Catholic Pastoral Centre

The Pastoral Centre

About the Pastoral Centre

The Catholic Pastoral Centre (Chancery) is located in the city of Thunder Bay. It houses the Bishop's office, the Marriage Tribunal, St. Andrew's Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum office, the Adult Faith office and Resource Centre, the Office of Worship, the Youth Ministry office, the bookkeeping office, and Bishop's Diocesan Ministry Campaign, the Teens Encounter Christ (youth retreat program) office, the Diocesan Office of Catholic Education, the Archives, the Chancellor, the Permanent Diaconate office, the Development and Peace office, the Native Ministry office, and the Development Office. It is located at:

Physical: 1222 Reaume Street
Thunder Bay, Ontario
(807) 343-9313, Fax: (807) 343-9114

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 10400
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B 6T8

chancery@dotb.ca

Office Hours (Monday to Friday)

  • Summer Hours: 8:00 to 4:00 (Updated: June 2024)
  • Winter Hours: 8:30 to 4:30. (Updated: September, 2024)
  • Closed for lunch from 12:30 to 1:00 every day.
  • 4 Seasons Gift Shop Open during regular hours.

People may leave a message on our answering machine after hours or during lunch time.

Pastoral Centre Contacts

Bishop: Most Rev. Alan E. Campeau, DD
Vicar General: Fr. Joseph Arokiam JCL, VG
Judical Vicar: Msgr. Pat Stilla, JCL
Chancellor: Fr. Joseph Arockiam
Director of Personnel / Executive Secretary: Susan Nistico
Marriage Tribunal: Fr. Joseph Arockiam, JCL
Notary: Katelin Legros
Bishop's Diocesan Ministry Campaign: Susan Nistico
DOORS Office: Sarah Qeer
Anemki-Wadj Anameogamik Spiritual Centre: Penny Fitzpatrick
Office of Worship: Rev. Mr. Derek West & Linda West
Vocations Director: Rev. Terry Sawchuk
St. Andrew's Cemetery: Mary Boland and Kate Legros
Development and Peace: Marlene Pavletic
Archives:
Financial Officer: Jessie Cook
Indigenous Ministries:
Diaconate Program: Rev. Mr. Pasquale & Sandra Coccimiglio
Diaconate Program: Rev. Mr. Joey & Kathie Terhljan
Newsletter: Grace Daigle
Youth Office: 
Receptionist: Kathleen Macleod
Maintenance: Donald Rogers
Webmaster: Stewart

Commissions and Services

Catholic Action Centre: Rev. Mr. Frank Beck
Marriage Preparation: Contact Your Personal Parish
Catholic Women's League: Cathy Carlino
Charismatic Prayer Groups: Sandra Debesys
Cursillo: Rev. Mr. Reino Pitkanen
Development and Peace: Marlene Pavletic
Diocesan Newsletter:
Knights of Columbus: Mike Meady
Knights of Columbus Spiritual Director:  Rev. Franciso Blazek - Chaplain Rev. Luigi Filippini
Sponsorship Liaison: Rev. Mr. Larry Chlebovec
Ongoing Formation Coordinators: Rev. Mr. Michael & Debora McBride
Serena: Rev. Mr. Dennis & Mary Jo McDermott
Right to Life Association: www.thunderbay.life
Diocese Sexual Abuse Committee: Rev. James Panikulam

Religious Communities

Religious Orders:

  • Sons of Mary Mother of Mercy (SMMM)
    • St. Francis Xavier Parish - Balmertown
    • St. John Parish - Red Lake
    • St. Patrick Parish - Atikokan
    • St. Mary's Parish - Fort Francis
  • Oblate Fathers of Assumption (OMI)
    • St. Casimir Parish - Thunder Bay
    • St. Mary Our Lady Queen of Poland - Thunder Bay
  • Sisters of St. Joseph (Sault Ste. Marie)

Secular Orders:

  • Discalced Carmelite Secular Order (OCDS) - Our Lady of Mount Carmel Community of Thunder Bay
    • Maureen McGrath

Chaplaincies

St. Ignatius High School: Joanna Lacaria
St. Patrick High School: Kimberly & Tanner Coursolle
St. Thomas Aquinas High School: Dean Woodbeck
Thunder Bay Correctional Centre: Rev. Jeff Andrews

Diocesan Contacts

COLLEGE OF CONSULTORS

Rev. Joseph Arockiam
Rev. Rudy Manaloto
Rev. Ciaràn Donnelly
Rev. Jerome Nnanna
Rev. James Panikulam
Rev. Msgr. P.M. Stilla

DEANS

- Eastern Region
Rev. Msgr. P.M. Stilla - Central Region
Rev Michael Mahoney - Western Region

COUNCIL OF PRIESTS

Rev. Joseph Arockiam
Rev. Stephen Chilaka
Rev. Ciaràn Donnelly
Rev. Berchman Francis
Rev. Larry Kurec
Rev. Michael Mahoney
Rev. Terence Sawchuk
Rev. Msgr. P.M. Stilla

DIOCESAN FINANCE COUNCIL

Rev. Ciaràn Donnelly
Rev. Joseph Arockiam
Rev. Msgr. P.M. Stilla
Claude Perrier
Jessie Cook
Susan Nistico

Assistant Pastors

Fr. MacAnthony Obikili SMMM - Dryden Rectory
Fr. Larry Kurec - Thunder Bay
Fr. Rey Ronquillo - Thunder Bay (Cathedral Rectory)