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NEWS AND UPDATES:
34th WORLD DAY OF THE SICK
On 27 January 2025, the Vatican released Pope Leo XIV's message for the 34th World Day of the Sick, which will be celebrated on Wednesday, 11 February 2025, liturgical memorial of Our Lady of Lourdes. This year’s theme for World Day of the Sick is “‘The compassion of the Samaritan: loving by bearing another's pain.’” For more information: CCCB Media Release and resources Classroom activities (elementary and high school) Download prayer card (pdf) Our Lady of Lourdes Novena (beginning Feb 2nd) The story of Our Lady of Lourdes Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick: The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick will be offered at Masses on February 11th where there is a priest. For more information about this sacrament and to request it, please contact your local Catholic church.
CCCB SUPPORT FOR BILL C-218
Protecting persons with mental illness The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) has issued a public statement in support of Bill C-218 (which seeks to stop “MAiD” for mental illness alone), and "encourages the Catholic faithful, in communion with their local Bishop, and all people of goodwill, to express their support for the same. The CCCB further calls on the government to allow free conscience voting on this matter, given its profound moral and social implications." Please visit the CCCB website to read the entire statement: In english: https://www.cccb.ca/media-release/cccb-statement-on-bill-c-218-no-maid-for-mental-illness/ En français: https://www.cecc.ca/communique-de-presse/declaration-de-la-cecc-concernant-le-projet-de-loi-c-218-rejet-de-l-aide-medicale-a-mourir-pour-les-troubles-mentaux/ 
BLESSED MARIE-ANNE BLONDIN BURSARY
The Diocese of Whitehorse is pleased to administer this annual bursary established by the Sisters of St. Ann in honour of their foundress, Blessed Marie-Anne Blondin. The purpose of the bursary is to offer financial assistance to lay women of the Diocese of Whitehorse for:
DOWNLOAD APPLICATION FORM For information, visit our Blessed Marie-Anne Blondin Bursary webpage. You can also contact the Diocese of Whitehorse at [email protected] or 867-667-2052. To learn more about the Sisters of St. Ann and the life and history of Blessed Marie-Anne Blondin please visit the Sisters of Saint Anne website or the CCCB's Blessed Marie-Anne Blondin webpage. 
WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY 2026
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2026 will take place in Canada from the 18th to the 25th of January, 2026. This year’s theme is “There is one body and one spirit, just as you were called to the hope of your calling.” (Ephesians 4:4) CCCB media release: In English: https://www.cccb.ca/media-release/2026-week-of-prayer-for-christian-unity/ In French: https://www.cecc.ca/communique-de-presse/semaine-de-priere-pour-lunite-des-chretiens-en-2026/ For resource materials and more information about the WPCU 2026, visit www.weekofprayer.ca/2026-wpcu-resources/ 
PASTORAL CARE ONLINE TRAINING PROGRAM
Offered by the Diocese of Victoria We thank the Diocese of Victoria for making available to our diocese this free online Pastoral Care training program. The training is for those who are interested in being pastoral care visitors to the home bound and shut-ins, and in hospitals and long-term care facilities. It’s also for those who wish to gain skills to help care for their family members, friends, and neighbours, or as a personal undertaking. Nine sessions will be held via Zoom on Saturday mornings from 9:30 – noon PST (10:30am - 1pm Yukon time), starting on January 24 and running until March 28, 2026 (with no session on March 7). Participants will require a phone number and email address, a computer, tablet or smart phone with speakers, microphone and webcam, a reliable Internet connection, and access to Zoom. The registration deadline has been extended. Please contact the Diocese of Whitehorse office at [email protected] or 867-667-2052. 
Click on the links below for further details, or contact the Diocese of Whitehorse.
Announcement Descriptions of each session Poster Pope Leo XIV has emphasized a pastoral approach characterized by humility, service, and a focus on the needs of the marginalized, particularly those most vulnerable and suffering. In this Pastoral Care training program, participants learn how to accompany the lonely, sick, elderly, palliative, and the dying.
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Helpline: 1-855-675-8749.
It is confidential and free.
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Contact UsSt. Kateri Pastoral Centre
Roman Catholic Diocese of Whitehorse 5119 – 5th Avenue Whitehorse, YT Y1A 1L5 Phone: (867) 667-2052 Fax: (867) 667-4713 Email: [email protected]
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