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.
Thanksgiving for 1996 - December 31, 1996
Painful Illnesses and Deaths / New Priest and Seminarians / Sharing and Solidarity / Sunday Gathering / P.P.C. and P.E.A.C. / Solidarity / Towards the Jubilee of the Year 2000
Peace, Joy, and Health at Christmastime! - December 24, 1996
Where Is Jesus? / The Word of God / Associated with Every Human Being / With Eyes of Faith / Opening Our Hearts / Christmas 1996
"Keep Alive the Memory of Jesus" - December 18, 1996
At the Heart of Our History / "What Is His Name" / Jesus / The Christ / Jesus Christ
In Solidarity with Our American Brothers and Sisters - December 11, 1996
World Hunger / Synod for America / Social Justice Ministry Programme / Human Rights / Towards a Year of Charity / Effects of the Seminar
Life Is Sprouting Up Everywhere - December 4, 1996
Congratulations, Archbishop Léger! / Social Justice Ministry Seminar / A Difficult Context / Challenging Figures / Hopes and Concerns
A Sign of Hope for Our World (6) - November 27, 1996
The Paths of Hope / The Prophetic Voice of the Gospel / Bishop Marie-Antoine Roy Prize / Diocesan Centre / Open House
A Sign of Hope for Our World (5) - November 20, 1996
Integrated Social Programmes / Solidarity with Our Fellow Canadians / A Greatly Needed Collection / 25th Anniversary of the Diocesan Centre
A Sign of Hope for Our World (4) - November 13, 1996
Integrated Social Programmes / A New Ethic / Following the Paths of Solidarity / Solidarity with the Peoples of the South / Trip to Bogotà, Columbia
A Sign of Hope for Our World (3) - November 6, 1996
Poor Children / To Further the Liberating Work of God / Disciples of Jesus / To Stand Tall / Following Up
A Sign of Hope for Our World (1) - October 23, 1996
Au Urgent Task / Serious Motives / How To Recognise the Poor Today / Poverty in Canada / An Important Year
Daily Joys and Challenges - October 16, 1996
Thank You to John Paul II / Welcome to Our New Collaborators / Welcome and Mission / Maintenance and Construction / Group of One Thousand / Open Doors
Basic Christian Communities - October 9, 1996
A Helpful Session / The Time Has Come / What Are the B.C.C.s? / What Do B.C.C.s Do? / Acts 2:42
Glory and Honour to Collège St-Louis! - October 2, 1996
A College that Had Been Anticipated / Hopes To Be Fulfilled / A High Ideal / Deserving Pioneers
Synod of Bishops on America - September 25, 1996
Prior Consultation / The Questions / Encounter with the Living Christ / Conversion in the Church and in Society / Communion in the Church / Ecumenical and Interreligious Dialogue / The Church Faced with the Problem of Sects / Evangelisation and Culture / The Church and Means of Social Communication / The Church and Social Solidarity / The Church and Social Problems / The Church and the Promotion of Human Life / Other Common Themes
Why Have You Told Me to Love? - September 18, 1996
Solidarity Caravan / "What Does This Remind You Of?" / A Link / Ongoing Solidarity
"Anxious but Not Hopeless" - September 11, 1996
A Keen Awareness of One's Mission / Pastoral Mission / There's Work Ahead! / Participation of Diocesan Offices
Strengthen the Work of Our Hands - September 4, 1996
Bread of Misery or of Life / Source of Joy and Pain / Difficult Situations / The Key to the Social Question / Partners with God
Nothing Will Ever Separate Us from Love! - August 14, 1996
Are We, the Poor, Loved? / Are We, the Sick, Loved? / Are We, the Bereaved, Loved? / A Conviction and Firm Faith / Have Nice Celebrations, Acadia!
