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Indigenous Reconciliation Fund
Below is the text of Bishop Crosby’s Pastoral Letter regarding a collection for the Indigenous Reconciliation Fund that the Diocese has started, in response to Call to Action #61 from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The Diocese is also offering a learning opportunity called To Inform, Encourage and Heal; a four-week online seminar in which you can engage in the work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Details are below. You can also give directly to this fund by clicking…
Catholic Education Week 2022
Catholic Education Week is recognized every year during the first week of May. This year, Catholic Education Week is May 1st to May 6th, 2022. The theme is “Rebuild, Restore, Renew Together”. Below are a number of resources, including a Pastoral Letter from Bishop Crosby, an English-language video from Bishop Crosby, a Liturgy of the Word, and a Prayer for Educators. All the resources, including a French-language version of Bishop Crosby’s video, can also be found on the Diocesan Catholic…
Papal Apology to Canada’s Indigenous Peoples
On April 1st, 2022, following a series of meetings with representatives of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada, Pope Francis offered an historic apology on behalf of the Church. The text of the apology is found below.
Pastoral Appointments – June 29th, 2022
On March 30th, 2022, the Diocese released the Pastoral Appointments that take effect on June 29th of this year. We will be sad to see Fr Andrew Czarny move on to a new Parish, but are excited to welcome Fr Stephen Murrin!
What Are You Searching For?
Coming to St Pius Brantford this Easter is an exciting opportunity to engage with some of life’s deepest questions. Why are we here? Who made us? Do we have a soul? What happens when I die? What is the meaning of my life? Who is this program for? It’s for those interested in learning more about the Catholic faith, for those who are thinking about becoming Catholics, and for those who are already Catholic and want to dive deeper into…
Invite Someone This Easter!
This Easter, consider inviting a friend or family member to join us – especially if they’ve drifted away from the faith over the course of the pandemic. We want to make it as easy for you as possible, so we’ve got invite cards with all our details available in the pews for the next couple of weekends. Feel free to download and share the below versions, in PDF or JPG format!
Easter 2022 Schedule
Stations of the Cross – Every Friday (March 4th to April 15th) at 7:00pm led by different groups from our communityParish Penance Service & Reconciliation – Thursday, April 7th at 7:00pmHoly Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper – Thursday, April 14th at 7:00pmGood Friday Family Liturgy – Friday, April 15th at 11:00amGood Friday Solemn Liturgy – Friday, April 15th at 3:00pmBlessing of the Easter Foods – Saturday, April 16th at 12:00pmHoly Saturday Easter Vigil – Saturday, April 16th at 8:00pmEaster…
Easter Flower Donations
Thank you to all that made a contribution. A list of donors that requested flowers as well as the family members to be honoured can be viewed below. The Mass to celebrate those loved ones will take place on Saturday, April 23rd, 2022 at 5:00pm. If you still wish to give, you can do so using the form below. Give Using the Form Below This program is provided by “Canada Helps” a Canadian Charity dedicated to helping smaller charities make…
COVID-19 Update: March 12th & 21st Changes
As rules continue to relax across Ontario and much of the country, we will be continuing to relax restrictions at St Pius, as well. Starting this weekend, you will notice that most distancing markers have been removed, and seating is all unrestricted. The doors to the church off the “patio” with the trees are once again reopen, and our Host Ministers are taking up new positions to continue their welcome to both guests and our parishioners. Starting March 21st, 2022,…
Prayers & Action for Ukraine: Updated
From Bishop Crosby’s weekly update, Heart to Heart, on March 11th: THE DESTRUCTIVE WAR IN UKRAINE continues to capture the attention of the world. Pope Francis recently sent two Cardinals to represent him in Ukraine and neighbouring countries. Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, Papal Almoner, and Cardinal Michael Czerny, Interim Prefect for the Dicastery for Integral Human Development, have travelled to Ukraine and are meeting with Ukrainian refugees in neighbouring countries, offering the reassuring care and concern of Pope Francis and the…
COVID-19 Update: March 1st Changes
Another major change is coming! With the government’s announcement that physical distancing measures will no longer be required starting March 1st, things will look a little different at St Pius Brantford. Please know that, as with all decisions we’ve made throughout this pandemic, the health, safety, and well-being of our community are among our top priorities. With that in mind, our return to normal will be a gradual one. We know that many of you may not be comfortable immediately…