Bubble Zone Legislation Bill 8

The Manitoba government recently introduced a private member's bill (bill 8 - the "safe access to abortion services act"), that would establish 50 to 150 metre zones on public streets, sidewalks, and areas around abortion facilities. 

The bill aims to make it illegal to inform women about abortion alternatives and side effects, and to peacefully pray outside abortion facilities. In these censored zones, a martial law will be enforced to eliminate freedom of speech where it may have the most important life-saving impact. If the bill is passed, "attempting to influence or inform" a woman to choose life for her baby, a person may be charged with time in prison or large fines.

To ensure continued freedom of speech and, most importantly, for the sake of unborn lives, please encourage your MLA to vote against Bill 8.

EWTN Coverage of World Youth Day 2023

World Youth Day Lisbon 2023 is upon us and EWTN is bringing the most comprehensive Special Coverage of the activities in Lisbon, Portugal right into our viewers’ homes. The theme, “Mary arose and went with haste” (Lk 1:39), presents Mary as both a woman of charity and a missionary woman and leaving in haste represents the attitude depicted in Pope Francis’ indications for WYD Lisbon 2023: “may young people’s evangelization be active and missionary, for this is how they will recognize and witness the presence of the living Christ”.

World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly - Sunday, July 23

The third World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly will be celebrated this year on Sunday, 23 July 2023. Pope Francis inaugurated this World Day to be celebrated by the universal Church each July, either on or near the liturgical Memorial of Saints Joachim and Anne, grandparents of Jesus, to help “treasure the spiritual and human wealth that has been handed down from generation to generation.”

The theme chosen by Pope Francis for this year’s World Day is “His mercy is from age to age” (Luke 1:50), highlighting the relational interconnection between old and young. This theme is particularly well suited to the upcoming World Youth Day in Lisbon, August 1-6, 2023.

The CCCB Standing Committee for Family and Life, in collaboration with its corresponding Office, produced a 30-second video that captures a group of high school students visiting a retirement home. This heart-warming interaction between young people and the elderly illustrates this year’s theme and encourages us to find concrete and creative ways of drawing closer to the elderly. Click here to view the video and resource kit from the CCCB. Click here for information from the Vatican.

Hope’s Cradle Grand Opening – March 18, 2023

Manitoba’s first dedicated site where parents or caregivers can surrender a newborn baby anonymously is set to open at a rural fire hall, with more in the works. While abandonment is rare, Hope’s Cradle — a small hatch on an exterior wall at the fire station in Landmark — is designed for mothers who feel they have no other option. “It really is a last resort for women in very difficult circumstances,” said Susan Penner, executive director of Life Culture, a Steinbach-based non-profit which set up the site. “If you save one life, it’s already worth it.”

There are some ongoing monthly expenses for the Hope’s Cradle, such as the security system and search engine optimization. If you would be interested in committing to a monthly gift to help cover these expenses, please give our office a call at 204-326-5433.

The Grand Opening date is March 18th.

CCCB Statement on the Passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

The Bishops of Canada join the People of God and Pope Francis in mourning the loss of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI and thank God for his life of humble and dedicated service. Benedict XVI leaves behind a great legacy of teaching that will continue to inspire us, both through the three encyclicals he wrote and through the many public speeches he delivered throughout the world as Supreme Pontiff. Pope Benedict XVI, “Cardinal Ratzinger”, served as a faithful and sure guide of Catholic doctrine in his various offices with the Holy See.

Funeral of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI - January 5, 2023

EWTN (click here) will broadcast the funeral of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI on January 5 at 2:30 a.m. Central Time. Salt + Light TV will delay-broadcast the Funeral Mass with English commentary at 10:30 a.m. Central Time at www.slmedia.org/live There will be a repeat broadcast of the Funeral Mass at 7 p.m. Central Time. For the Mass booklet (in English, Italian and Latin), click here.

"Where Do We Go From Here?" - An evening with Alex Schadenberg

“Where Do We Go From Here?” 

• Learn about MAiD and how to support a Culture of Life.

 Presentation hosted by Life Culture Manitoba, with speaker Alex Schadenberg, the Executive Director of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition.

Advent Calendar 2022: "In Jesus, Hope More"

This beautiful calendar offers a new idea each day to bring our family together in anticipation of the beautiful Feast of Jesus, from Sunday, November 27 to Saturday, December 24.

It invites us to express loving gestures, to listen to each other, to work as a team to accomplish family tasks, to give service, to celebrate, to say thank you to Jesus, etc. Take the time to discover this treasure and invite yours to enter into it...