Beneficial Spiritual Moments - August 7, 1996
Novenas and Feast Days / An Unforgettable Forty Hours / The Presence of Youth / Presence to Victims of Disasters / Family Presence / An Evaluation to Pursue
God's Marvellous Deeds in Our World - July 31, 1996
"We Are A Priestly People" / A Thanks-Giving People / A People Called to Holiness / "We Are A Prophetic People"
The Marvellous Work of the Holy Spirit - July 24, 1996
"Keep Alive the Memory of the Lord" / The Memory of the Church / "We Are the People of God" / A People That Benefits from God's Mercy / A People That Recognises the Mercy of God
Could It Be Like A Golf Tournament? - July 10, 1996
Step One: To Go / Step Two: To Seek Out / Step Three: Team Work / Step Four: Growth / The Bible and Golf / Next Tournament
A Gorgeous Summer Season! - July 3, 1996
Appreciation / Priestly Ordination / National Holidays / 1996 Graduates / Happy Wedding! / Appointments
Together to the Year 2000 - June 26, 1996
Brief Evaluation / We Have Remembered / Three Suggestions / Sharing the Word of God / Family Prayer / The Sunday Gathering
An Unforgettable Congress - June 12, 1996
Special Homecomings / An Essential Memory / "Don't Be Afraid! Open Up!" / A Personal and Community Experience
"Do This in Memory of Me" - June 5, 1996
Eucharistic Congresses / The Restigouche Deanery Awaits You / Renewal and Celebrations / Corpus Christi Sunday / Thanks and Outlook
Necessity To Prepare the Changes - May 29, 1996
Attachments Shown / The Departure of Jesus / A Huge Worksite / A Garden To Cultivate / Building Up the Body of Christ
A Message for the Separated and Divorced - May 22, 1996
We Are Not Here to Judge You / You Are Always Members of the Church / Services Offered to You / Family Pastoral Ministry / Social Ministry / Pastoral Ministry / Maintaining the Ideal of Indissolubility
St. Martin of Restigouche: Energetic People - May 15, 1996
Religious Hospitallers of St. Joseph / Farms, Businesses, and Homes / Sacramental Initiation / Cellule-Jeunesse / A Major Symbol
Priests in a Changing Church and Society - May 8, 1996
In the Midst of Change / Only for That... / Closely Associated to the Episcopal Ministry / Bonds of Reciprocity
The Bishop's Faithful Collaborators - May 1, 1996
What Is Most Important? / A Spirit "That Makes Us Strong, Loving and Wise" / The Blessed Day of Our Ordination / A Deep Spiritual Life
Generous Commitments - April 24, 1996
World Vocation Sunday / Priests' Annual Retreat / Priestly Ordination / First Eucharistic Congress
St-Jean-Baptiste: A Hope-Filled People! - April 17, 1996
Gratitude to the Filles de Marie-de-l'Assomption / Women of Hope / Links of Friendship and Hope / At the Service of the Word and the Community / A Hidden Treasure
Marvel, Gratitude, and Solidarity - April 10, 1996
Edmundston-Mexico Mission / "Stabat Mater" / Chrism Mass / Routes of the World, Path of Christ / Msgr. George Travers
Wonders Are Still Done at Kedgwick! - March 20, 1996
By Your Riches Maintain Their Courage / World of Youth / The World of Workers / The World of the Elderly and the Sick / A Community Capable of Looking After Itself / Essential Collaborators
St. Quentin, A Very Lively Parish! - March 13, 1996
Unforgettable Days / Friday, February 23 / Saturday, February 24 / Sunday, February 25 / An Unfinished Visit / Appreciation and Blessing
A Profound Gratitude to Women - March 6, 1996
Landmark Precedents / Woman Taken Up with Justice Issues / In Difficult Times / New Challenges
Called by Name - February 27, 1996
What Would You Have Me Do? / If You Hear... / Open Doors at the Seminary / Admission Criteria for the Seminary / Family-Seminary, Parish-Seminary
Now Is the Acceptable Time! - February 21, 1996
Lent In the Restigouche / Pastoral Visitation / Basic Attitudes / A Stimulating Programme / Share Lent
Letter to Couples - February 14, 1996
Love Is of God / Dignity of Marriage / The Wedding Guest / An Important Mission / A Mission of Love
The Edmundston Diocese's Financial Situation - February 7, 1996
A Great Follow-Up / A Difficult Budget Balance / The Diocesan Centre / In Search of New Revenue / The Group of One Thousand
Congratulations to Our Young People! - January 10, 1996
Terrific Solidarity / Missionary Solidarity / Young People on Radio / Confirmees Who Edify Me / Amazing Letters / A Young Person's Prayer
Already Two Years among You! - January 3, 1996
Proclaiming the Word of God / Celebrating the Sacraments / Governing the People of God / Other Tasks Await Us