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.
Peace and Joy throughout 2007! - December 27, 2006 Ad Limina Visit, and 2006 Congress / Pope John XXIII's Ten Commandments of Serenity / Peacemakers / A New Year's Blessing
We Want to Walk with Jesus - December 20, 2006
More than a Living Manger Scene / A Gift to You / "I Followed Jesus" / Prayer of an Ex-Prisoner of War / Discovering the Presence of Jesus
Canadian Bishops' Annual Meeting - November 8, 2006
An Impressive Evaluation / 2008 Eucharistic Congress / Cardinal Ouellet's Visit / The Church's Social Doctrine / Development and Peace
Congratulations, Bishop Dionne! - November 1, 2006
October 23, 1993 / A More Than Active Retirement / A Man of Prayer and of the Word / Bishop Dionne's Charism / With Our Brother Knights / Bravo!
What do You Say about Your Baptism? (5) - October 18, 2006
A Treasure Chest of Seeds / In the Faith of the Church / The Road to Truth / On the Road with Christ
What do You Say about Your Baptism? (4) - October 11, 2006
"Welcome into the Family!" / Priceless Treasure / Sign of Tenderness / A Shared Life / Chosen for a Mission
What do You Say about Your Baptism? (3) - October 4, 2006
Daily Commitment / Working at Building the Kingdom / A Divine Colouring / The Greatest Inheritance
Meeting of the Atlantic Bishops - September 20, 2006
Nearly One Million Catholics / A Rich History / Mission of Evangelisation / Meeting in Rome, in May / Main Concerns / New EAE Executive
"Leaven" in the Political Life - September 13, 2006
Not A Big "Yeast" / Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church / Being Leaven in Political Life... / Mass for the Lay People / A Demanding Mission / A Few Guidelines / A Few Reminders
A Message to Our Young People - September 6, 2006
Young People of Ours / Dear Young People / A Message That Crosses the Centuries / A Desire for Communion / Message of Love
"See How They Are Happy" - August 30, 2006
A Wonderful Directive / Source of Contagion / Bearers of Joy / Serving the Word / Being Taught by the Word
For the September 18, 2006 Election - August 23, 2006
Hopes / Prayer / Vatican Council II / A Difficult and Noble Art / Politics and the Church / Many Challenges / Evaluation and Vision
Mary, Cause of Our Joy - August 16, 2006
Marvels / Many Reasons / Marvel of the Resurrection / Marvel in Us / Promised for Glory / For a Good Pastoral Year
A Tribute to Father Yvon Ouellet (1935-2006) - August 9, 2006
Hymn to Hope / Sign and Gift of a Vocation / Called to Holiness / Revealer of the Face of Christ / Communion to the Sufferings of Christ
What do You Say about Your Baptism? (1) - July 26, 2006
Witnesses of Jesus / An Open Door on Hope / Everything is Possible / Committing Myself Still Further
Major Elements of Baptism (2) - July 12, 2006
A Fundamental Relationship with Christ / One Being with Christ / Raised with Christ / In the Hope of an Inheritance
Major Elements of Baptism (1) - July 5, 2006
What Does Christian Baptism Have to do with Human Life? / But then, what is this conversion? / The Most Beautiful Gift
The Baptismal Call (2) - June 28, 2006
"Called by the Father" / "United to Jesus" / "Energised by the Spirit" / "Sent into the World"
The Baptismal Call (1) - June 21, 2006
The Wonders of God / Outline of this Pastoral Letter / A Heritage to Discover and Share / Distress Call / Covenant
Third "ad Limina" Visit - June 14, 2006
"The Splendour of Truth" / Churches of Communion / Reviving Our Passion for Evangelisation / Monday, May 22, 2006 / Pastoral Meetings / Fraternal Visit
Joys and Sorrows in the Beloved Edmundston Diocesan Church (4) - June 7, 2006
10. Parish Pastoral Teams / 11. Committed Laity / 12. Youth Ministry Teams / 13. Atmosphere of Communion / 14. The Heritage of Our Elders / 15. The Quality of Our Institutions / An Enumeration to be Continued / Hymn of Thanksgiving
Joys and Sorrows in the Beloved Edmundston Diocesan Church (3) - May 31, 2006
1. The Kindness of People / 2. Preaching / 3. Family-based Catechetics / 4. Mass Media / 5. The People's Piety / 6. The People's Generosity / 7. Devotion to the Eucharist / 8. Devotion to Mary / 9. The Availability of Our Priests
Joys and Sorrows in the Beloved Edmundston Diocesan Church (2) - May 24, 2006
5. Disappearance of Traditional Values / 6. The Treatment of the Church / 7. 20% Attendance at Sunday Celebrations / 8. Dechristianisation and Religious Ignorance / 9. The Disappearance of Religious Movements / 10. The Decrease in Vocations / Challenges to Pick Up
Clergy Appointments in the Diocese of Edmundston - May 11, 2006
Thanks and Regrets / Diocesan Level / At the Parish Level / Upper Madawaska Pastoral Zone / Edmundston Pastoral Zone / Grand Falls Pastoral Zone / Restigouche Pastoral Zone / Southern Victoria Pastoral Zone
His Mystery Enlightens Our Life - May 3, 2006
Martha, Mary, and Lazarus / The Call of the Apostles / The Rich Young Man / Caiaphas the "Prophet"
From the Gospel to the Gospels - April 26, 2006
People of Their Time / With Peter's Disciple / Words of Mercy / He Dwelt among Us / Other Precious Documents / Maran Atha
Holy Days throughout the Year! - April 19, 2006
Mysteries for the Holy Days / Joyful Mysteries / Luminous Mysteries / Sorrowful Mysteries / Glorious Mysteries
Things That Don't Make Sense - April 12, 2006
Political Situations / Social Situations / Judicial Situations / Religious Situations / A Major Directive
"Trustworthy Witnesses" - March 15, 2006
A Strong, Driving Wind / Diverse Communities / Gathering Communities / "I Am with You" / Our Religious Communities
Believable Witnesses - March 8, 2006
Truthful Witnesses / An Exceptional Letter / The Holy Spirit at Work / Who Is Jesus? / The Path to Happiness / Discovering Jesus
2006: A Special Lent - March 1, 2006
Getting Acquainted / Who Is He? / Survey in the Year 30 / An Uncommon Surprise / Time of Gratitude
Pastoral Orientation Congress for a New Evangelisation (5) - February 22, 2006
Witness of a Christian Life / Well-Adapted Preaching / Liturgy of the Word / Catechetical Instruction / Mass Media / Personal Contact / Sacramentalization / Popular Piety
Pastoral Orientation Congress for a New Evangelisation (3) - February 8, 2006
Springtime of the Church / "New Evangelisation" / Benedict XVI / Evangelisation Campaign / Four Missionary Directives / Zeal for One's Brothers and Sisters
Immigration and the Protection of Refugees - January 18, 2006
175 million migrants / 18% of Canadians / Increased difficulties / Sanctuary / Right to appeal / Separation of families / Migrant agricultural workers
Already Twelve Years with You! - January 4, 2006
The Choice of a Pope / College of Bishops / Bishop and Presbyterium / Bishop and People of God / The Body of Christ