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.
The diocese of Thunder Bay has a range of THANK YOU! We are touched and humbled by the generosity of the many faithful parish members who support the work of the church through the kindness of donations. Your gifts make a difference.
Christmas Hours
December 22 - Closed at 12:30
December 25 & 26 - Closed
December 27, 28, 29 - Regular Hours (8:30 a.m - 4:30 p.m)
January 02, 2024 - Open
January 2024 Hours
Open Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday Memo – December 4th, 2023
This weeks Monday Memo for December 4th, 2023 includes the following items:
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Monday Memo – November 27th, 2023
This weeks Monday Memo for November 27th, 2023 includes the following items:
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Monday Memo – November 20th, 2023
This weeks Monday Memo for November 20th, 2023 includes the following items:
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Synthesis Report from First Session of the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops to the People of God
The Participants in the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops have approved a Letter to the People of God.
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Monday Memo – November 13th, 2023
This weeks Monday Memo for November 13th, 2023 includes the following items:
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Monday Memo – November 6th, 2023
This weeks Monday Memo for November 6th, 2023 includes the following items:
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Journey Through Advent – A Video Series
Journey Through Advent – A Video Series to Introduce and Reflect on the Season The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) announces the 2023 series of online weekly videos for the liturgical season of Advent. These videos are intended to help the faithful prepare for the celebration of the birth of Our Lord on December…
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Advent Resources
What is Jesse Tree? Jesse Tree is a way of preparing for Advent by journeying through the stories on Jesus’s family tree.
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4 Seasons Shop Christmas Open House 2023
Open House – Sip on a hot beverage and snack on a small treat.
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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
