News & Announcements


30 SEP 2026

October, the Month Dedicated to the Holy Rosary

The rosary is a traditional, Scripture-based Catholic prayer sequence centered on meditating on the lives of Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary. It uses a string of beads to keep track of the prayers as they are recited. History of the Rosary Core Prayers of the Rosary The rosary combines vocal prayer with mental meditation. […]

30 SEP 2026

Pope Leo XIV’s Prayer Intention for October

Pope Leo XIV Prayer Intention for the Month of October October: For mental health ministry Let us pray that mental health ministry be established throughout the Church, helping to overcome the stigma and discrimination of persons with mental illnesses.

03 AUG 2026

Recollecting: Accompanying the preparation of the local Church’s evaluation Assembly

The General Secretariat of the Synod published “Recollecting: Accompanying the preparation of the local Church’s evaluation Assembly.“ “Evaluation is not a technical exercise, but an experience of gratitude and truth. Recollecting means recognizing what the Lord has brought to maturity in the journey of our communities and allowing ourselves to be guided towards the next […]

01 AUG 2026

Pope Leo XIV’s Prayer Intention for August

PRAYER INTENTION August: For evangelization in the city Let us pray that in large cities, often marked by anonymity and loneliness, we find new ways to proclaim the Gospel and discover creative paths to build community.

01 AUG 2026

August, the Month of the Immaculate Heart of Mary

The Catholic Church traditionally dedicates the month of August to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. This devotion focuses on her inner life, her pure love for God, her maternal care for people, and her union with Jesus Christ. Meaning of the Devotion History and Context Marian Feast Days in August Let us pray … O […]

27 JUL 2026

Peterborough Campus Ministry

Welcome to the new chaplain for campus ministry – Fr. Adam Pantaleo. “If you are a Trent University or Fleming College student, you belong here! Whether it’s attending Sunday Mass at St. Peter-in-Chains Cathedral, joining a faith study group on campus, or visiting the McCloskey Campus Ministry Centre (376 Rubidge St), please don’t hesitate to […]

02 JUL 2026

Bishop Miehm appointed as Apostolic Administrator

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Most Reverend Bishop Daniel Miehm as the APOSTOLIC ADMINISTRATOR for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Peterborough until a new bishop is appointed. In the Catholic Church, an Apostolic Administrator is a temporary leader appointed directly by the Pope to run a diocese. Think of this role as a “caretaker” or […]