Rev. Frederick Akah, MSP Indigenous Circle Email: frederickakah@padiocese.ca Ph: 306-549-2443 (Onion Lake First Nation, Holy Rosary Parish Thunderchild First Nation, St. James Parish) ​ Deacon Harry Lafond Assistant/Indigenous Circle harrylafond@gmail.com Ph: 306-226-4754 Cell: 306-227-9630 (Muskeg Lake First Nation, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish) ​ Rev. Peter Nnanga, MSP Indigenous Ministry (Assistant/North Battleford) peternnanga@padiocese.ca (Sweetgrass First Nation, St. Thomas Parish Poundmaker First Nation, Ste. Angele Parish) ​ Deacon Lynn Ryan Coordinator Indigenous Ministry, Prince Albert & Area lynn.ryan@padiocese.ca Ph: 306-763-2319 Monthly National Indigenous Rosary ​ Date: Saturday, Time: BC 9:30 am >AB 10:30 am >SK/MB 11:30 am > ON/QC 12:30 pm >Atlantic 1:30pm >NFLD 2 pm About: This monthly gathering meets over Zoom to pray the rosary in 5 Indigenous languages spoken across Turtle Island. All are welcome to this opportunity of joyful encounter! Zoom Link : https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83018805623?pwd=4oIOnqazJNOntj8jhVuakLN3nwmvd9.1

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Welcome To The Roman Catholic Diocese of Prince Albert Welcome To The Roman Catholic Diocese of Prince Albert Welcome To The Roman Catholic Diocese of Prince Albert Praying Through the Parish Bulletin: Forming Parish Intercessory Prayer Teams Register here for one of the upcoming Called & Gifted Introductory Workshops. Monthly National Indigenous Rosary Saturday, April 20, 2024 Free Virtual Event Time: AB/SK 10:30 am To join please use the link below. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83810359350?pwd=UXhMWTdFU2p4M0J3d3Zkc2ppdDBrZ z09 Meeting ID: 838 1035 9350 Passcode: Rosary Praying Through the Parish Bulletin: Forming Parish Intercessory Prayer Teams 1/11 Upcoming Events 2023 Bishop's Annual Appeal Learn More Indigenous Reconciliation Fund Learn More Diocesan Youth Rally Learn More Bishop Hero's Latest Letters Learn More XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of the Bishops Learn More Key Issues Learn More Bishop Hero Learn More Responsible Ministry Learn More Diocesan Synod Learn More Indigenous Ministry Learn More Liturgy Learn More Family Faith Resources Learn More Pilgrimage Sites

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New Articles Click here to read the World Ovulation Method Billings International Congress April 2023 Rome report. Living as Catholics in the Public Square: Freedom of Religion and Conscience in Canada. A Pastoral Letter by the Episcopal Commission for Justice and Peace. Link to Pastoral Letter Link to CCCB Page with letter The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops has released a message from the Permanent Council to the Catholic Faithful about MAiD (Medical Assistance in Dying) regarding euthanasia/assisted suicide. English French The CCCB website has a Vatican Statement regarding the “Doctrine of Discovery” and a joint response from the bishops of Canada and USA. English French Archived News and Events

Prayer for the Synod on Synodality We stand before You, Holy Spirit, as we gather together in Your name. With You alone to guide us, make Yourself at home in our hearts; Teach us the way we must go and how we are to pursue it. We are weak and sinful; do not let us promote disorder. Do not let ignorance lead us down the wrong path nor partiality influence our actions. Let us find in You our unity so that we may journey together to eternal life and not stray from the way of truth and what is right. All this we ask of You, who are at work in every place and time, in the communion of the Father and the Son, forever and ever. Amen Adsumus Prayer Cards in English and Cree Adsumus Prayer Cards in English and French Adsumus Prayer in other languages What's Next? How We Got Here Parish Next Steps Listening to the Holy Spirit Synod Timeline XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops First Session To read, click here "...the upcoming 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops will be held in two moments, that is, in two sessions, spaced one year apart: the first from October 4 to 29, 2023, the second in October 2024. ... [The decision to length the period of reflection by the Bishop, stems from the Pope Francis'] desire that the theme of a Synodal Church, because of its breadth and importance, might be the subject of prolonged discernment not only by the members of the Synodal Assembly, but by the whole Church." (Press Communiqué from the General Secretariat of the Synod) To read the announcement and other news of Synod 2021-2024, click here. Final Plenary Document: Click here Working Document for the First Plenary Session English French Names of Representatives from Canada and the U.S. English French North American Continental Synod English French + To Read continental reports from the other six regions (Africa & Madagascar, Asia, Europe, Latin America & Caribbean, Middle East, & Oceania) click on the following link. https://www.synod.va/en/synodal-process/the-continental-stage/final_document.html Working Document for the Continental Stage Once the Working Document was complete, gatherings occured in all regions to reflect on the synod synthesis of the Bishops Conferences of the Region and the Continental Stage Working Document. Synod of Synodality National Synthesis for Canada (2022) + US National Synthesis 2021-2023 English French English + "Globally, participation exceeded all expectations. In all, the Synod Secretariat received contributions from 112 out of 114 Episcopal Conferences and from all the 15 Oriental Catholic Churches, plus reflections from 17 out of 23 dicasteries of the Roman Curia besides those from religious superiors (USG/UISG), from institutes of consecrated life and societies of apostolic life, and from associations and lay movements of the faithful. In addition, over a thousand contributions arrived from individuals and groups, as well as insights gathered through social media thanks to the initiative of the 'Digital Synod.'" (From the Working Document for the Continental Stage: Enlarge the Space of Your Tent) Assembly of Western Catholic Bishops Synod Synthesis + English French Reports from Bishops of the province of Ontario, Quebec and the Atlantic provinces were combined with the Western Region Report to create the Canada National Synod Synthesis Roman Catholic Diocese of Prince Albert English French + Reports from the eighteen Roman and four Ukrainian of the Western Region Rite Dioceses were synthesized to create the AWCB Synod report. To view the other twenty-one diocese's synthesis reports from Western Canada, go to that particular diocese's website.

