Sat, 27 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=9 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=9