Cardinal Collins

February 22nd, 2012

The Diocese of Thunder Bay congratulates Archbishop Thomas Collins of Toronto on his recent elevation to the order of Cardinal in the Catholic Church.  A special Mass of thanksgiving will be held in Toronto on February 29, 2012 for Cardinal Collins at St. Michael's Cathedral.  Bishop Colli will attend and brings greetings from our diocese.

Lenten Penitential Services

February 22nd, 2012

Two major penitential services will be help in Thunder Bay for the parishes in the city during the Holy Season of Lent. The first will be at Corpus Christi parish on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 7:30 pm. The second will be at St. Patrick's Cathedral on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at 7 pm. Many priests will be available for individual confessions at these two major services to assist us to prepare for Easter by sharing in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Everyone is invited to attend.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Prayer Service

February 22nd, 2012

The Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a special prayer service in honour of Our Lady of Guadalupe in the parishes in our diocese. Grand Knights are contacting their local pastors for a time when they can share in this prayer service in their parish in front of a special image of Our Lady of Guadalupe. All parishes and parishioners are invited to share in this special prayer endeavour as we pray for peace, for the protection of life and for the Church.

New Diocesan Coordinator for RCIA

February 22nd, 2012

Bishop Colli has accepted the resignation of June Gaw who generously served as the Diocesan Coordinator for RCIA since 1991. We thank June for her good leadership and for her great help in making RCIA an important ministry in our diocese.

Judy Stankus of St. Patricks Cathedral parish has accepted to be our new Diocesan Coordinator for RCIA. We welcome Judy and pledge to her our support and cooperation.