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Programs
Canada Summer Jobs
The Canada Summer Jobs program available by the Government of Canada aims to provide all young people (ages 15 to 30 years) with quality work experience; responds to national and local priorities to improve access to the labour market for youth who face unique barriers; and provides opportunities for youth to develop and improve their skills. Summer employment opporunities throughout the Diocese of London will be posted to the 'Employment and Volunteering' page as they become available; please check back if this opporunity is of interest to you.
The Catholic Date Night
Engaged and married couples are invited to join Found Together once a month to gather online for: entertainment; a talk or interview with a Catholic couple on a relevant topic for Catholic marriages; guided offline time for couples to discuss the talk/interview content; online small group discussions; and community prayer. Learn more about The Catholic Date Night, and register here.
Retreats
Please visit our Activities & Events Calendar for notice about upcoming retreat opportunities, or to add a retreat experience that you are aware of to the Calendar.Men's Morning Reflection for the Year of St. Joseph
On Saturday, December 4th, all men of the Diocese of London had the opportunity to grow in understanding of St. Joseph - a man of faith, a family man and a person who cared for those in need. Presenters included Most Rev. Bishop Dabrowski, CSMA, Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of London; Tom Ketelaars, and Zack Fitzmaurice. This retreat was hosted by the Pastoral Services department of the Diocese of London.
ARISE Women's Retreat
Women, ages 18 years old and older, in the Diocese of London have an opportunity to attend a unique retreat hosted by the Youth, Young Adult, and Family Ministry department at the Diocese of London in partnership with ARISE Catholic Movement. The ARISE Women’s Retreat will take place in the Diocese of London from Friday, November 5th, from 6:00pm until 10:00pm, and Saturday, November 6th, from 9:30am until 4:30pm; with options to participate online or in-person at various locations throughout the Diocese – all COVID-19 protocols will be followed. Speakers include Heather Khym (Life Restoration); Debbie Herbeck (Be Love Revolution); speaker and life coach, Mary Bielski; and Rachel Herbeck (ID.9:16). Registration is now closed.
If you are aware of a future retreat opportunity that you would like to invite other young adults to, please consider advertising with: familyandyouthministry@dol.ca
Events
Please visit our Activities & Events Calendar for notice about upcoming events, or to submit activities and events that you are aware of to the Calendar.
World Youth Day in Particular Churches
World Youth Day (WYD) celebrated in particular Churches has great significance for the entire community.
Some young people cannot participate in the international celebrations because of their studies, work, or financial restraints. The celebration of WYD in particular Churches provides all young people (ages 15-35) an opportunity to experience a "festival of faith" that includes witnessing, communion, and prayer similar to the experience of an international event.
Local celebrations further raise awareness among the whole community - laity, priests, consecrated persons, families, adults, the elderly - of their responsibility to transmit the faith to young persons, to be challenged by their questions, and to be mindful of walking with young people, welcoming them and listening to them.
For more information about local celebrations, please click here.What's the Scoop... (join us for ice cream, live music, conversation!)
Throughout the summer months young people participated in a series of interactive, virtual discussions about various vocations. Each session was recorded, and recordings are available on our YouTube channel. Please click below to watch the recorded events about:
What's the Scoop on Faith and Sports?
Most Rev. Joseph Dabrowski, CSMA, Auxiliary Bishop of the Dicoese of London
What's the Scoop on Marriage?
Jesse and Kathleen Le Blanc (Found Together)
What's the Scoop on Youth and Young Adult Ministry?
Summer Students Zoom Takeover
What's the Scoop on Having a Personal Relationship with Jesus?
Most Rev. Ronald Fabbro, CSB, Bishop of the Diocese of London
Ministries
Vocations
Every person has a vocation. Where are you being called to?
Marriage
Engaged couples preparing for marriage should begin with a conversation with their parish priest. For more information on the vocation of marriage, and for marriage resources please click here.
Discernment for Women
If you believe you may have a vocation to the consecrated life, the diocesan Director of Vocations may help you discern. Please contact the Director of Vocations and Seminarians, Fr. Danny Santos vocations@dol.ca
Discernment for Men
If you are interested in joining a regional group, please contact the Director of Vocations and Seminarians,
Fr. Danny Santos vocations@dol.ca
Priestly Vocations
To visit our new Diocesan website dedicated to fostering priestly vocations, please click here, or contact the Director of Vocations and Seminarians, Fr. Danny Santos vocations@dol.caCampus Ministry
Campus Ministry is carried out at two locations in the Diocese of London:
- King's University College at Western University (London, ON)
- University of Windsor & Assumption University (Windsor, ON)
The CCSA is a national association that strives to unite Catholic students from post-secondary campuses across Canada, and to connect post-secondary students with establish Catholic campus ministries and emerging Catholic communities. Watch Most Rev. Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Dabrowski C.S.M.A. address to delegates of the CCSA 2022 Conference below on the topic "Witness and Discipleship".
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Resources
Prayer
Click here read the Diocese of London's Prayer in Time of Pandemic
Hallow – A Catholic meditation app for personal prayer.We are a House of Prayer and Service
Please join us in this initiative
- Print off this double-sided page (Click here for a PDF)
- After you've printed it, add the name of the group or individual you are praying for
- Display the sheet on your window (with the prayer facing inwards)
- Pray the prayer!
- Use images of the pages on social media (Page 1 jpeg) (Page 2 jpeg)
Nous sommes une maison de prière et de service :- Imprimez cette page recto verso (Cliquez ici pour obtenir le format PDF)
- Une fois la page imprimée, ajoutez-y le nom du groupe ou de la personne pour qui vous priez
- Affichez la feuille à votre fenêtre (avec la prière regardant vers l’intérieur)
- Récitez la prière! 5. Utilisez sur les médias sociaux des images provenant des pages suivantes (Page 1 jpeg) (Page 2 jpeg)
“Worry is a conversation I have with myself about things I cannot change. Prayer is a conversation we have with God about things God can change.”
Documents and Articles
A Message to Young Catholics on Social Justice
Christus Vivit, Pope Francis' Letter to Young People
Pastoral Letter to Young People on Chastity
Apps
Amen Catholic Meditation - Daily Mass readings; 50-day dramatized journey through the Gospels; audio version of "Bible in a Year;" evening psalms; sleep stories; and more!
MoviesFormed.org – It’s like Catholic Netflix
Musicians
Chris Bray Music
Joe Zambon Music
Kyle Geraghty
Matt Maher Music
We Are Found Together
Podcasts
Bible in a Yea Podcast (Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Abiding Together Podcast (Heather Khym, Sr. Miriam James Heidland, Michelle Benzinger)
YouTube Channels
Fr. Mike Schmitz on faith, pop culture and headline reflections and faith-based questions to guide you in understanding and teaching the Catholic faith
