A weekly journal by
Bishop François Thibodeau, C.J.M.
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English Translations by Fr. Leo Grégoire, I.V.D.
  • Christmas Greetings, 1994 - December 21, 1994
    Peace, Love, Joy, Gratitude, Hope
  • A Most Promising Holy Year - December 14, 1994
    Anniversary Prayer / Beloved Church / "La Marévie" / Illumination / With Love...
  • Happy Birthday, Diocese! - December 7, 1994
    Happy Birthday, CJEM! / A Wonderful Project: The Diocese in Your Home! / Our Diocesan Shrine Needs Restoring / The 1994 Roman Synod
  • "The Lord Will Come Again!" - December 1, 1994
    "Keep Your Lamp Lit!" / Real Good News! / "Look at the Plants, How They Grow!" / Blessings / To Practice Recognising Him / A Family Prayer
  • Beginning of the Anniversary Festivities - November 24, 1994
    December 11, 1994 / Diocesan Collection / Marvellous Youth / A High Point
  • An Urgent Appeal to Men and Women of Good Will - November 16, 1994
    Love Will Continue to Manifest Itself
  • Special Commissions - November 9, 1994
    Special Commissions
  • "I Believe in the Church" - November 2, 1994
    A Church-as-Communion / A Sharing To Pursue / A Marvel To Celebrate in Hope and in Faith / On a Daily Basis: Love
  • "O Edmundston, Beloved Church!" - October 26, 1994
    Good News in the Midst of War / An Important Role / 1944-1994 / What Then Is the Church?
  • "The Holy Father Appoints You Bishop..." - October 19, 1994
    1995-1996 Confirmations / Retreat and Mission / "Face of Tenderness" / Priests' Senate [Presbyteral Council]
  • Continuity and Change - October 12, 1994
    38 "Ambassadors!" / October 23, 1994 / Fall Campaign of
    Development and Peace / UNICEF
  • In Memoriam: Father Jean-Roch St-Laurent, C.J.M. - October 5, 1994
    Pastoral Affairs / Finances / A Pentecostal Breeze
  • A Beneficial Priority (1991-1994) - September 28, 1994
    Promising Results / New Means / The Future Depends on Us
  • Visits to the Deaneries - September 21, 1994
    Charismatic Renewal Congress / A Promising Meeting / La Vie Montante / The Cairo Conference
  • Thank You! - September 14, 1994
    CCCB, AAB, ECSC / Writings of Maria Valtorta / A Basilica?
  • Day of Prayer - September 7, 1994
    Pastoral Zones [Deaneries] / "The Fire of Love" / Anyway!
  • School's In! - August 31, 1994
    Charismatic Congress / World Acadian Congress
  • Rwanda - August 24, 1994
    School of Fath / Another First! /Day of Prayer
  • A Tribute to Archbishop Plourde - August 17, 1994
    Priests' Senate / Diocesan Services
  • 1994 Foire Brayonne - August 10, 1994
    Québec Elections / Meeting with Families, in Rome / World Acadian Congress
  • The Future of Our Parish Communities - August 3, 1994
    The Future of Our Parish Communities
  • The Day of the Lord - July 27, 1994
    The Day of the Lord
  • The Holiness of God - July 20, 1994
    The Holiness of God
  • Importance of the Family - July 13, 1994
    Importance of the Family
  • The Priceless Value of Each Person - July 6, 1994
    The Priceless Value of Each Person
  • "O Edmundston, Beloved Church!" - June 29, 1994
    A Wonderful Committee / Coat of Arms
  • Appointments - June 16, 1994
    Sabbatical Leave / Working Together at Evangelisation / Collaboration in the Fullness of the Bishop's Ministry / Pastors, Assistants, and Chaplains / Diocesan Services
  • Appointments - June 15, 1994
    Vicar General / Chancellor / Coordinator of Pastoral Ministry / Diocesan Treasurer / Forthcoming Appointments / Fiftieth Anniversary of Our Diocese
  • Newlyweds - June 8, 1994
    Christian Initiation / Letters Received
  • Ordination of Father Jeff Doucette - June 1, 1994
    A Marvellous Gift: Three Ministries / Five Pastoral Concerns / Thanksgiving and Petition / Walking with Jesus
  • Fine and Beneficial Meeting - May 18, 1994
    Pastoral Letter / Varied Activities / Father Jeff's Ordination / Prayer Days
  • Turned towards the Future - May 11, 1994
    Major Objectives / Anniversaries / Meeting with Parliamentarians / Confirmation
  • Prayer and the Word of God - May 4, 1994
    Appointments / Shepherds after the Heart of God
  • Zealously - April 27, 1994
    Pray the Master / Pastoral Orientations / Wishes
  • A Bishop's First Duty - April 20, 1994
    Gestures of Communion / A Singular Vocation, A Marvellous Mission / Heralds of Joy / Contacts
  • Springtime of God - April 13, 1994
    Holy Oils / Love and Violence / Solidarity / Easter / Appointment
  • A Covenant to Keep - April 6, 1994
    Wonderful Consultation / Financial Statement / Diocesan Services / Jubilee Year
  • 75th Anniversary - March 31, 1994
    Good News for the Poor / Day of Prayer / Visits and Meetings
  • A Unforgettable Uncle - March 23, 1994
    Lessons and Values / Holy Week / Various Activities
  • Appreciation - March 16, 1994
    Visits to the Workers / Time of Renewal / March 17 and 19: Our Protectors! / Meeting with Religious Sisters, Brothers, Priests
  • Dear Bishop Lacroix - March 9, 1994
    Infinite Mercy / Priests' Senate / Provisional Episcopal Committee / Contacts
  • A Beautiful Month of March! - March 2, 1994
    Day of Prayer / Along the Electronic Highway / First Appointment / Fraternal Visits
  • Legislative Assembly - February 23, 1994
    An Unforgettable Day / B.P. Week / Contacts
  • Lent 1994! - February 16, 1994
    Back to My Roots / Amazing Renewal / International Solidarity / Contacts Continue!
  • A Full First Month - February 9, 1994
    The Media / February 11: Day of the Sick / Confirmation / Blessed Families
  • Day of Prayer - February 2, 1994
    Communications Day / The Angelus at CJEM / Minister of Acolyte / Delightful Visits
  • Some Anxieties - January 26, 1994
    Friends Awaited / A Restigouche That Is Alive / Fine Collaboration / Southern Victoria
  • Thank You - January 19, 1994
    First Contacts / Consultation