http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/ Thu, 09 May 2013 12:47:28 -0400 en-us 2013 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. Letter from the Bishops of Atlantic Canada on EI reform. Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=64 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=64 Press release Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=63 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=63 The diocese is now accepting applications for a part time position in youth ministry ... Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=62 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=62 Bishop Richard Smith sends a reminder about the important Share Lent Collection for Development and Peace Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=61 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=61 A letter of congratulations to Pope Francis Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=60 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=60 The Rite of Election was celebrated during the 5:00pm Mass at St. Dunstan’s Basilica on February 17, 2013. The Rite of Election is ... Sat, 02 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=59 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=59 A letter from Bishop Richard Grecco. Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=58 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=58 Ministry formation program aims for September 2013 start date. Mon, 04 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=57 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=57 What's been happening in the diocese? Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=56 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=56 Advent letter from Bishop Richard Grecco... Tue, 11 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=55 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=55 This January some of our priests will be on the move... Fri, 09 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=54 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=54 Press release from Bishop Richard Grecco about the upcoming canonization of Kateri Tekakwitha... Sat, 13 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=52 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=52 A note from Mr. Michael Cassey, CEO of Development and Peace ... Wed, 10 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=53 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=53 The Diocese of Charlottetown is happy to welcome Fr. Augustine... Wed, 26 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=51 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=51 One of our own will be recognized for his work in the field of social justice... Thu, 20 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=47 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=47 There is a new statue at SDU Place in Charlottetown... Wed, 19 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=50 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=50 The new fall schedule for the Martha Spirituality Centre is now available... Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=49 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=49 This summer children across the diocese helped collect money for our Diocesan Iraqi Refugee Fund Thu, 30 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=48 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=48 This talk was given by Sr. Eileen Mary Walsh at the Mass of Thanksgiving on August 15, 2012. Thu, 23 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=46 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=46 It is with deep sadness that we bid farewell to the Sisters... Wed, 22 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=45 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=45 Across the diocese there will be a number of vacation bible schools happening this summer... Tue, 26 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=44 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=44 Recently the Bishop and members of the Diocesan Refugee Sponsorship Committee met with Minister Jason Kenney Sat, 02 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=42 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=42 Clergy Appointment Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=41 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=41 "Little children, let us love, not in word or in speech, but in truth and in action" ... Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=40 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=40 Dr. Martin Mark, Director of Refugee Services, Archdiocese of Toronto will be the guest speaker at an information workshop... Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=39 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=39 The Diocesan Youth Committee has sent a letter to all parishes updating the faithful on youth events ... Sat, 21 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=38 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=38 On February 26th Bishop Grecco celebrated the Rite of Election at St. Dunstan's Basilica Cathedral in Charlottetown. Twelve catechumens took part in the ceremony this year... Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=37 http://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/news.html?id=37 "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