From the Vineyard

From the Vineyard

Newsletter No. 333 – June 19, 2026

THIS IS THE 333RD EDITION OF FROM THE VINEYARD, and it will be the final one, as I conclude my service as bishop here and prepare for the Mass of Installation in London on June 29th. Thanks for reading this newsletter over the years, which has been my weekly attempt at a roundup of news about the Church in the Diocese of Peterborough and beyond.

OUR NEW DIOCESAN WEBSITE LAUNCHES THIS COMING MONDAY! It occurs to me that the current one commenced just as I was arriving in Peterborough, and after nine years we were due for a new look and some new features. Be sure to drop by and check out our new website: as we work out any kinks in the coming weeks feel free to let us know of any broken links or other challenges.

THE WORK OF OUR INDIGENOUS RECONCILIATION FUND COMMITTEE has been something to celebrate in recent years. You can find a full, detailed report about the projects that have been funded, all aligned with the goals established by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops in consultation with Indigenous leaders. Worthwhile ventures were funded at many First Nations communities, the Friendship Centers in Peterborough and Parry Sound, Trent University and Fleming Collegde. I offer my sincere thanks to IRF Committee and especially to those members representing Indigenous communities, who were instrumental in evaluating and supporting projects that would promote, healing, education, culture and reconciliation.

I WAS IN OTTAWA TO ATTEND THE MEETING OF THE PERMANENT COUNCIL of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops this week. I have been privileged to sit on this Council since 2023, a group that oversees the general work of the Bishops’ Conference. These are hectic days but, as the Council only meets in person once a year, I thought I should try to be there. These are always interesting meetings dealing with a range of topics impacting the life of the Church in Canada.

WEDNESDAY NEXT WEEK IS MOVING DAY for the priests of the diocese – and, as it turns out, for yours truly! Please keep in your prayer all those affected by the clergy transfers this year, priests and parish communities. May the transitions be smooth, the welcomes be warm and may God bless these new beginnings.

SUNDAY IS FATHERS’ DAY and a day to be thankful for all that dads and granddads do for their families. I also take the opportunity to thank the “priest Fathers” of our diocese, with whom it has been my distinct privilege to serve these past nine years.

Fraternally,

+Daniel

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