“Do not fear, only believe.” “Your faith has made you well.” These two phrases, spoken by Jesus in today’s Gospel, remind us of the importance of faith and belief...[read more]
Congratulations to Deacon Paul Bezaire, who has been named the Director of Permanent Deacons for the Diocese of London. Deacon Paul will remain with our Family of Parishes in...[read more]
As part of our common prayer together, Fr. Leo, Fr. Jim, and I usually spend a bit of time each week reading and reflecting on the Gospel for the...[read more]
There’s something intriguing about the Parables that Jesus uses to teach his followers about the Kingdom of God. On the surface, they describe circumstances, events, and realities that the...[read more]
Each year, as the Church celebrates the Feast of Corpus Christi, we are given a chance to reflect on the nature of the Eucharist, and it’s importance in our...[read more]
This Spring, Heavenly Rest has been undertaking several construction projects at Assumption Cemetery. The work includes: The addition of a drainage tapping into the city's system on...[read more]
I am shocked and profoundly saddened by the horrifying discovery of the remains of at least 215 children at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School on the Tk'emlúps te...[read more]
Now that the Easter Season has concluded, we once again find ourselves back in “Ordinary Time.” This season gets its name, not because it’s “ordinary” or “boring,” but rather...[read more]
Dear Parishioners of St. Alphonsus, We have received word from the Diocese of London that St. Alphonsus Church is a beneficiary of the estate of our former Pastor, Fr. Francis...[read more]
It’s no accident that the Holy Spirit is depicted as tongues of fire and a strong driving wind in today’s first reading. The fire represents the zeal with which...[read more]
