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London North Central Catholic Family of Parishes
St. Michael's Parish | St. Peter's Cathedral Basilica​
St. Josephine Bakhita African & Caribbean Catholic Community
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CCCB Issues Statement on Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
The members of the Permanent Council of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) have issued a statement in response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The statement calls attention to the suffering population of Gaza, particularly children and the elderly, whose lives continue to be endangered due to the ongoing violence and severe deprivation, as well as to the mounting casualties on all sides. The members of the Permanent Council echo Pope Leo XIV’s recent statements about the war and they remind the faithful in Canada to fast and pray for lasting peace in the Holy Land.
Click here to read their full statement.
Mass for Victims & Survivors of
Clerical Sexual Abuse: September 11
Since 2016, parishes in our Diocese have marked the Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows with Mass for victims and survivors of clergy sexual abuse.
This year, we continue this tradition, praying for healing in our communities. Please join our Family of Parishes in prayer and solidarity as we offer a Mass on:
Thursday, September 11
7:00 PM at St. Michael’s Parish
(511 Cheapside Street)
Diocesan Council: Meet & Greet
Join us for an engaging evening with your Catholic Women's League London Diocesan Council. St. Michael’s and St. Peter’s CWL councils are hosting this Meet & Greet in the parish hall on Tuesday, September 16 at 7:00 PM.
Door opens at 6:30 PM for refreshments and visiting. The meeting offers fun quizzes, table discussion and a Q & A session. RSVP by Thursday, September 11 to Dorothy at 519 204-2931 / dorothysolomon41@gmail.com.
RCIA: Exploring the Catholic Faith
Are you an adult, not baptised, looking to explore the faith of the Catholic Church? Are you a baptised adult from a different denomination looking to further your relationship with Jesus through the Catholic Church?
Our church has a process called the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA), Initiation being the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. Through weekly gatherings we pray, share, reflect, and explore various themes and teachings of the Catholic church.
We will be holding an RCIA Information Night on Thursday September 18, 7:00—8:30 PM in theSt. Michael's Parish Hall
All are welcome to attend as you continue to explore your journey of faith!
Prayer Shawl Meeting: September 18
The September meeting for the Prayer Shawl Group will be September 18 from 7:00 PM until 8:30 PM at St Michael's Parish. All Knitters and Crocheters are encouraged to attend. See you then for some fun! Any questions please call Janice Vollmer at 519-690-0802.
Catholic Central High School 75th Anniversary: Saturday, September 20th
Join us in celebrating 75 years of faith, excellence, and tradition on Saturday, September 20th at 450 Dundas Street.
-Mass at St. Peter’s Cathedral: 12:00–1:00 PM
-Open House at CCH: 1:00–3:00 PM
Come celebrate the legacy of Ontario’s first Catholic high school (Grades 7–13) and the 25th anniversary of CCH’s International Baccalaureate Program—the first IB World School in Southwestern Ontario.
Visit www.cch.ldcsb.ca or www.ldcsb.ca for more details. Click HERE to view the official poster.
Regina Mundi Catholic College Open House: Saturday, September 27
Celebrate over 60 years of excellence in faith, learning, and community on Saturday, September 27, 9:00am - 3:00pm, at 5250 Wellington Road South! Events include community Mass, a silent auction, memorabilia for sale, and more! To view the official poster, click here, or visit https://rmc.ldcsb.ca.
Gathering on Homelessness
You are warmly invited to an evening on the urgent issue of homelessness in our community.
Monday, September 29 from 7:00–9:00 PM
St. Michael’s Parish Hall at 511 Cheapside Street
Guest Speaker: Dr. Abram Oudshoorn (Western University), expert in housing solutions and supportive care, will share personal stories, systemic insights, and local responses, followed by Q&A. (See more details here.)
Donations will support the St. Vincent de Paul London Particular Council Affordable Housing Project.
All are welcome. Please invite others to join this important evening of learning and discussion.