Sincere thanks to the diocese of Montreal for sharing this resource.

Mother Teresa: No Greater Love - Documentary Film

Mother Teresa: No Greater Love, the newest documentary film from the Knights of Columbus, will be premiered in Manitoba theatres this Nov. 2 and 3 (Winnipeg, Brandon, Winkler).

• In Winnipeg, the film will be presented at 7 pm at the Landmark Cinemas 8 Grant Park, 1120 Grant Ave.

• In Winkler, the film will run at 7 pm at the Landmark Cinemas 5 Winkler, 777 Norquay Drive.

• In Brandon, the film will be shown at the Landmark Cinemas 9 Brandon, 1570 18th Street.

The film premiered in the U.S. earlier this month and was a smashing box-office success!

In fact, it earned more than $1.2 million in ticket sales and Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly announced (read it here) that the Knights would allocate all of the revenue it receives from ticket sales to charitable purposes and efforts that advance the legacy of Mother Teresa. The documentary was released to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Mother Teresa’s passing.

UPDATES FROM THE PAPAL VISIT TO CANADA

The Holy Father’s pilgrimage to Canada - July 24-29, 2022

This pilgrimage focused on Indigenous healing & reconciliation while also providing
an opportunity to encounter and share with the faithful in Canada.

View videos of his visits across Canada below.

Drawing on the theme, “Walking Together”, the Holy Father’s journey of
reconciliation, healing and hope included visits to:

• a former residential school

• Indigenous pilgrimage sites

• two public Masses

• private and public events.
  
  

Please Click Below for Videos of
St. Francis’ Visit to Canada:

July 28, 2022 - Holy Mass at the National Shrine of Ste. Anne de Beaupre

July 29, 2022 -
Meeting with a Delegation of Indigenous Peoples in Quebec

July 26, 2022 - Mass at Commonwealth Stadium

July 26, 2022 - Participation in the Lac Ste. Anne Pilgrimage Site

July 25, 2022 - Meeting with Indigenous peoples and members of Sacred Heart

July 25, 2022 - Returning moccasins, pope apologizes for church role in residential schools

Catechumenal Itineraries for Married Life

In a press release published by Vatican News, on 15 June 2022, the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life announced the release of new pastoral guidelines for the “catechumenate” for Married Life entitled, IItinerari Catecumenali per la vita Matrimoniale (Catechumenal Itineraries for Married Life).

“The document is an initiative of the "Amoris Laetitia Family Year" and responds to the Holy Father's desire to offer new paths for preparation for the sacrament of marriage.

The Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life has prepared a document that offers pastors, spouses and all those who work in family ministry a renewed vision and methodology of preparation for the sacrament of marriage and all married life.” - Dicastery website

In English:

In French:

The document, released in Italian will be translated into
various languages and will be posted on the Dicastery’s website:

WORLD YOUTH DAY - Lisbon Portugal

WORLD YOUTH DAY - August 1-6, 2023 - Lisbon Portugal

Join millions of young adults all over the world, along with the
Holy Father, Pope Francis, in our celebration of faith and worship of God!

Questions and Additional Inquiries can be made through your diocesan representatives:

Yssa Licsi
Youth and Young Adult Ministry Coordinator of the Archdiocese of St. Boniface
(204) 594 - 0271
ylicsi@archsaintboniface.ca

Veronica Diestro
Youth and Young Adult Ministry Coordinator of Archdiocese of Winnipeg
(204) 452 - 2227 (ext: 222)
youth@archwinnipeg.ca

Pope Francis' Pastoral Visit to Canada - July 24-29, 2022

The Holy Father’s pilgrimage to Canada - July 24-29, 2022

This pilgrimage will focus on Indigenous healing and reconciliation while also providing the shepherd of the world’s 1.2 billion Catholics an opportunity to encounter and share with the faithful in Canada.

This will be a time of listening and dialogue with Indigenous Peoples, addressing the impact of colonization and the participation of the Catholic Church in the operation of residential schools throughout Canada.

The Holy Father’S sCHEDULE:

• Edmonton - July 24-27
  

• Quebec City & Ste. Anne-de-Beaupré
  - July 27-29
  

• Iqaluit, Nunavut - July 29

  
  
  
  

• Drawing on the theme, “Walking Together”, the Holy Father’s journey of reconciliation, healing and hope includes visits to a former residential school, Indigenous pilgrimage sites, two public Masses and a mix of private and public events.

  • There will be tickets available (free) for a limited number of events,
    all of which will be broadcast and accessible via live stream.