OUR MISSION: Led by the Holy Spirit through the Gospel and the Eucharist, we are called to raise up disciples who are joyfully living out the mission, proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ, and making disciples of others.
OUR VISION: Led by the Holy Spirit, all the faithful (clergy, consecrated and lay) have a deep and personal relationship with Jesus and his Church; all parishes are welcoming, invitational and vibrant communities where people are evangelized, discipled, and missioned to go and make disciples of others (Matthew 28:19-20).
In this year of prayer in preparation for the Jubilee 2025, may the reality of the risen Jesus resonate in our hearts and propel us into the world as missionary disciples eager to share the joy of the Gospel with all we encounter along our way.
En cette année de prière préparatoire au Jubilé 2025, que la réalité de Jésus ressuscité résonne dans nos coeurs et nous propulse dans le monde en tant que disciples missionnaires désireux de partager la joie de l'Évangile avec tous ceux et celles que nous rencontrons sur notre chemin.
In thanksgiving for a life well-lived, the Diocese of Saint John, and the family of the Reverend Maurice Rene Swift, retired priest, announce his peaceful death at the Saint John Regional Hospital on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Born in Minto, N.B, on August 9, 1937, Father Swift was the son of the late Victor and Madeline (Cullen) Swift. He was raised in Minto, where he attended local schools. He attended St. Thomas University (BA) and St. Francis Xavier where he obtained his M.Ed. He spent many years teaching in local schools and on Fogo Island, Newfoundland.
The work of Synodality continues! Dioceses are being invited to reflect on the Synthesis Report published in October 2023, and to prepare contributions for the final Synod session in October 2024. The Holy See has requested that these reflection sessions involve a more focused number of participants to reflect on specific themes from the Synthesis Report that are of particular relevance to the local Church. These more focused discussions build upon the broad consultation of the earlier Synod on Synodality listening events held in 2022. Please see Bishop Riesbeck's letter to the faithful for more on our diocesan work towards Synodality and pray for all who will participate in the upcoming Synod Reflection Sessions.