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Celebrate the Month of the Holy Rosary with a Marian Exhibit!

The exhibit will take place at Mary, Mother of the Church Parish in south Winnipeg. It will feature various Marian images and devotions from around the world, including “Maria Kannon,” a disguised image of Our Lady preserved by persecuted Japanese Catholics from the 17th century, a replica of the Our Lady of Fatima statue venerated in her shrine in Portugal, an Assumption painting signed by St. Pope John Paul II, a Guadalupe image touched to the miraculous tilma in Mexico, and other Marian icons.

Marian Exhibit

📍 Mary, Mother of the Church Parish Hall

85 Kirkbridge Drive, Winnipeg

Exhibit Hours:

• Friday, October 23:5 PM – 8 PM (closed 6:30-7 PM)

(Rosary at 7:15 PM)

• Saturday, October 24:4:00–7:00 PM (closed 5-6 PM)

(Rosary at 6:00 PM)

• September 12 & 13:8:00 AM–3:00 PM (closed during Masses)

(Rosary at 2:00 PM; Closing Rite & Blessing at 3:00PM)

For poster, click here.

Posted: 10/23/26 9:51 AM

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Prayers for the Holy Father and Letter from the CCCB President

The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops joins the faithful across Canada and throughout the world in praying for the swift and complete recovery of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV following his surgery on 13 October 2026.

The CCCB President, the Most Reverend Pierre Goudreault, has also sent a letter to the Holy Father on behalf of the Canadian episcopate. The letter assures His Holiness of our prayers for his recovery and of the spiritual closeness of the Church in Canada, entrusting him to the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Saint Joseph. It also requests his Apostolic Blessing.

According to the medical statement released by the Holy See Press Office, the operation earlier yesterday involved the removal of the lower lobe of the Holy Father’s right lung. Examination of tissue during the procedure confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma. The surgery was completed successfully and without complications.

The Bishops of Canada express their affection and spiritual closeness to the Holy Father and their gratitude to the medical team caring for him.

Recalling his message for the 34th World Day of the Sick, we entrust the Holy Father and all those who suffer from illness to the maternal intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Health of the Sick. May they receive the care, compassion and comfort they need, and may those who accompany them be strengthened in their service.

We invite the faithful to join in the prayer offered by the Holy Father himself in that message:

Sweet Mother, do not part from me.
Turn not your eyes away from me.
Walk with me at every moment
and never leave me alone.
You who always protect me
as a true Mother,
obtain for me the blessing of the Father,
Son and Holy Spirit.

Posted: 10/16/26 10:01 AM

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Parish Office Closure Dates

The parish office will be closed on Tuesday, October 27 and Wednesday, October 28.

For assistance, contact Fr. Ani at pastor@holycrossparish.ca and Sister Charlotte at coordinator@holycrossparish.ca

Posted: 10/2/26 9:55 AM

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Virgin Mary Statue

We respect religious customs from all over the world, including the practice of leaving offerings such as bananas in front of the Virgin Mary statue.

However, as Holy Cross Parish is also home to the Harvest Manitoba Food Bank, we must follow proper food‑handling practices throughout the facilities.

For this reason, any food items left as offerings must be removed promptly to ensure compliance with safety standards.

Posted: 09/22/26 10:49 AM

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Queen of Heaven Rosary Procession – October 24, 2026

St. Jude Syro-Malabar Parish alongside Holy Cross Parish invites us to walk with the Blessed Virgin Mary on Saturday, October 24, to celebrate the month of the Holy Rosary.

9am: Start walk from Holy Cross Parish, 525 Dubuc Street

Destination: Blessed Vasyl Velychovsky Shrine, 250 Jefferson Avenue

Journey Includes:

A 7.3 km journey by foot, while praying the rosary

A special blessing and visit of the tomb of Blessed Vasyl.

