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Ottawa – Rev. Robert Bedard, Founder of the Companions of the Cross
Entombment
(May 4, 2012)

The Rev. Robert Bedard, CC, Founder of the Companions of the Cross, a Society of Apostolic Life in the Catholic Church, was entombed at Hope Cemetery, 4660 Bank St., Ottawa on Friday, May 4, 2012.

Mass was celebrated by the Most Rev. Terrence Prendergast, SJ, at Fr. Bedard’s tomb followed by the entombment ceremony. There was a reception held at Hope Cemetery following the Mass.

View the video of the Mass and Entombment Ceremony >
Read Archbishop Terrence Prendergast's blog (posted May 5, 2012) >

View some photos of the ceremony >


Please keep Fr. Bob Bedard and the entire community in your prayers.



Our Beloved Founder, Fr. Bob Bedard has passed away


Remembering Fr. Bob Bedard

We mourn the loss of our beloved founder, Fr. Bob Bedard. He passed away peacefully on October 6, 2011. Please see below for a new message from Fr. Scott McCaig, CC Moderator. We remembered Fr. Bob on October 11th with a wake & reception at St. Mary's church. The funeral mass was held at Notre Dame Cathedral on October 12th. It was a beautiful celebration. An article and short video is available here from the Ottawa Citizen.

View the Funeral Mass, read the homily
and listen to the Eulogy ›
(Or call our office to order a DVD)
Photos from the Wake and Funeral Mass ›

See more talks and videos from Fr. Bob ›


Food for Life – Fr. Bob Bedard Tribute Television Specials

Call our office to order a DVD with both specials, or view them online.

View the Fr. Bob Bedard Tribute Part 1 ›
(1984 and 1992 Interview with Fr. Bob MacDougall)

View the Fr. Bob Bedard Tribute Part 2 ›
(Excerpts from Fr. Bob's Funeral Mass with imagery)


Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Dear Friends,
 
It is hard to believe that it has been over a month since Fr. Bob passed away. In some ways the experience and emotions are still very fresh. We miss him. I have found myself on “autopilot” a few times driving towards Carlingview Manor where he lived the last year (and some) of his life. He has been such a huge part of our lives for so long that it will take some re-adjustment. We can, however, still draw close to him because of the wonderful truth of the communion of saints. Some of us have already been asking for his help and intercession – including Fr. Galen and the seminarians who desperately needed a new van for formation. They asked, and in remarkably short order a van in pristine condition was donated to the community!
 
We could not have been more pleased or more blessed with his vigil at St. Mary’s and funeral at Notre Dame Cathedral. Both were very beautiful and befitting of Fr. Bob. The comments are still coming into the office about how edified and encouraged people were by both events. We are so grateful to Archbishop Prendergast who presided at both services and allowed us to use his Cathedral for the funeral. It was also a tremendous blessing to have Archbishop Gervais present. And we were incredibly honoured that the Papal Nuncio to Canada, Archbishop Lopez Quintana, attended the funeral and gave the Apostolic Blessing.  It would be almost impossible to enumerate everyone who helped make both occasions as meaningful and beautiful as they were. We are grateful to all of you.
 
As this will be the last update in a series of updates that stretches back to January of 2009, I want to extend our sincere and heartfelt gratitude to all who have prayed for Fr. Bob and supported him in his time of need. Your kindness will never be forgotten! We pray that the Lord will greatly reward you for your love and prayers!
 
Finally, we invite you to join us on May 4, 2012, at Hope cemetery, for the entombment of Fr. Bob. The first Friday of May is always celebrated as our “Foundation Day” – the day Fr. Bob and our first brothers answered the call to form a new community. We thought this would be a particularly fitting day to entomb Fr. Bob’s final remains in the humble mausoleum we are having built for him. After his body is placed in the mausoleum a Mass will be offered on the mausoleum in celebration of Fr. Bob’s life. Afterward, we are hoping to organize a reception at a nearby parish. Mark it in your calendars!
 
With Gratitude,
 

Fr Scott McCaig, CC
Moderator (General Superior)

 

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Fr. Terry Donahue is a guest speaker on Sunny Side Nick call-in radio show CFRA, talking about interesting current world events from a Catholic perspective.
(April 29th 2012 show)
Listen to the show ›

 

Fr. David Bergeron portrays Jesus during a Passion play reenacting the stations of the cross Friday, April 6, 2012, at Queen of Peace Church in Houston. See the pictures ›

 

Former atheist promises encounter with God through saints' relics Fr. Carlos Martis speaks of his relic ministry during a presentation in Denver
(Posted March 29, 2012)
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Blog post by a new Lay Associate! "Self Respect in our World Today" by Wm. (Bill) Karabinus
(Posted March 25, 2012)
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Eulogy for Fr. Bob available online. Fr. Dennis Hayes gives a personal and humourous eulogy at the wake for Fr. Bob Bedard.
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Here I am Lord, Send Me! A 40-Day, 10-minutes a day prayer guide for vocational discernment.
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Fall 2011 Newsletter available online!
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Food for Life - Fr. Bob Tribute Specials available on our YouTube channel In the 'Fr. Bob Bedard - In Loving Memory' playlist.
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Funeral Mass available on our YouTube channel - See also a slideshow of pictures in the 'Fr. Bob Bedard - In Loving Memory' playlist.
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Bedard founded religious order, led many to Christ - By Deborah Gyapong for the Western Catholic Reporter (Oct. 17th)
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Father Robert Bedard 1929-2011: Passionate priest, caring man - By Chris Cobb, The Ottawa Citizen (Oct. 8th)
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News coverage of Fr. Carlos Martins' relic ministry: 'Catholics Line Up to See Cross and Veil Relics':
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Treasure in Heaven
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