Permission: The Film — A Spark for Renewal

What happens when you give God permission to work in your life? That’s the heart of Permission: Fr. Bob Bedard’s Vision for the Church — a new documentary that captures the life of a humble Ottawa priest whose “yes” to the Holy Spirit sparked a movement still growing today.

Fr. Bob’s story is one of everyday faithfulness, deep trust, and bold evangelization — much like what we’re being called to in our own Diocese through the Pastoral Renewal. His message? Don’t wait. Let the Holy Spirit move. Give God permission, and He will do incredible things — through you.

This isn’t just a film. It’s an invitation: share the film, or pay it forward at permissionthefilm.com | Full film can be watched above after its release on Pentecost Sunday, June 8, 2025