The five Catholic Bishops of Saskatchewan met in Saskatoon April 29-30, 2024.
From l-r: Bishop Stephen Hero of Roman Catholic Diocese of Prince Albert, Bishop Mark Hagemoen of Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon, Archbishop Murray Chatlain of the Archdiocese of Keewatin-Le Pas, Archbishop Donald Bolen of the Archdiocese of Regina, and Bishop Michael Smolinski, CSsR of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saskatoon.
Bishop Mark Hagemoen celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation with young candidates from the parish cluster of Guardian Angels Parish, Englefeld, SK; St. Catherine Parish, Quill Lake, SK; and Sacred Heart Parish, Watson, SK. on April 28, 2024.
Bishop Mark Hagemoen joined Catholic Women’s League members from across the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon April 22 at Little Flower Parish in Leader, SK, for their 88th diocesan convention.
CWL members heard a number of executive reports and received information about challenges and ongoing issues, as well as reflecting and praying on the theme “Here I am Lord,” and passing two resolutions related to poverty and homelessness that will be sent to the provincial level of the CWL for further consideration.
Bishop Mark Hagemoen celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation and of First Holy Communion with young candidates from Little Flower Parish, Leader, SK, on April 21, 2024.
Luke Tran Van Tam took another step on his vocation journey April 19, as he was ordained to the Sacred Order of Deacons by Bishop Mark Hagemoen in a joyful celebration at St. Mary Parish in Saskatoon, where he has been serving a pastoral year.
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Vocation co-director Fr. Daniel Yasinski welcomes those gathered at St. Mary Parish in Saskatoon April 19, 2024 for the ordination of Luke Tran Van Tam to the transitional diaconate. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski)
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First reading: Jeremiah 1: 4-9. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski)
Psalm 118: “This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad.” (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski)
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Second reading: Acts 6:1-7b. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski)
Gospel: Matthew 20: 23-28. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski)
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Vocation co-director Fr. Colin Roy presented the candidate for ordination. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski)
Bishop Mark Hagemoen hears the response of the People of God to the election of the candidate; “Thanks be to God.” (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski)
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Bishop Hagemoen reflected on the role and the call of a deacon in his homily. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski)
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Promising obedience to the bishop and his successors. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski)
The candidate lays before the altar as the assembly prays the Litany of the Saints. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski)
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Laying on of hands. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski)
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Fr. Hoang Nguyen vests the new deacon with the stole and dalmatic. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski)
Handing on of the book of the gospels: “Believe what you read, teach what you believe, and practice what you teach.” (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski)
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Bishop Hagemoen greets the new deacon and presents him to the assembly. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski)
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Gift procession. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski)
Offertory procession. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski)
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Fr. Phong Pham translates a message from Bishop Hagemoen to the parents of the newly-ordained deacon, tuning in to the celebration via live-stream video. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski)
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Deacon Luke Tran Van Tam expressed his thanks at the conclusion of the celebration. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski)
Fr. Kevin McGee, pastor of St. Mary Parish, offered concluding words of appreciation and affirmation of the new deacon’s pastoral heart. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski)
An adult faith Date Night for married and engaged couples will be held 7:00 pm Saturday, May 25 at the Cathedral of the Holy Family, 123 Nelson Road, Saskatoon, featuring Rita and Daniel Taylor speaking on “Learning to Let God Lead.”
Tickets are $20/ couple; please register at: https://form.jotform.com/231799371565267 or if you have questions, call adult faith coordinator Astrid Alas at (306) 659-5858.
Bishop Mark Hagemoen celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation and of First Holy Communion with young candidates from Holy Spirit Parish in Saskatoon on April 17, 2024.
Bishop Mark Hagemoen celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation and of First Holy Communion with young candidates from Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Outlook, SK. on April 13, 2024.
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