"Those who believe in the Risen One have the courage to go forth and bring to others the Good News of the resurrection.
How many people are waiting for this joyful proclamation!"
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+Fr. Murray McDermott, CR’s Funeral Mass
On Wednesday, September 2, we celebrated the Mass of Christian Burial to bid farewell to our brother Resurrectionist, Fr. Murray McDermott, CR. May Fr. Murray now experience the peace and eternal joy of the Resurrection. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Sing a New Song to the Lord
Father Paul Smolikowski was a man who followed the psalmist’s command to make music to God while you live!
+Fr. Murray McDermott, CR
The Congregation of the Resurrection announces the death of Father Murray Francis McDermott, CR on August 28, 2026, of Resurrection Manor, Waterloo, Ontario.
22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time – August 30, 2026
…like Jesus, who triumphed over rejection and death, we will gain the ultimate victory over sin and death if we are but willing to lose our lives for his sake.
Remembering Venerable Paul Smolikowski, C.R.
Congregation of the Resurrection honors the memory of a remarkable priest and Resurrectionist, who, recently, has been listed by the Vatican among the “Servants of God” and can now be called “Venerable.”
21st Sunday in Ordinary Time – August 23, 2026
Jesus asks “who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter’s response was Spirit-based, as Jesus attested, “For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you.”
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"Convinced of God's unconditional love for us, we herald the liberation and salvation of each person and society as a passage from death to life in which every situation of evil and injustice will be overcome."
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"Risen in order to enable others to rise, set free in order to bring freedom to others, born to new life in order to bring new life to birth in everyone who crosses our path: this is your vocation and mission."