St. Michael’s SSVP
New Priest Chaplain for St. Josephine Bakhita Community
We are pleased to announce that Rev. Joseph Oghenejabor has been appointed as the new Priest-Chaplain for St. Josephine Bakhita African & Caribbean Community. Please join us in praying for Fr. Joseph and the community as they continue to grow together in faith and service.
Welcome, Fr. Joseph!
Cathedral Restoration Update
In this bulletin issue, you’ll find a special insert on our Cathe-dral Restoration; a journey of faith, history, and hope. Learn more about the vision, progress, and how your prayers and support help breathe new life into our Mother Church.
Click here for the PDF copy.
Volunteers Needed! Children's Liturgy
We’re excited to bring back Children’s Liturgy during the 10:00 AM Sunday Mass at St. Michael’s but we need your help to get started! We’re looking for adult and youth (high school students) volunteers who can commit to lead or assist in this ministry. With enough volunteers, the time commitment is just once a month.
If you’d like to help our youngest parishioners grow in their faith, please reach out to our Family and Youth Minister, Leigh Duckworth at lduckworth@dol.ca. Thank you for supporting this beautiful ministry!
Volunteers Needed! Pastoral Care Ministry to Elderly, Nursing Homes & Homebound
Do you feel called to serve Jesus by connecting with others within our Family of Parishes?
By offering an hour of your time each week, you can be an enormous blessing to the lonely and elderly in our faith community; eager to receive a visit or the Eucharist.
We invite you to consider this volunteer ministry.
For more information, please contact Sharon Hunt, Pastoral Minister, at 519-433-6689 ext. 201 or email shunt@dol.ca.
Mary: A Biblical Walk with the Blessed Mother
Journey through Mary’s life in this extraordinary study filmed in the Holy Land. Discover her joys, sorrows, and her powerful role in God’s kingdom, and in our lives today. See how Mary draws us closer to Christ and transforms our daily walk of faith.
Join us for Mary: A Biblical Walk with the Blessed Mother at St. Michael's Parish in the Hall for 8 sessions (in person) beginning Wednesday, September 24 until November 12 from 7:00 to 8:45 PM. A Zoom session is also available on Thursday afternoons beginning September 25 at 1:00 PM.
Option to purchase a workbook or access it online. Cost for the workbook is $35. Registration cut off is Sept 16/25.
For more information or to register for the study, email Gerarda at gjmsh3@gmail.com, call the parish 519-433-6689, or sign up on the sheet at church.
Faithcation 2025
Everyone 18 years of age and older is invited to FAITHCATION 2025 taking place at the Holy Family Retreat House in Oxley from Friday night, September 26 to Sunday, September 28.The theme of this year’s retreat is PILGRIMS OF HOPE - THE LEGACY OF POPE FRANCIS.
Come to relax, pray, and reflect on the gift of being faithful disciples in our world today. For more information, please contact Fr. John Jasica at jjasica@dol.ca. A poster is available at this link, and you can register at this link.
Pilgrimage Opportunity to Midland:
Saturday, October 4, 2025
Register now for a pilgrimage to the historic Martyrs’ Shrine, a Jubilee Year destination.
Date: October 4, 2025 (Saturday)
Cost: $70 (includes transportation & admission)
The day includes Mass, Stations of the Cross, Rosary, and time to explore the beautiful grounds. Bring a lunch or enjoy the Shrine restaurant.
Register at: https://sarniacatholic.ca/pilgrimages
Learn more about the Shrine: martyrs-shrine.com
Sacramental Preparation Registrations
Our Family of Parishes is now accepting registrations for the 2025-2026 Sacramental Preparation programs:
First Reconciliation & First Holy Communion – for baptised Catholic children in Grade 2 or above. Registration is now open!
Click here for more information.
Confirmation – for baptised Catholic students entering Grade 8 or above in September 2025. Registration is now open!
Click here for more information.
For full details and registration forms, visit our parish website using the links above. We look forward to journeying with your family!
St. Michael's CWL Newsletter
Are you looking to stay up to date with St. Michael's CWL? Be in the know about their upcoming events, celebrations and stories by checking out their newsletter!
Click here to read more.
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