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.
Monday Memo – December 9th, 2024
This weeks Monday Memo for December 9th, 2024 includes the following items:
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Christmas/New Year’s Mass Times
Christmas Mass Times 2024 PDF (Printable)
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Bishop Emeritus Frederick Henry – Press Release
It is with sadness that the General Secretariat informs you that the Most Rev. Frederick Bernard Henry, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Calgary, passed away on Tuesday, 3 December 2024, at the age of 81.
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Monday Memo – December 2nd, 2024
This weeks Monday Memo for December 2nd, 2024 includes the following items:
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Monday Memo – November 25th, 2024
This weeks Monday Memo for November 25th, 2024 includes the following items:
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Jesuits Concluding Their Mission in the Diocese of Thunder Bay
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ! On January 5, 2025, we will be saying to the Jesuits “Thank you and come again!” It is with much sadness, we would like to inform you that the Jesuits will be concluding their mission in the diocese of Thunder Bay on Sunday, January 5, 2025. The Jesuits had…
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Journey Through Advent 2024
Each video in the series serves as an introduction to the liturgical season of Advent and presents reflections on the Gospel readings for each Sunday leading up to Christmas. This year’s spiritual reflections are delivered by the Most Reverend Frank Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto (in English), and the Most Reverend René Guay, Bishop of…
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Advent 2024
Preparing for Advent – December 01
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November All Souls Books
“Make us know the shortness of our life, that we may gain wisdom of hearts”. Psalm 90:12
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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.
The Pope's Apology to Indigenous People