Diocesan Home Page Catholic Family Services Board of Directors is looking at recruiting new board members. Information on qualities and expectations of a board member (link) Hello, We have a program coming up in the next couple weeks that we still have spots available for: ​ Stepping Up: A 12-week program for men who have been abusive in their relationships and want to have healthy relationships. This program will run Tuesdays, February 27 to May 21; 6:30 to 8:00 ​ To register for this program, text or call 306 961-8410 or email programs.cfspa@sasktel.net Click here to view the 2024 WINTER & SPRING Life Improvement Programs Click here to view the instructions on how to to assist your clients in booking an appointment through Counselling Connect Saskatchewan. Click here to download a printable version of the poster. CATHOLIC FAMILY SERVICE PRINCE ALBERT COUNSELLING SERVICES ​ To make an appointment to speak with a Counsellor Please call: (306) 922-3202 Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Catholic Family Services of Prince Albert, Inc. Hours of Operation: Monday – Wednesday & Friday – 9:00 a.m. – noon & 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – noon – 1:00 – 7:30 p.m. ​ Contact Information: Catholic Family Services Prince Albert 1008 – 1st Avenue West Prince Albert, SK S6V 4Y4 Phone: 306 – 922-3202 Toll Free: 1-877-922-3202 Email: cfspa@sasktel.net Website: www.cfspa.ca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatholicFamilyServicesOfPrinceAlbert/ ​ Programs and Services include: Counselling, Life Improvement Programs, BRIDGES Program, Strengthening Families Program. For detailed program information visit our website or call us! ​ ​ Catholic Family Services North Battleford We are open: Monday-Friday from 8:30am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-5:00pm Group Programming available evenings and weekends (closed on statutory holidays) Address: #101-1272 101st Street North Battleford, Saskatchewan S9A 0Z8 Phone: (306) 445-6960 Fax: (306) 445-0434 Email: battlefords.cfs@sasktel.net

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Top of Page July Learn More September Learn More Family Faith Resources Page Learn More August Saints St. Sixtus II - August 7 St. Sixtus is the patron saint of the good prosperity of grapes. St. Cajetan- August 7 St. Cajetan is the patron saint of Argentina, the unemployed, gamblers and good fortune. St. Dominic - August 8 St. Dominic is the patron saint of astronomers, the Dominican Republic, and falsely accused people. St. Theresa Benedicta of the Cross - August 9 St. Theresa Benedicta of the Cross is the patron saint of Europe and those who lost parents. July 4 - St. Elizabeth of Portugal St. Lawrence - August 10 St. Lawrence is the patron saint of school children, poor people, cooks and comedians. St. Clare of Assisi - August 11 St. Clare of Assisi is the patron saint of televisions and computer screens. St. Jane Frances de Chantal- August 12 St. Jane Frances de Chantal is the patron saint of forgotten people, widows, and parents who are separated from their children St. Maximillian Kolbe - August 14 St. Maximillian is the patron saint of drug addicts, people with eating disorders, families, journalists, amateur radio operators, prisoners, and the pro-life movement. St. Stephen of Hungary - August 17 St. Stephen of Hungary is the patron saint of kings, masons, stonecutters, stonemasons and bricklayers, and also of children suffering from severe illnesses. St. John Eudes - August 19 St. John Eudes is the patron saint of missionaries, of the Diocese of Baie-Comeau, and of fallen women and prostitutes St. Francois de Laval - May 6 St. Francois de Laval - May 6 St. Pius X - August 21 St. Pius X is the patron saint of First Communicants and pilgrims St. Rose of Lima - August 23 St. Rose of Lima is the patron saint of embroiderers, gardeners, florists, people who are harassed for their piety, and those suffering family problems St. Bartholomew - August 24 St. Bartholomew is the patron saint of leatherworkers, bookbinders, plasterers, butchers, tanners, and shoemakers. St. Joseph Calasanz - August 25 St. Joseph Calasanz is the"Universal Patron saint of all Christian popular schools in the world". St. Louis - August 25 St. Augustine - August 28 St. Augustine is the patron saint of brewers, printers, theologians, and a number of cities and dioceses. St. John I - May 18

A Walk In History This photo, of a wedding party in front of the original Sacred Heart Cathedral (1892-1914) dates to circa 1900.The Bishop's Palace (1894-1973) is visible in the background. The photo was donated to the archives by Roger St. Pierre. It was found in the family home in 1959. The writing near the bottom of this photograph reads: "1st train into Prince Albert N.W.T. Sept., 1890". Photo originates from the Saskatchewan Archives Board. Here, the Knights of Columbus (Prince Albert) make the draw for a giant Christmas stocking (centre). The sign held up by the man in the middle of the photograph reads: "$15 Christmas Stocking donated by Northern Hardware. Proceeds for St. Patrick's Orphanage" The priest to the left is Fr. Bueck. No one else in the photo is identified and the photo is undated. Captions reads: "Confirmation, July 24, 1969 - Mistatim" Archives History of our Diocese A Walk in History Cemetery Act and Regulations Caption reads: "Debuts d'une paroisse - St. Jacques - Albertville, Sask." ("Beginning of a parish - St. James - Albertville, Sask.") This photo was taken at Duck Lake in 1940. Written on the back is: "Classe de francais - 10th annee - Professeur Sr. Ste. Luana" A confirmation class at Batoche (no date). The priests are P. Dubuc and Mgr Leo Blaise. The children are not identified.