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Season of Creation 2026

Each year from September 1 to October 4, the Christian family unites for this worldwide celebration of prayer and action to protect our common home.

Honoring the Legacy of Venerable Paul Smolikowski, C.R

Today, on this centenary of the death of Venerable Paul Smolikowski, CR, we ask you to join your prayers with those of the Congregation of the Resurrection, for the Beatification of this Venerable Servant of God. 

+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.

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.”