Diocesan Communiqué – January 9/10, 2024

January 10, 2024

Lectio Divina is a contemplative praying of Scripture. We will meet on Zoom every Thursday, from January 11 to April 25 (10:30-11:45 AM) to reflect upon the upcoming Sunday Gospel. No fee. Contact Sister Joan at drjoancsm@gmail.com


Beginning January 22, 2024 (6:30-8:30 p.m.) a book study on “Return to the Root: Reflections on the Inner Life” by Joyce Rupp will be held on Zoom. Until December, the group will meet on the fourth Monday of each month, excluding July and August. To register email Lynn DeLong at lynndelong284@gmail.com by January 16.

Christian Meditation, the prayer of the heart, opens us to the presence of God in the silence and stillness of the present moment. Sessions will be held on Zoom on Tuesdays from January 16 to April 30 from 7-8 pm. No fee. To register, contact karenyogapei@gmail.com.

The Blessed Virgin Mary

May 16– 26, 2024: Pilgrimage to Medjugorje where Our Lady has been appearing daily for 42 years. Cost of $3570 includes all airport taxes, security, fuel surcharges, airfare from the Moncton/Halifax, (twin or triple) accommodation, daily breakfast & dinner and experienced local guide. (Optional single room supplement, $250/p. INFO: Hector Caissie at hectorcaissie@gmail.com or 506-857-2295.

The PEI Catholic Girls Bursary which is administered by the PEI Provincial Catholic Women League of Canada (CWL) is available to PEI Catholic Girls and Women attending College or University Institutions and is open to applicants for 2024. Completed applications can be sent by regular mail or electronically to the address on the application. The deadline to apply is January 31, 2023. here is the link to the application: https://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/PEl-CATHOLIC-GIRLS-BURSARY-APPLICATION-2024-002.pdf

 The Annual General Retreat at Our Lady of Hope Retreat Centre will be held January 19-21, 2024.  This year’s retreat director is Fr. Walter Flynn and the theme is “A Journey from Christ’s Suffering to Our Suffering.”  The cost for the retreat is $215 per person / $325 per couple.  Register with Martin or Earla at the Centre:  902-621-1952 or ourladyofhope@gmail.com.  

Heart-of-The-Matter Marriage Preparation course will be offered on Jan 26/27, 2024 in Charlottetown. If you are getting married in the Catholic Church, please enquire about this requirement for preparation. Email Pat at patricia.wiedemer@outlook.com. Registration required.