Diocese of Saint John

06/12/2026

❤️ Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus ❤️

This Friday, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus—a feast that reminds us of the boundless love, mercy, and compassion of Christ for every person.

The image of the Sacred Heart points to the heart of Jesus, pierced for our sake and burning with love for humanity. It is a powerful reminder that God is not distant or indifferent to our struggles; He knows us, loves us, and continually invites us into a deeper relationship with Him.

The devotion to the Sacred Heart was given special prominence through the visions of Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque in the 17th century and continues to inspire Catholics around the world to trust in Christ's mercy and to respond to His love with hearts transformed by faith.

As we celebrate this beautiful solemnity, let us pray:
"Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in You."

Join us as we honour the Sacred Heart and give thanks for the immeasurable love of Christ, who calls each of us to find rest in His heart.

06/12/2026

🙏 MEMORIAL MASS & CONSECRATION TO THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY 🙏

Join Bishop Riesbeck on Saturday, June 13, at 12:00 noon at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception for a special Memorial Mass, concluding with an Act of Consecration as we re-entrust ourselves, our families, our Diocese, and our world to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

All are warmly invited to attend this prayerful gathering as we seek Our Lady's intercession and protection.

📅 Saturday, June 13
🕛 12:00 noon
📍 Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

"Behold your mother." (John 19:27)

06/10/2026

"A decade has passed since Bill C-14 received Royal Assent on 17 June 2016, legalizing euthanasia and assisted su***de across Canada, and permitting eligible adults, under specified conditions, to access what is legally termed “Medical Assistance in Dying” (“MAID”). As we mark this sobering anniversary, the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (CCCB) Standing Committee for Family and Life invites the Catholic faithful and all people of goodwill to voice renewed concern about “MAID,” to remain steadfast in opposing euthanasia and assisted su***de, to pray for the conversion of hearts and minds away from this practice, and to be present to persons who are sick and vulnerable."

https://www.cccb.ca/letter/statement-by-the-standing-committee-for-family-and-life-to-the-catholic-faithful-in-canada-and-all-people-of-good-will-voicing-concern-and-calling-for-prayers-on-the-10th-anniversary-of-euthanasia-and/

06/10/2026

"Une décennie s’est écoulée depuis que le projet de loi C-14 a reçu la sanction royale le 17 juin 2016, légalisant l’euthanasie et le su***de assisté dans tout le pays et permettant aux adultes admissibles, sous certaines conditions, d’accéder à ce que la loi appelle l’« aide médicale à mourir » (AMM). En ce triste anniversaire, le Comité permanent de la Conférence des évêques catholiques du Canada (CECC) pour la famille et la vie convie les fidèles catholiques et toutes les personnes de bonne volonté à exprimer une fois de plus leur inquiétude face à l’« AMM », à demeurer fermes dans leur opposition à l’euthanasie et au su***de assisté, à prier pour que les cœurs et les esprits se détournent de cette pratique, et à être présents auprès des personnes malades et vulnérables."

Déclaration du Comité permanent pour la famille et la vie adressée aux fidèles catholiques du Canada et à toutes les personnes de bonne volonté exprimant notre inquiétude et appelant à la prière à l’occasion du 10e anniversaire de l’euthanasie et du su***de assisté (« AMM »)

06/08/2026

Bishop Riesbeck’s homily for the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) is available on our YouTube channel, https://youtu.be/3L37Ep7k9NI?si=ZoIzvVXBu7hrNovH.

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06/07/2026

Beginning in approximately 30 minutes there will be a procession at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception for the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Jesus (Corpus Christi). Please note: the hospital parking lot is open for additional parking if necessary (access via Golding Street).

CORPUS CHRISTI EUCHARISTIC PROCESSION - All are invited to join us at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception for the celebration of the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ. On Sunday, June 7, immediately following the 10:00 a.m. Mass, a Eucharistic Procession will take place, proceeding prayerfully around the Cathedral block as a public witness to our faith in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. The procession will conclude with Benediction, followed by the 12:00 noon Mass celebrated by Bishop Riesbeck. “I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats of this bread will live forever.” (John 6:51) All are welcome—come and be part of this beautiful expression of our Catholic faith.

Please note: in the event of inclement weather, the procession will take place inside the church.

06/05/2026

🏛️ Corpus Christi Weekend – Cathedral Restoration Collection 🏛️

On the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ (June 6-7), our parishes will take up the annual collection for the Cathedral Restoration.

Your generous gifts—whether one-time donations, securities, bequests, or planned giving—help preserve our Mother Church for generations to come.

💌 How to Give:

Use your parish envelopes marked “Cathedral Restoration”

Donate online: dioceseofsaintjohn.org/donations

Questions? Contact our Finance Department: [email protected]

Thank you for helping safeguard this historic and sacred space! 🙏

Led by the Holy Spirit through the Gospel and the Eucharist, we are called to raise up disciples who are joyfully living out the mission, proclaiming the Good News and making disciples of others. We count on your prayerful support for all efforts that build up the Kingdom of God in our diocese. If y...

06/05/2026

We ask you to join us in lifting Isagani Andover Jr, in prayer. He will be Instituted to the Ministry of Acolyte this Saturday, June 6, 4:00 pm at St. Stephen Church in St Stephen, as he continues formation for the Permanent Diaconate.

Please continue to hold all of permanent diaconate candidates and their families in your prayers.

06/05/2026

First Friday Masses will be celebrated this Friday in all regions of our diocese. We have compiled this guide for Mass times and locations for those wishing to participate in this devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Our Lady’s First Saturday Masses also take place in all regions this weekend. Join us on Saturday, June 6 , as we pray for diocesan renewal, vocations to the priesthood and religious life, and for the strengthening of the family as the domestic church.

We are also pleased to invite ALL to join in Saturday, June 6th at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception for a pilgrimage in honour of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. A special day filled with prayer, devotions, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Reconciliation and the Pilgrimage Mass. In honor of the Jubilee year of St. Francis, relics of St. Francis and St. Clare will be available for veneration.