Youth Office
Mission Statement:
“Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age” (Matthew 28: 19-20).
We have been called:
To be zealous apostles within our world. To lead one another into closer relationship with Jesus. To speak the truth with courage.
We are committed:
To this baptismal call. To serving the Church in Her greatest need. To empowering the members of the Diocese of Thunder Bay to lead our teens
closer to Christ.
Our Role:
We are a resource for you, the members of the Diocese of Thunder Bay. Please call or email us with your questions regarding Youth Ministry.
For example:
* How can I become involved as a volunteer?
* Where can I go to learn more about my faith?
* How can I start up something for the youth in my parish?
* What is already going on that I can tap into?
Please contact us with any other questions, comments or ideas.
There is lots of youth action within our diocese — don’t miss out!
Need help starting your parish youth program?
Contact one of the experienced youth ministers in the Diocese of Thunder Bay:
Debbie DeBruyne, Director of Teens Encounter Christ program, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Deacon Bob and Betty Grynol, St. Mary’s Parish, Fort Frances This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Dean Woodbeck, Chaplain, St. Thomas Aquinas High School, Kenora This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Joanna Lacaria, Chaplain, St. Ignatius High School and Bishop Gallagher School, Thunder Bay This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Deacon Dennis and Mary Jo McDermott, Corpus Christi Church, Thunder Bay, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Parental Consent Form
Download Consent Form PDF here or view the embedded version below.