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Monday Memo – May 20th, 2025

May 20, 2025

This weeks Monday Memo for May 20th, 2025 includes the following items:

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Monday Memo – May 12th, 2025

May 12, 2025

This weeks Monday Memo for May 12th, 2025 includes the following items:

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Our New Pope

May 12, 2025

CCCB Welcomes Pope Leo XIV with Rejoicing and Prayers. Today, the Church in Canada and throughout the world rejoices, as His Eminence Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost, O.S.A., after being duly elected by the College of Cardinals, has accepted to become the 267th Bishop of Rome, successor of Saint Peter, and vicar of Christ on earth!

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Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops Social Media

May 12, 2025

I wish to inform you that the CCCB has expanded its social media presence with the recent launch of official accounts on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. These new channels complement our existing presence on X (formerly Twitter) and YouTube, and are part of our ongoing efforts to strengthen our outreach and engagement with the faithful…

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Monday Memo – May 5th, 2025

May 5, 2025

This weeks Monday Memo May 5th, 2025 includes the following items:

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Novena in Memory of Pope Francis

April 28, 2025

As we mourn the death of our Holy Father, Francis, the faithful are encouraged to participate in liturgical celebrations (Eucharist, Liturgy of the Hours, Eucharistic Adoration) and devotional prayers arranged by their dioceses and parishes.

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Pope Leo XIV’s Inauguration Mass

May 20, 2025

Greeting over 200,000 pilgrims, leaders from around the world, and representatives of Christian denominations, Pope Leo XIV marked the joyous start to his Petrine Ministry, officially inaugurating it with Mass in Saint Peter’s Square on Sunday, 18 May.

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Pope Leo XIV’s Motto and Coat of Arms

May 12, 2025

Pope Leo XIV reveals his coat of arms and motto, which clearly reflect his Augustinian roots.

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Feast of Divine Mercy (2025)

May 5, 2025

 

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4 Seasons Gift Shop Sale

May 5, 2025

Save the date

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Chrism Mass 2025

April 14, 2025

The blessing of the holy oils and the renewal of priestly service took place at the Chrism Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Thursday, April the 10th, 2025

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Easter Message from President of CCCB

April 14, 2025

Easter Message from Bishop William t. McGrattan president of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops

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Daily Mass available from MANY sources

Masses online and on TV, here are a few suggestions:

Internet:

www.dailytvmass.com
www.catholictv.org
www.mass-online.org

Television:

VisionTV (Bell Channel 261, Shaw Direct Channel 394, and Tbaytel Channel 675)
EWTN (Shaw Channels 292, 559. and 285)
Faith TV (Bell Channel 591)
Joy-V (Bell Channel 656)
YesTV (Bell Channel 651)

Reporting Sexual Misconduct:

The Diocese of Thunder Bay and all its employees and volunteers are committed to making our areas a safe environment for minors, the elderly, and any vulnerable people. In response to that commitment, if you feel you wish to make a complaint against a priest, a lay employee or volunteer, please call our Diocesan Assessor, Fr. James Panikulam at 807-475-7489 or our Diocesan Associate Assessor, Sandra Debesys at 807-343-9313. If you have a complaint against a Bishop - please call 1-866-892-3737 or to submit an on-line confidential complaint against a bishop please click here. Thank You.

For more information you can also read the reporting information for Bishops FAQ.

Our misconduct policy is available online as a PDF via our policy page.