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.
"Gratitude is the Key"
Diocesan Administrator
Diocesan Administrator: When a bishop retires and before a new bishop is named by the Pope, a priest, called the Diocesan Administrator is put in charge of the diocese, until the new bishop is installed. Fr. Joseph Arockiam, the present Chancellor of the Diocese, has been elected as the Diocesan Administrator at this time. Father Arockiam will then be available at the Centre for diocesan issues.
Pilgrims of Hope 2025
2025 has been announced as a Jubilee Year for the Church. The Diocese has put together a small resource page regarding events and activities that the Vatican has planned for the 2025 year. The full page is here. It is also accessible from the main menu of the website under News.
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Monday Memo – July 24th, 2024
This weeks Monday Memo for June 24th, 2024 includes the following items:
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Monday Memo – June 17th, 2024
This weeks Monday Memo for June 17th, 2024 includes the following items:
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Monday Memo – June 10th, 2024
This weeks Monday memo for June 10th, 2024 includes the following items:
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Monday Memo – June 3rd, 2024
This weeks Monday Memo for June 3rd, 2024 includes the following items:
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Monday Memo – May 27th, 2024
This weeks Monday Memo May 27th, 2024 includes the following items:
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Fr. Larry Ordination June 2024
One of our Diocesan Permanent Deacons, Rev. Mr. Larry Kurec of St. Casimir/Queen of Poland was Ordained to the Priesthood on Saturday June 22, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. in the Church of Our Lady Queen of Poland.
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Diaconate Ordination June 2024
On Saturday June 15th, 2024 Bishop Colli ordained three men as deacons at St. Patrick Cathedral. Rick Geurts of St. Patrick’s parish in Atikokan, Dave Frank of Kateri Parish and Gull Bay Parish and Reino Pitkanen of Holy Family Parish in Thunder Bay.
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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.
The Pope's Apology to Indigenous People
