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CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT OF CISND
"Behold, the virgin shall conceive and give birth to a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel, a name that means "God is with us."
(Matt 1.23)

Roman Catholic Diocese of Nelson Office of the Vicar General

Letter from Very Rev. Sebastian Puthenpura Vicar General


Christmas Message Video - Presented by Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops President Pierre Goudreault

Here is a link to the President's Christmas Message: 

PASTORAL CARE OUTREACH TRAINING

"The compassion of the Samaritan: loving by bearing the pain of the other" is the theme chosen by Pope Leo XIV for the 34th World Day of the Sick marked on 11 February 2026. Pope Leo emphasizes "a pastoral approach characterized by humility, service, and a focus on the needs of the marginalized, particularly those most vulnerable and suffering." The healing ministry of Christ clearly illustrates compassion for those suffering and in need of accompaniment."

Please click on the link to register and find out more:
https://www.nelsondiocese.org/apps/news/article/859281?categoryId=11014

Chalice, a Catholic Canadian Charity

"Love is God's greatest gift to humanity, it is His promise and our hope." Pope Benedict XVI

Chalice invites you to share the blessings of Christmas with children in the developing world. Their Christmas gift Catalogue allows you to purchase a gift for someone in need in honour of a loved one. A beautiful handwritten card will be sent to the recipient, telling them of the gift that is given. To order gifts, please call: 1-800-776-6855 or visit https://chalice.ca/gift-catalogue 

 

Nelson Diocese CWL Bursary
Welcomes those who are members of the League for the last 2 years to apply for a $2000 Bursary for your education!


Journey through Advent

As we approach the Third Sunday of Advent, the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops presents Journey through Advent with the Most Rev. Wayne Lobsinger, Auxilliary Bishop of Hamilton. 

Please join the CCCB and reflect on the Scriptures of the Sundays of Advent 2025.

https://www.cccb.ca/evangelization-catechesis-catholic-education/video-resources/journey-through-advent/

The Catholic Mountain Star is now accepting any news, photos and articles for publication for the coming winter issue: Deadline January 20, 2026. Please send photos, news and articles to: [email protected]

MESSAGE FROM BISHOP GREGORY BITTMAN

Proposed Restrictions on Religious Freedom - Bill C-9

The Permanent Council of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops has sent an open letter to the Prime Minister, with other government officials in carbon copy.

https://www.cccb.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-12-04-Letter-to-PM-Religious-Freedom-EN.pdf


Statement by the Permanent Council Regarding the Urgent Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza

"May God, rich in mercy, through the intercession of the Virgin Mary, patroness of the Holy Land and Queen of Peace, touch the hearts of all inhabitants of the Holy Land--Jews, Muslims, and Christians--so that they may open themselves to forgiveness and justice, and live peacefully together as brothers and sisters united by their common humanity..." 


Lectio Divina for the Twenty-first Week in Ordinary Time

Prayer Card for Pope Leo XIV

 News and Announcements From the Diocese and Beyond

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His Excellency, Bishop Gregory J. Bittman

Gregory J. Bittman was born on March 5, 1961, in Edmonton, the eldest of three boys. Gregory J. Bittman earned a diploma in nursing from the Misericordia Hospital School of Nursing and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Alberta. He worked as a nurse for several years before entering the

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