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.
Open with Restrictions
Our “little tucked away in the corner” gift shop will be opening for public shopping starting on June 10 from 10:00 am. – 3:00 p.m. (closed 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.)
We will be open for your shopping convenience on Wednesday’s, Thursday’s and Fridays.
There will be a limit of 3 people at a time with Self-Distancing Guidelines in place, along with optional masks.
Guidelines for Returning to Church
As we re-open our churches, please be aware of the following guidelines. Please download the Guidelines for Returning to the Church (Official PDF)
Diocesan News and Media
Latest News and Memos
A Summertime Christmas at the Adult Faith Centre & 4 Season’s Gift Shop
From July 20 to July 24 we are celebrating Christmas in July. Stop by between 8:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. during the week to see all the new and exciting things that have come into our little store. We will have reduced items for sale and fill out a ballot for one of our several…
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Guidelines for Returning to Church – Resource for the Faithful
As we re-open our churches, please be aware of the following guidelines.
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To the Faithful of the Diocese of Thunder Bay (Reopening Churches)
To the faithful of the Diocese of Thunder Bay, I pray that you and your families are safe and healthy during these challenging days.
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Update on Reopening Churches
I am grateful that the Premier has allow our churches to reopen for services in the province of Ontario with a 30% capacity as a limit.
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Mass – 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time (July 11/12, 2020)
15th Sunday in Ordinary Time (July 11/12) – Celebrate Mass with Bishop Fred Colli.
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In the School of the Holy Spirit
Book Study Part Two: Chapter Two – How Can We Foster Inspirations?
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Mass – 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time (July 4/5, 2020)
14th Sunday in Ordinary Time (July 4/5) – Celebrate Mass with Bishop Fred Colli.
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From St. Faustina’s Diary
“God is very generous and does not refuse His grace to anyone. He gives even more than we ask for. The shortest road is faithfulness to the inspirations of the Holy Spirit.”
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Mass – 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time (June 27/28, 2020)
12th Sunday in Ordinary Time (June 20/21) – Celebrate Mass with Bishop Fred Colli.
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A Cathedral in Print
The Word on Fire Bible is a groundbreaking new book introducing readers to the strange, colorful world of the Bible.
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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.
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)