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…

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St. 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…

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Former 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…

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Our 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…

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CWL 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…

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Local Church Celebrates 175 Years

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Howard, NB, Canada

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,…

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Fogan to Receive CWL Life Membership

Blackville's Marion Fogan receives 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…

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