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.
Monday Memo – September 18th, 2023
This weeks Monday Memo for September 18th, 2023 includes the following items:
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Monday Memo – September 11th, 2023
This weeks Monday Memo for September 11th, 2023 includes the following items:
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Monday Memo – September 5th, 2023
This weeks Monday Memo for September 5th, 2023 includes the following items:
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Monday Memo – August 28th, 2023
This weeks Monday Memo August 28th, 2023 includes the following items:
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Monday Memo – July 31st, 2023 (World Youth Day)
This weeks Monday Memo for July 31st, 2023 (World Youth Day) includes the following item:
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Fall Books 2023
Why not cozy up with a good book this fall…These and many more items available. Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm. Closed from 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm. Saturday 8:30am to 1pm.
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New Books September 2023
New Books in are: Holy Moments by Matthew Kelly Beautiful Eucharist The Rocking Chair Prophet by Matthew Kelly It’s time to let Holy Moments show you what is possible. It’s time to explore your soul-potential. You have so much more to offer. You know it. You have sensed it for some time now. This sacred…
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Pope Francis Documentary
Salt + Light Media presents, WALKING TOGETHER: INTO ONE BEAT, a documentary on Pope Francis’ historic penitential pilgrimage of healing and reconciliation to Canada, exactly one year ago.
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Summer Books for 2023
We have a great selection of summer reads for you! Pop into the Catholic Pastoral Centre and pick up your copy today! Things Hidden (Richard Rohr) Making Room (Kyle Kramer) Nourishing Love (Murray Bodo, OFM) Things Hidden Companion Guide (Richard Rohr) Gather the Fragments (Maureen O’Brien) What was Lost (Maureen O’Brien) Three Minutes with God…
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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
