A weekly journal by Bishop François Thibodeau, C.J.M.
The following documents are offered in PDF format
English Translations by Fr. Leo Grégoire, I.V.D.
Thanks for 1995 - December 27, 1995
Thanks for the Gift of Life / Thanks for the Gift of Love / Thanks for the Gift of Peace / Thanks for the Gift of Faith / Thanks for the Gift of Hope
Best Wishes of Peace and Joy! - December 20, 1995
Glory to God / Peace on Earth / Peace to All Families / Peace to Those Who Hurt the Most / Following the Fiftieth
As A Garden Is Made - December 13, 1995
Magnificat / The Garden of Suffering / Garden of Youth and of Elders / In the Deaneries / Homecoming and Reconciliation / A Garden To Look After
"The Child First!" - November 15, 1995
Christ the King Collection / Confirmation / Memorable Workshops
"To Live Justly and in Harmony" - November 8, 1995
A Time for Concerted Effort / A Time of Hope / To the Parish of Clair / The Hôtel Dieu Sisters
How Is The Diocese Financially Organised? - November 1, 1995
Legal Recognition / Diocesan Organisation / Provisional Report / Transparency and Collegiality / Gratitude
Stepping Aside To Allow Oneself To Be Taught - October 25, 1995
As the Second Millennium Draws Near / National and Sector Commissions / Social Affairs / Ecclesial and Social Situation / 1995-1996 Priorities
Unforgettable Events - October 18, 1995
Gratitude / Fraternal Welcome / The Marist Fathers / Marie-Jeunesse
Beautiful Upper-Madawaska! - October 11, 1995
What Is A Diocese? / A Family / Parish Communities / A Treasure / Let the Feast Continue!
The 50th Isn't Over Yet! - October 4, 1995
A Full Month of October / A Month of Remembrance / A Not-To-Be-Forgotten Finale! / Let Us Recall the Jubilee Road!
Referendum in Québec - September 27, 1995
Position of the Canadian Bishops / Position of the Québec Bishops / Requirements for an Authentic Democracy / Important Attitudes / Mass Media and the Democratic Experience / Preparing the Future
The Restigouche Celebrates! - September 20, 1995
Richness of the Region / The Forest, A Marvellous Gift / The Church Is Like a Forest / It Is Truly A Beloved Church
New Legislature - September 13, 1995
The Fiftieth Continues! / Marvellous Restigouche! / Study Committee / Pope's Letter to Women
Our Diocesan Seminary - September 6, 1995
A Sign of Hope / A School of Holiness / An Energetic Team / Splendid Solidarity
A Good School Year! - August 30, 1995
A Good Pastoral Year / On Not Turning the Page too Fast! / A Good Mission! / A Promising Year
Inner Motivation - August 23, 1995
Provincial Elections / Diversified Interests / Priceless Value of Political Activity / Useful Meetings / Heartfelt Prayer
Appointments - August 16, 1995
Thanks / A Message of Friendship / Guests
A Thousand Thanks! - August 9, 1995
Homily for the Messe Brayonne / Youth Rally
Without Borders! - August 2, 1995
Gratitude / Through Modest and Popular Festivities / A Super Youth Rally
Christian Communities - July 26, 1995
Gospels of Life / Parable of the Chair / Earnest Faith and Prayer
The Holy Spirit in Our Lives - July 19, 1995
A Rushing Mighty Wind Has Risen / Missionaries with Jesus / Let Us Welcome the Spirit
A First in Atlantic Canada! - July 12, 1995
Glory to St. Anne! / A Marvellous Day / Numerous Exhibits / A Seminary in Edmundston!
