The Goodshepherd Pastoral Unit

06/01/2026

Cell Tower Construction Update. Construction of the new cell tower on our property is progressing well. Today, the tower structure was delivered to the site. The foundation work is nearly complete and is being prepared for installation. Construction team plans to install and erect the entire tower next week, marking a major milestone in the project. Once completed, the tower will help improve cellular coverage and communication services in the area. We as a St. Francis of Assisi community are proud to be part of this important project.

05/28/2026

Hope to see you there!

05/28/2026

Today we had two very special guests at our office: our newly appointed pastor, Fr. Christian, and our good friend, Antoinette Perry. If you need a good coffee or a listening ear, come visit us! 😍🤗🙏

05/28/2026

Congratulations to our good parishioner and brother Knight, Wally Kowalchuk.

05/27/2026

Magnifica Humanitas (Latin for "Magnificent Humanity") is the first papal encyclical of Pope Leo XIV, officially signed on May 15, 2026, and released by the Holy See on May 25, 2026. Subtitled "On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence," the 42,300-word open letter applies Catholic social teaching to the moral, ethical, and societal challenges brought on by the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI).

http://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/encyclicals/documents/20260515-magnifica-humanitas.html

05/27/2026

Enjoy the New Bulletin: May 31, 2026

05/25/2026

05/25/2026

We are pleased to announce Rev. Fr. Christian Mbara as a new shepherd of our pastoral unit. Congratulations 👏
Fr. Christian shares a little bit about himself with the Catholic faithful of Prince Edward Island:
I am Rev. Fr. Christian Mbara, a priest of the Diocese of Okigwe, Nigeria, ordained on August 11, 2007. I am 51 years old and have over eighteen years of experience in parish and diocesan ministry.
In my home diocese, I have served in various pastoral and administrative capacities, including as parish priest, cathedral administrator, and dean of two deaneries, contributing significantly to pastoral leadership and diocesan coordination.
In addition to my ministerial responsibilities, my hobbies include goalkeeping, prayer, singing, reading and care for the sick. I am grateful for the opportunity to continue my priestly pastoral ministry in the Diocese of Charlottetown and look forward to serving the faithful with dedication and fidelity.
My favourite saint is St. Alphonsus Ligouri because of his emphasis on conscience, mercy and God’s love.

05/24/2026

If you’re interested in what Monday mornings look like in our office, take a look at the photo.

05/23/2026

Today (May 23, 2026) we rejoice as Seth, Evangeline, and Kornelia were welcomed into full communion with the Catholic Church through the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation. We warmly congratulate them and pray that God may continue to bless and guide them always.