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 – October 12th, 2026
This weeks Monday Memo for October 12th, 2026 includes the following items:
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Monday Memo – October 5th, 2026
This weeks Monday Memo for October 5th, 2026 includes the following items:
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Monday Memo – September 28th, 2026
This weeks Monday Memo for September 28th, 2026 includes the following items:
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Monday Memo – September 21st, 2026
This weeks Monday Memo for September 21st, 2026 includes the following items:
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Monday Memo – September 14th, 2026
This weeks Monday Memo for September 14th, 2026 includes the following items:
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Monday Memo – September 7, 2026
This weeks Monday Memo for September 7th, 2026 includes the following items:
Media and Video Releases
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St. Pio of Pietrelcina
On September 23, we venerate St. Pio of Pietrelcina, Priest and Friar. “Heavenly Father, I thank you for loving me. I thank you for sending your Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, to the world to save and to set me free. I trust in your power and grace that sustain and restore me.
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Plenary Assembly 2026 – Day 4
The Most Rev. Wayne Lobsinger, Auxiliary Bishop of Hamilton and Chairman of the Episcopal Commission for Liturgy and the Sacraments of the English Sector of the Canadian Conference of the Catholic Church (CCCB) shares about the reprinted edition of the Roman Missal.
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Plenary Assembly 2026
The Most Rev. Donald Bolen, Archbishop of Regina, and Vice-President of the Canadian Conference of the Catholic Church (CCCB) shares about the work of the annual meeting of the Plenary Assembly.
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Youth Revival at Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal
Recently Fr. Mark Goring visited Montreal, and spoke with a young woman regarding a mini revival.
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Collection for the Needs of the Church
The Collection for the Needs of the Church in Canada, which will be held on 26 and 27 September 2026. Below are resources for you or your parish.
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St. John the Baptist
On August 29, the Church remembers the Passion of St. John the Baptist.
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.