50th Anniversary Summer Activities - July 5, 1995
Thursday, August 3 / Friday, August 4 / Saturday, August 5 / Sunday, August 6 / Thanksgiving and Petition / Meaningful Memories / 50 Years Ago: The Arrival of Our First Bishop
Thanks from the Holy Father - June 28, 1995
The Saint John River / Remain Focused on the Mission / Episcopal Commission
Appointments - June 15, 1995
Heartfelt Thanks / Changes in Diocesan Services / New Partners / The Diocesan Seminary Team / In the Parishes
The Celebration Continues! - June 14, 1995
50th Anniversary of Labrador-Shefferville / Permanent Diaconate / Father's Day / Happy Birthday, Bishop Dionne! / 1995 Eudist Get-Together
"A Violent Wind Filled the House of the Apostles!" - June 7, 1995
Revaluing the Sunday Gathering / A Community Concerned about the Catechetical and Sacramental Formation of Its Children / A Community Concerned with Promoting Happy Homes / Parish Council and Committees / A Community Concerned with Discerning and Encouraging Those Whom the Lord Calls to Service in the Church / A Parish-Seminary / A Community Turned toward the Year 2000
Knights of Columbus - May 31, 1995
First Reconciliation, First Communion / Varoom! Varoom! / To Be with Our Youth / Faith and Light / 50th Anniversary Souvenirs
Trinitarian Praise - May 24, 1995
Congratulations to the Graduates / Pastoral and Financial Situation / New Pastoral Letter / Catechetics in School [French Sector]: An Illumination Survey / A Special Welcome to the 50th Anniversary Festivities / Future Pastoral Agents
"Jesus Is Calling... Stay on the Line!" - May 17, 1995
Prayer and Discernment / "The Wind Blows Where It Will" / From St-Odilon to Edmundston / Wonder and Petition
Reviving the Gift - May 10, 1995
Congratulations to the Elected! / Fireworks! / Honour to Our Compatriots / Gospel of Life
Our School of Faith Is Already Ten Years Old! - April 26, 1995
Marked by a Surprising Gratuitousness / Teachers and Registered Students: Record Broken! / More Than Seven Years! / All United in the Faith: 1891 Registrations / Marvellous Devotedness / A Well-Appreciated Harvest
May 8, 1965: A Big Day! - April 19, 1995
Elections by Acclamation / Concrete Challenges of Municipal Administration / The Responsible Administrator / Marked by Co-responsibility / Under the Sign of Democracy / Joys and Hopes
Happy Easter! - April 12, 1995
Let Us Not Be Afraid: Let Us Risk! / Good News for Easter: The Edmundston Seminary / "Lord, What Do You Want Me To Do?"
A Report Demanding Action - March 29, 1995
Pastoral Urgencies / Caution, Vigilance, Creativeness / ZERO Deficit / Solidarity and Gratitude
Already Half-Way! - March 22, 1995
A Few Indispensable Evaluations / A Date To Retain: Monday of Holy Week, April 10
Summer Activities for the 50th - March 15, 1995
Gathering of Priests and Religious Brothers and Sisters / The Edmundston Seminary / Pastoral and Financial Situation
Unforgettable Get-Togethers - March 8, 1995
See You Next Week! / Don't Sit in the Window! / 1995 Reunions / Where to Meet? / With or Without the Eucharist? / Grace of Gathering Together
Lent 1995 - March 1, 1995
Ways of Living Lent Better / Prayer / Fasting and Almsgiving / Illiteracy / From Rwanda A Thank You to You! / Pastoral Ministry Staff
Unforgettable Moments - February 22, 1995
The Historical Event / A Needed Revaluing / A Thank You to Our Pastors / Each Minute Is Precious / It isn't Easy To Talk of the Resurrection! / The ABC of Revaluing / Tradition Continues
Preliminary Report on the State of the Diocese - February 15, 1995
Urgent Solutions / Training of Pastoral Agents / Regrouping of Priests / Precarious Financial Situation / The Diocesan Centre / New Directions
Gratitude to the Media - February 1, 1995
An Important Pastoral Ministry Session / Juvenile Delinquents / Nearly A Year
Gratitude to the Religious Communities - January 25, 1995
The Religious Hospitallers of St. Joseph / Daughters of Wisdom / Filles de Marie de l'Assomption / Sisters of Notre-Dame du Sacré-Coeur / Franciscans / Oblate Fathers / Voluntas Dei Institute / Brothers of Christian Instruction / Oblate Missionaries of Mary Immaculate / Brothers of the Sacred Heart / Petite Soeurs de Ste-Famille / Servantes de Notre-Dame, Reine du Clergé / Missionary Sisters of the Immaculate Conception / Sisters of the Love of God / Auxiliaires Rurales / Servants of the Most Blessed Sacrament / Marist Sisters / Sisters of the Congregation of Notre-Dame / Sisters of the Child Jesus of Chaufailles / Sisters of Charity of Montréal
A Heart Filled with Gratitude - January 18, 1995
Gratitude to the Priests of Yesterday / Gratitude to the Religious Order Priests / Gratitude to Our Priests Today
Important Expectations - January 11, 1995
1. That our bishop be a gatherer, a leader, the first pastor of our diocese / 2. That our bishop be a man of God, a man of faith, of prayer, of the Word / 3. That our bishop be a listener, a man of dialogue and of easy contact, on who affirms others / 4. That our bishop be a man of decision
A Mission of Solidarity - January 4, 1995
First Anniversary / The Bishop's Functions / Prayer for the Bishop / Twelve Major Commitments / Review
