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We are a Roman Catholic community of priests, committed to living and ministering together as brothers in the Lord. We are called to the ongoing renewal of the Church through a dynamic evangelization in the wisdom and power of the Holy Spirit. We proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ to all we are called to serve, with special attention to parish communities, the poor, youth, and those alienated from the Church.

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Most Recent Update Concerning Fr. Bob Bedard

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Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Dear Friends,

It seems the Lord has more for Fr. Bob to do yet! As you know we were very concerned recently. He was rushed to the hospital with pneumonia and we later discovered that he had also suffered a minor stroke. At the time things did not look promising and we were told to prepare for the worst. That was well over a month ago. Since then Fr. Bob has defied the odds again and rallied amazingly. He was recently discharged from the hospital and is back at a long-term care facility.

It is worth noting that Fr. Bob has been quite a witness to many nurses and doctors about the dignity of life and the importance of providing the basics of physical care – namely nutrition and hydration. People in his condition are sometimes deprived of both. Even in his weakened and dependent state he is still preaching the Gospel.

Thank you so much for your generous prayers! We want to give Fr. Bob more time to rest before opening things up for visitation again. I will notify everyone on this website when it is once again possible to visit with him.

United in prayer,

Fr Scott McCaig, CC
Moderator (General Superior)

Please click here to read all past updates concerning Fr. Bob