2022 Nominations

Effective July 1, 2022

After consultation and review of the needs of the parishes and the Diocese as well as the priests, we, Daniel JODOIN, by the Grace of God and the Authority of the Apostolic See, Bishop of Bathurst, decree that :

Father Marcel Lagacé assigned as priest to the Marie L'Immaculée parish which include the Christian communities of Paquetville, Notre-Dame des Érables, Saint-Léolin, Maisonnette, GrandeAnse , he will reside at the rectory of the Christian community of Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys in Saint-Léolin.

Father Régent Landry is named administrator of the parishes of Marie-Étoile-de-la-Mer which include the Christian communities of Brantville, Rivière-du-Portage, Saint-Irénée, Sheila and Tracadie, and of Saint-François-d’Assise which include the Christian communities of Lagacéville, Lavillette and Néguac. Not withstanding his other assigned duties.

Father Jean Bosco Gatera is named collaborator to the parishes of Marie-Étoile-de-la-Mer which include the Christian communities of Brantville, Rivière-du-Portage, Saint-Irénée, Sheila and Tracadie, and of Saint-François-d’Assise which include the Christian communities of Lagacéville, Lavillette and Néguac.

Father Célestin Mageza is named collaborator to the parishes of Marie-Étoile-de-la-Mer which include the Christian communities of Brantville, Rivière-du-Portage, Saint-Irénée, Sheila and Tracadie, and of Saint-François-d’Assise which include the Christian communities of Lagacéville, Lavillette et Néguac.

Father Etienne Ramsès Same is named collaborator to the parishes of Marie-Étoile-de-la-Mer which include the Christian communities of Brantville, Rivière-du-Portage, Saint-Irénée, Sheila and Tracadie, and of Saint-François-d’Assise which include the Christian communities of Lagacéville, Lavillette et Néguac.

Father Jean Pierre Ntabwoba is named joint administrator of the parishes of Marie L'Immaculée which include the Christian communities of Paquetville, Notre-Dame des Érables, Saint-Léolin, Maisonnette and Grande-Anse, and of Saint-Jean-Eudes which include the Christian communities of Bas-Caraquet, Bertrand, Caraquet and Saint-Simon. He will reside at the rectory in Caraquet.

Father Blaise Wito Mwaruro is named assistant priest of the parishes of Marie L'Immaculée which include the Christian communities of Paquetville, Notre-Dame des Érables, Saint-Léolin, Maisonnette and Grande-Anse, and of Saint-Jean-Eudes which include the Christian communities of Bas-Caraquet, Bertrand, Caraquet and Saint-Simon. He will reside at the rectory in Caraquet.

Father Paulin Clovis Fodjou Wamba is named assistant priest of the parishes of Marie L'Immaculée which include the Christian communities of Paquetville, Notre-Dame des Érables, Saint-Léolin, Maisonnette and Grande-Anse, and of Saint-Jean-Eudes which include the Christian communities of Bas-Caraquet, Bertrand, Caraquet and Saint-Simon. He will reside at the rectory in Caraquet.

+Daniel Jodoin
Bishop of  Bathurst

April 14th, 2022

Our Bishop's Easter Message

« Wasn't it like a fire burning in us when he talked to us on the road and explained the Scriptures to us? »
 
What a beautiful encounter the disciples of Emmaus had with the risen Christ! A decisive encounter that changed their lives forever! Thanks to Christ, a new burst of life, love and hope overwhelmed them and definitively drove out the darkness in which they found themselves imprisoned.
 
We too have encountered the risen Christ in our lives! Like them, our heart feels enflamed to hear his Word and to commune of his Body and his Blood during our Eucharist.
 
We are also doubly blessed because the risen Christ continues to come to us every day to work wonders within us.
 
This is the joy that dwells in us as Disciples of Christ! A joy that we want to share with our brothers and sisters throughout the Easter season.
 
YES, the love of God was stronger than death thanks to the Resurrection of Christ and nothing can separate us from those we love!
 
In the footsteps of the disciples of Emmaus, let us continue to proclaim with conviction:
 
« It's true ! The risen Lord appeared to Peter and the disciples at Emmaus!  
He really came back to life! He is still with us today! We met him! »

Happy Easter,
+Daniel Jodoin, your Bishop
 

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