For those who cannot walk long distance, you are welcome to pray the rosary at the Shrine as the walk is occurring

12:45pm: A bus will be available to return to Holy Cross

Sign-up sheets available in the adoration chapel and entrance of the church. Free-will donations only.

For poster, click here

Posted: 08/14/26 10:20 AM

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Teaching in a Catholic School Promo Video

Manitoba Catholic Schools recently launched a video that explores why Catholic education may be the right fit for prospective teachers, while highlighting the meaningful impact educators have both inside and outside the classroom. The video can be accessed here.

Posted: 05/6/26 7:22 AM

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House Blessing

Dear Parishioners,

Peace be with you…

The Purpose of the parish visit is that, through the ministry of the Priest, the Risen Christ may enter your home and bring you peace, joy, love, and hope.

Christ himself will bring you blessings, health, happiness, and comfort through the Word of God and the Holy Spirit. I request all our parishioners to invite me for a house blessing according to your convenience. Let your house be blessed at least once a year.

You are free to call me on my mobile 204-688-8633 or contact our parish office at 204-233-7367 or office@holycrossparish.ca

With prayers,

Fr. Anixavier

 

Posted: 04/2/26 10:14 AM

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Pope Leo XIV proclaims Franciscan Jubilee Year

Pope Leo XIV has proclaimed a “Special Year of St. Francis” to commemorate the 800th anniversary of the saint’s death. During this time of grace, which will extend until January 2027, the faithful are granted the opportunity to obtain a plenary indulgence.

This Franciscan Jubilee Year, considered a gift for the entire Church and an occasion for authentic spiritual renewal, was inaugurated on Jan. 10 with a decree issued by the Apostolic Penitentiary of the Holy See.

Until Jan. 10 of next year, the faithful can obtain this grace under the usual conditions — sacramental confession, Communion, and prayer for the intentions of the pope — by making a pilgrimage to any Franciscan conventual church or place of worship dedicated to St. Francis anywhere in the world.

Furthermore, the elderly, the sick, and those who, for serious reasons, cannot leave their homes can obtain the plenary indulgence by spiritually joining in the jubilee celebrations and offering their prayers, pains, or sufferings to God.

In a world where “the virtual takes over the real, disagreements and social violence are part of everyday life, and peace becomes more insecure and distant every day, this Year of St. Francis spurs all of us, each according to our possibilities, to imitate the poor man of Assisi, to form ourselves as far as possible on the model of Christ,” the decree states.

For the Order of Friars Minor, this time is also an opportunity for the faithful to become “models of holiness of life and constant witnesses of peace.”

On the occasion of this anniversary, Pope Leo XIV addressed a letter to the ministers general of the Franciscan Family Conference in which he emphasized that “in this era, marked by so many seemingly endless wars, by internal and social divisions that create distrust and fear, he continues to speak. Not because he offers technical solutions, but because his life points to the authentic source of peace.”

In this regard, he highlighted that St. Francis reminds us that “peace with God, peace among people, and peace with creation are inseparable dimensions of a single call to universal reconciliation.”

This story was first published by ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish-language news partner. It has been translated and adapted by Catholic News Agency.

Posted: 01/15/26 11:01 AM

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2026 Mass Intentions

Holy Cross Parish mass intention booking for 2026 is now open. Please review the guidelines on the new mass intention request form found on the website, in the parish office, and both entrances of the Church, as we have made some changes to be in alignment with the policies established by the Archdiocese of St. Boniface for scheduling mass intentions. Please contact the parish office at office@holycrossparish.ca or (204) 233-7367 with any questions. Thank you for your understanding as we try to follow church guidelines, have masses available for the recently deceased and accommodate those who have regular mass intentions.

Editable 2026 Mass Intention Request Form

 

 

 

Posted: 12/2/25 8:30 AM

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Cancelled-First Friday 7:00pm Mass

Please note that the First Friday evening Mass at 7:00pm has been cancelled until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

 

Posted: 07/18/25 9:40 AM

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