Catholic Women's League Diocese Of Pembroke Ontario

10/14/2026

Curious about the Catholic faith? Come and See!

Our "Come and See" series continues tonight, Wednesday, October 14, at 6:30 p.m., and you're warmly invited to join us!

Running every Wednesday through December 16, Come and See is a welcoming series exploring the foundations of the Catholic faith, including Jesus Christ, the Bible, prayer, the Sacraments, and more.

Whether you're curious about Catholicism, considering joining the Church, returning to the faith, or simply hoping to deepen your understanding, there's a place for you.

📅 Wednesdays, 6:30–8:00 p.m.
📍 St. Francis Xavier Church, Renfrew (downstairs meeting room)

Missed the first session? No problem! You're welcome to join us at any point in the series.

Learn more: https://renfrewcatholic.ca/news/come-and-see-exploring-the-catholic-faith-together

Know someone who might be interested? Share this invitation!

10/13/2026

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10/01/2026

09/26/2026

You were the one who got hurt. So why are you still the one carrying it, years later, while they may not even remember?

Fr. Reehil, an exorcist, says people get very confused about forgiveness:

"A LOT OF PEOPLE SAY, I CAN'T FORGIVE BECAUSE I'M STILL ANGRY."

His answer:

"YOU CAN, BUT YOU HAVE TO CHOOSE IT."

You do not have to wait until the anger is gone. He gave the words to say while it still hurts:

"LORD, I'M IN PAIN, BUT I'M CHOOSING TO FORGIVE, AND I ASK YOU TO FORGIVE THIS PERSON THAT HURT ME. AND BLESS AND HEAL THEM."

Not once. Every time the memory comes back:

"AND IF YOU PRAY THAT EVERY TIME YOU HAVE THE BAD FEELING WITH THE MEMORY OF THE HURT, EVENTUALLY GOD DOES THE WORK HE'S TRYING TO DO. AND HE WILL NOT ONLY HEAL YOU, BUT THEM."

Then came the reason, and he said people do not understand it:

"BECAUSE IT'S THE VICTIM THAT HEALS THE PERP."

"AND IT'S NOT FAIR. IT'S NOT EVEN JUST, IT'S WEIRD. BUT THAT'S WHAT GOD CHOOSES TO DO."

Read that again. God does not wait for the one who did it. He works through the one who got hurt. You.

It is the cross, all over again:

"THE PERFECT VICTIM WAS JESUS. WE'RE ALL THE PERPETRATORS OF THE CRIME. HE HEALED US."

And the one who prays is not left out:

"AND IN THE PROCESS, WE ARE ALSO HEALED."

None of this means it was okay, or that you have to let them close again. If it is still happening, get away from it and get help first. A counselor or a priest can help with the rest.

Now think of the name that came to mind. The sister who took sides. The coworker who took the credit. The friend who told everyone what you told only her. They may never make it right. Your part does not have to wait for them. And your children are learning, from you, what to do when someone hurts them.

So the next time it comes back, in the car, at the sink, in the middle of the night, do not fight the memory. Put one hand flat on your chest, where it still hurts, and say this out loud with their name. Ten seconds:

"Lord, I'm in pain, but I'm choosing to forgive ___. Bless and heal ___, and heal me too. Amen."

For a child who comes home hurt by a friend, teach them the small version: "Jesus, it hurts, but I choose to forgive ___. Bless ___. Amen."

👇 One word if you said it with their name, even while it still hurts: FORGAVE. And send this to someone who is tired of carrying it, because they do not have to carry it alone.

09/17/2026

our DAY OF REFLECTION on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 is POSTPONED.
Please take note that the Day of Reflection scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Our Lady of Sorrows in Petawawa has been officially postponed.This decision was made so that members may attend the funeral of the late Monsignor Douglas Norrie Bridge, a deeply respected priest of the Diocese of Pembroke who passed away peacefully on September 14, 2026.The Mass of Christian Burial will be offered for Monsignor Bridge on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Paroisse St-Pierre (St. Pierre Church) located at 529 Rue Baume, Fort-Coulonge, Quebec, with the Most Reverend Michael Brehl, C.Ss.R., serving as the principal celebrant.

09/01/2026

In Canada, a doctor can raise medical assistance in dying with a patient before the patient ever brings it up—which is exactly what many jurisdictions prohibit, since patients are primed to defer to a doctor as the expert and may treat the suggestion as a recommendation rather than one option among many.

Only one witness is needed for a written MAiD request—and that witness can be a paid caregiver.

And if a patient is found ineligible for MAiD, there's no limit on how many times they can seek out a new assessor until they find one who says yes.

None of that is true in most of the jurisdictions we compared.

Rebecca Vachon's new report for Cardus, Part 2 of our international comparison of assisted dying regimes, looks at the procedural safeguards meant to keep a MAiD request voluntary, informed, and free from pressure—and how far Canada's have eroded compared to Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Belgium, and the Netherlands.

Read the full report at the link in the comments ⬇️

06/10/2026

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Provincial CWL Convention • Thunder Bay • July 5–8, 2026

Pack your bags, sisters — it’s almost time to hit the road with your CWL besties and soak in the breathtaking beauty of Lake Superior along the way as we journey toward an unforgettable convention in Thunder Bay!

This year’s gathering is shaping up to be something truly special. Your CWL sisters in Thunder Bay have been working tirelessly to create a convention experience that is uplifting, joy‑filled, and absolutely bursting with opportunities to grow, serve, and celebrate our shared mission.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮?

⭐️ Projects that will ignite your passion for service

⭐️ Rich, meaningful spiritual programs to nourish your heart

⭐️ Many resolutions to review and vote on — real work that makes a difference across Canada

⭐️ A community of faith‑filled women who know how to show up, lift each other up, and empower His mission in everything we do

Sisters… you don’t want to miss this. The CWL shows up with heart, purpose, and joy — and this convention will be no exception.🩷

💙 Register now — it’s not too late! https://cwl.on.ca/conventions/

06/04/2026

On Saturday, while I was at our CWL diocesan convention, a forest fire raged around our cottage. The 2 cottages on either side are gone. Our cottage (with the green roof) is fine. Pictures are of our statues of Mary, a crucifix, and St. Francis ( I asked him to be our patron saint for the cottage decades ago) that are behind the cottage, the buildings on either side of us, and a pic that shows how close the fire was to the front of the cottage. The whole front forest was burning. The back wasn’t touched, our cottage doesn’t even smell. Please pray for our dear friend Tony, who tried to fight the fire. He was airlifted to Toronto with serious burn injuries.