The diocese of Thunder Bay is divided up into 3 distinct areas. Central, West, and East. This covers a vast distance between the Manitoba Border, all the way to Manitouwadge. You can view the parishes in the regions below.
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Monday Memo – April 22nd, 2024
This weeks Monday Memo for April 22nd, 2024 includes the following items:
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Newsletter Spring 2024
Spring 2024 – Heartfelt Memories
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Monday Memo – April 15th, 2024
This weeks Monday Memo for April 15th, 2024 includes the following items:
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Monday Memo – April 8th, 2024
This weeks Monday Memo for April 8th, 2024 includes the following items:
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Monday Memo – April 2nd, 2024
This weeks Monday Memo for April 2nd, 2024 includes the following items:
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Easter Message 2024 – Bishop Colli
As we gather to celebrate Easter with our families and friends this year, I want to recall for you the fact that our celebration has deep roots and history which binds us together as a family of faith.
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Chrism Mass 2024
Bishop Colli invited everyone to celebrate the Chrism Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Thursday March 21st at 7:00 p.m. At this Mass Bishop Colli blessed the holy oils for the use in the sacraments.
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Easter Sunday, March 31st 2024 – Mass with Bishop Colli
Easter Sunday, March 31st 2024 – Mass with Bishop Colli
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Services and Departments
Bishop Fred Joseph Colli is the current bishop of Thunder Bay and area. The Bishop's Office oversees all day to day operations of the Diocese, the Pastoral Centre and local Catholic parishes. This also includes Diocesan Development, the webmaster, and finance offices.
Susan Nistico is the executive secretary and director of personnel to the bishop, she can be reached at bpsec@dotb.ca or by calling the Pastoral Centre.
Other Information
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.
The Pope's Apology to Indigenous People
