Religious
New Minister For Saint Andrews United Church
Saint Andrew’s United Church in Blackville invites you for worship on Sunday, January 3 at 11:00 am at the Church Hall, for the inaugural service lead by their new minister, Kathryn McIntosh. The service is open to everyone in the community: and it will be an informal Epiphany / New Beginnings celebration, with brunch and a…
Read MoreSt. Raphael’s Memory Tree Parish Fundraiser
St. Raphael’s Parish is hosting a church fundraiser in the form of a Memory Tree. A Christmas tree has been placed on the altar in memory of loved ones. Christmas bulbs to light the tree are available for purchase for $5 before and after Saturday evening and Sunday morning Masses, at the entrance of the…
Read MoreFormer Blackville Anglican Rector Becomes Catholic Priest
The number of Catholic priests in Canada has fallen sharply in recent decades, so any ordination is a rare event. But Friday’s example of the sacrament in Saint John was particularly unusual — because the new priest was surrounded by his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. “It’s something that I’ve wanted to happen for a…
Read MoreOur Lady of Mount Carmel Celebrates Annual Pilgrimage
Over hundred parishioners and visitors were in attendance today at Our Lady of Mount Carmel’s Annual Pilgrimage in Howard. The outdoor shrine Mass was celebrated by Bishop Robert Harris along with St. Raphael and Our Lady of Mount Carmel’s parish priest Father Joseph Okoko and Monsignor Joseph Woods of St. Bridget’s Parish in Renous. Following…
Read MoreCWL Celebrates Our Lady of Good Counsel Sunday
Local members of the Catholic Women’s League gathered this morning at St. Raphael’s Roman Catholic Church in Blackville to celebrate Our Lady of Good Counsel Sunday. Ladies from various Miramichi regional branches attended Mass at St. Raphael’s, followed by a reception at Father AA McKinnon Memorial Hall. Photos from the event are below. Click an…
Read MoreFormer Anglican Minister Douglas Barrett to Visit Blackville
The Anglican Parish of Derby and Blackville is hosting a “Meet & Greet” with Doug Barrett on Sunday, November 10 from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. The open house will be held at Trinity Hall, 295 Main Street, in Blackville. All are welcome to stop by for tea and a chat with Doug. Barrett, who is visiting…
Read MoreHoly Trinity Anglican Church Holds Parish Confirmation
On Sunday, November 3, seventeen young people celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation at Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Blackville.
The Most Reverend Claude W. Miller, Archbishop of Fredericton, led the service alongside Father Gerry Laskey.
Read MoreSisters Bring New Life to Old Trinity
How did an old country church from Blackville become known as the oldest chapel in Oklahoma? Find out how two sisters from America brought new life to “Old Trinity”.
Read MoreLocal Church Celebrates 175 Years
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Howard celebrated its 175th anniversary at a special outdoor mass on Sunday, July 22. The Annual Shrine Mass (Healing Mass) was celebrated by Bishop Robert Harris and well attended by other clergy, parishioners and visitors. On July 19, 1987 Most Reverand J. Edward Troy, Bishop of Saint John,…
Read MoreFogan to Receive CWL Life Membership
Saint Raphael’s Roman Catholic Church in Blackville is pleased to announce that parishioner Marion Fogan will be receiving her Life Membership in the Catholic Women’s League. Marion will be receiving her award at the Diocese of Saint John’s Catholic Women’s League Annual Convention being held in Fredericton on May 5, 2012. Marion, who is currently…
Read More