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The Office of Communications serves the Archbishop, and all the parishes, offices and agencies within the Archdiocese of Regina. We help facilitate media coverage, and work within the Archdiocese to help communicate the teachings of the Catholic Church.

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—Pope John Paul II in address to media

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Here’s What’s New!

Anglican and Roman Catholic Covenant Progress Report

Last updated on October 21, 2011
Several initiatives have flowed from the Regina Anglican and Roman Catholic Covenant signed January 23, 2011 and a joint committee with representatives from both faith communities will lead and monitor future progress. Progress to date was reported by Anglican Deacon Michael Jackson at the end of a joint Pentecost celebration held June 12 at Holy Rosary Cathedral. That celebration was just one of the many initiatives called for in the Covenant. Read More

Pentecost Ecumenical Service

Last updated on October 21, 2011
The Anglican and Roman Catholic Communities together celebrated Pentecost at Holy Rosary Cathedral, June 12, a continuation of the promises made in the Covenant signed January 23 between the two faith communities. Roman Catholic Archbishop of Regina Daniel Bohan and Anglican bishop of Qu'Appelle, Gregory Kerr-Wilson, assisted by priests and deacons from the two communities led the service. Read More

Advent 2010 The Role Of John The Baptist

Last updated on July 29, 2011
by Sr. Anastasia Young, sss Children in school were asked questions by the Religion teacher about the Old and New Testaments. One of the statements made was that St. John, the blacksmith, dumped water on Jesus' head. Of course there is more to the story than the baptism of Jesus by John. John the Baptist was considered by many to be an eccentric, wild kind of man living in the desert wilderness. The story goes like this: Read More

Canadian Catholic School Trustees Convention

Last updated on July 11, 2011
Catholicic Education across Canada is healthy and well, according to national president Paula Petroni. Petroni made the comment during an interview with the Prairie Messenger during the annual convention of the Canadian Catholic School Trustees Association held June 2,3,4 at the Hotel Saskatchewan. "I don't think that in any particular province right now there is any grave concern about losing Catholic Education. Catholic Education continues to be a success story across Canada," said Petroni. Read More

Living Rosary At St. Pius School

Last updated on July 11, 2011
Children at St. Pius X Roman Catholic elementary School presented a unique gift to hospital and nursing home chaplains during the May 31 celebration ending the month of Mary. "Each year during the month of May we recite a decade of the Rosary to honour the Blessed Mother," said teacher Theresa Millette who organized the end of the month celebration. "This year the children made rosaries and decided to give them to the chaplains." There are 336 children in the school according to Principal Mo St. Amand and each child made a Rosary. Read More

Seeking Light In The Darkness

Last updated on July 11, 2011
Revelations about clergy sexual abuse have quieted recently but it is still on the minds of many within the church. Read More

St. Joseph Parish Midale Closes

Last updated on July 11, 2011
St. Joseph's church is now officially no more. Archbishop Daniel Bohan, May 30, presided over the last mass in this small church situated in the heart of Saskatchewan's southeast oil country. "We had 36 registered families," said Laurie Decker who, along with her husband Kellen Mack and Jerry and Helen Wock served as parish council, "but only about 8 families regularly attended." It's sad, really, but what can you do, she said. Read More

Host Families Needed

Last updated on July 11, 2011
More than 70 students between the ages of 13 - 18 will be coming from France (session 1: July 2 - 29 and session 2: July 29 – August 25). They have studied the English language for approximately 4 years and enjoy leisure and outdoor activities, as well as a family setting. If you can provide a home, please email Debbie or call 545-0901 or 737-2054. Financial assistance is provided to the host family (up to a maximum of $500 per session). Bring a bit of French culture to your family this summer.  Read More

Confirmation for Baptized Youth and Adults

Last updated on July 11, 2011
Do you know high school, university students and adult of all ages who are baptized and receive Eucharist but have never been Confirmed?These individuals don’t fit in to our sacramental preparation for children or RCIA. They are often few in numbers and parishes may find it difficult to fit another group for sacramental preparation into already busy schedules! Read More

Implementing the New Roman Missal

Last updated on July 11, 2011
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Latest Blog Posts

  • Weigh in with Courage and Intelligence
    Bert Pitzel
    May 14, 2012
    Who doesn’t know that in Canada abortion is an allowable ‘medical procedure’?  Very few, I’m guessing. I also guess that the vast majority of Canadians have never considered how this social contagion has found its way into Canadian society.
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  • You're Being Watched!
    Michelle Braden
    May 11, 2012
    This week, I had the opportunity to hang out with some high school students as  we embarked on a  "pilgrimage walk".  We processed through parts of South Regina, with a group of about 70 teenagers, stopping at various points along the way to pray and reflect. We were led by some pretty talented wandering minstrels!
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  • An annulment is a chance to heal and start again
    Mary Deutscher
    May 7, 2012
    I have a lot of questions regarding marriage annulments, so I decided to go to the experts at the Regina Regional Marriage Tribunal for some answers.  Joan Myers, the case instructor/notary here in Regina, provided this answer to the question, “What is an annulment and why do coupl
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Stewardship Bulletin Bits

Fifth Sunday of Easter:  May 6th

 The good steward lives the advice of St. John, loving in deed and in truth, rather than just talking about it.

Sixth Sunday of Easter:  May 13th
Jesus’ commandment is that His disciples love one another, even to the point of laying down their lives, if necessary.  What gifts of myself – my skills and talents, my time and resources – will best demonstrate my love for God’s people?

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Archbishop Bohan's Letter on the Pastoral Initiative for Life and Family
Read the Archbishop's letter about the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops initiative to make the family a major focus of our future pastoral efforts.
He is also encouraging parish councils in the Archdiocese to hold three workshops in the coming year.
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Pope Benedict declares a 'Year of Faith
By David Kerr

Vatican City, Oct 16, 2011 / 10:31 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Benedict XVI has declared a “Year of Faith” which will begin in October 2012, the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council.

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