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NEWS FROM THE DIOCESAN SERVICES - March 15, 2022
NOMINATION
Mr. René Laprise, d.p., has been appointed, by Bishop Paul-André Durocher, as Executive Director of the Fondation Novatio. Since February 21, he has been working part-time as diocesan bursar as well part-time as director of Novatio.
The Archdiocese of Gatineau created the Fondation Novatio as result of the diocesan synodal journey. Many parishes in the diocese could no longer ensure the mission of the Church in their communities in an autonomous way because of the significant decrease in financial and human resources. Bishop Paul-André launched the Fondation Novatio, after consulting with diocesan women and men, in order to support the pastoral and missionary impetus of Christian communities, movements and the diocesan team. Novatio's main objective is to support the financing of activities and projects, to give back the pastoral and missionary breath, to develop a philanthropic culture in our local Church. As a tool to promote innovative pastoral and missionary services and projects, the Fondation Novatio promotes the evangelical values of partnership, social solidarity, respect and equity, care for creation, creativity, transparency and integrity.
RESOURCES FOR LENT 2022
- Online retreats
Lent in 3 Minutes - video - What's the Purpose of Lent? - video
- Lent for Kids - video
- Family Ideas
INFO SYNOD - Site Web
MESSAGE FOR THE BEGINNING OF LENT IN LINE WITH THE SYNOD
For all questions you can reach André Inkel by email inkela@diocesegatineau.org or by phone at 819.771.8391, ext. 300.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO FIND OUT ABOUT RETREATS AND ACTIVITIES IN FRENCH?
In this English version of the diocesan bulletin, we share information relevant to our English-speaking parishioners. If you want to find out about retreats and resources available in French only, you might want to also subscribe to the French Infolettre. You can sign up here.
THE FONDATION NOVATIO WILL HOLD AN INFORMATION SESSION ON ITS MISSION
The Novatio Foundation will offer four information sessions in the pastoral regions of the diocese in April and May. Founded by the Archdiocese of Gatineau, the Novatio Foundation's mission is to support innovative pastoral projects with an evangelical perspective for the excluded, the poor and the disadvantaged in our communities, isolated seniors, Aboriginals, immigrants, families and youth. The funds will allow for the enhancement of activities, projects and renewed services for the pastoral and missionary impulse emanating from the movements, parishes and the diocesan team.
Session in the English-speaking pastoral area: Saturday, May 7, 2022, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
PARISH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR 2021
Thank you to those parishes that have already sent in their financial statements for the year 2021, as required by the Fabrique Act. Parishes are invited to send in their documents as soon as possible. This document is of great importance in assessing the full extent of the impact of the Covid-19 health crisis on the finances of the parishes and the diocese. The 2021 financial statement submission form is available in Word, PDF and Excel formats at Extranet section.
NEWS FROM THE PARISHES AND MOVEMENTS
JOB OFFER - Archdiocese of Ottawa–Cornwall
Job Title: Director of French Mission & Pastoral Services
Reports to: Archbishop's Delegate for Mission & Pastoral Services.
Direct Reports: Coordinators of French Pastoral Services and Administrative Assistants
CANADIANS CHANGING THE WORLD
Development and Peace is a national solidarity movement committed to social justice that addresses current global issues related to community development and humanitarian assistance around the world.
Members mobilize in extensive education, advocacy and fundraising campaigns to bring about change in Canada that will have a positive impact on people.
Who benefits from the funds raised?
Local communities and partners responsible for education, training, humanitarian aid projects etc.
To participate in building a more humane world, join the movement in the fight for human dignity putting "People and Planet First".
ANNOUNCEMENTS/INVITATIONS TO SHARE
This section is for the sharing of announcements/invitations from parishes and movements in the diocese. If you have an activity to share or advertise, please send a note to Bozica Domitrovic on Friday before the newsletter release.
CONTACT
BOZICA DOMITROVIC, Communication technician
domitrovicb@diocesegatineau.org / Telephone: 819 771-8391, ext. 308
ADRESSE
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