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 – June 30th, 2025
This weeks Monday Memo for June 30th, 2025 includes the following items:
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Monday Memo – June 23rd, 2025
This weeks Monday Memo for June 23rd, 2025 includes the following items:
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Monday Memo – June 16th, 2025
This weeks Monday Memo for June 16th, 2025 includes the following items:
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Monday Memo – June 9th, 2025
This weeks Monday Memo for June the 9th, 2025 includes the following items:
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Monday Memo – June 2nd, 2025
This weeks Monday Memo for June 2nd, 2025 includes the following items:
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Monday Memo – May 26th, 2025
This weeks Monday Memo for May 26th, 2025 includes the following items:
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Frank Cardinal Leo – Archbishop of Toronto
On Thursday, 3 July 2025, the Holy See Press Office announced that His Holiness Pope Leo XIV appointed His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo, Archbishop of Toronto, as a member of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue.
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National Indigenous Peoples Day
Statement from the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops – National Indigenous Peoples Day – A Call to Reflection and Renewal, June 21st, 2025
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A Call to Prayer for Peace
In light of the escalation of violence in the Middle East – most recently between Israel and Iran – A Call to the Catholic faithful in Canada to pray for peace in the world during the month dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
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Pope Leo XIV’s Inauguration Mass
Greeting over 200,000 pilgrims, leaders from around the world, and representatives of Christian denominations, Pope Leo XIV marked the joyous start to his Petrine Ministry, officially inaugurating it with Mass in Saint Peter’s Square on Sunday, 18 May.
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Pope Leo XIV’s Motto and Coat of Arms
Pope Leo XIV reveals his coat of arms and motto, which clearly reflect his Augustinian roots.
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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.