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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Latest News and Memos
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Monday Memo – March 9th, 2026
This weeks Monday Memo for March 9th, 2026 includes the following items:
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Calling for Prayer and Peace in the Middle East
Ottawa, Ontario – The Permanent Council of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) has issued a Statement Calling the Catholic Faithful to Prayer for Peace in the Middle East. The statement affirms that we cannot remain indifferent to an armed conflict that risks escalating into a prolonged war. “Faced with rising tensions and the risk of…
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Monday Memo – March 2nd, 2026
This weeks Monday Memo for March 2nd, 2026 includes the following items:
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Monday Memo – February 23rd 2026
This weeks Monday Memo for February 23rd, 2026 includes the following items:
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Message of Pope Leo XIV for Lent 2026
MESSAGE OF POPE LEO XIV FOR LENT 2026
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Monday Memo – February 17th 2026
This weeks Monday Memo for February 17th, 2026 includes the following items:
Media and Video Releases
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Journey Through Advent 2025 – Forth Sunday of Advent
CCCB Journey Through Advent – Forth Sunday of Advent
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Journey Through Advent 2025 – Third Sunday of Advent
CCCB Journey Through Advent – Third Sunday of Advent
About Our Diocese
The media centre includes:
Services and Departments
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.