Bishop Colli’s Public Statements
Important Clergy News
Pope Francis and the TRC Apology Pope Francis has decided to not respond to the TRC’s recommendation on Residential Schools in Canada and for this, I am disappointed. I was hoping that the Pope would at least address the issue with some message to the Indigenous people of Canada. He is well aware of the…
Easter Message 2018
While sharing a conversation with a friend recently, he mentioned that he finds it difficult to see any joy in the world today. The news always seems negative, stories are always about tragedies, and we are stunned by shootings in schools, the difficulties of war and the poverty and anguish that so many people endure,…
Lenten Letter 2018
Lenten Letter 2018 PDF Format “You are merciful to all O Lord,” As we begin this holy season in our Church’s liturgical year, we are reminded that prayer, fasting and remembering the poor, are the hallmarks of this season for us as Catholics. We are asked to increase our prayer in order that we strengthen…
Important Clergy News
“Call for Conscience Campaign in Ontario” Cardinal Collins and the Ontario bishops are asking all the dioceses of Ontario to participate in a call to action campaign called: “Call for Conscience Campaign”. This is a request that parishioners sign into a website and in turn send a letter to their MPP calling on the Ontario…
Call for Conscience Campaign – Health Care Professionals
Statement from Bishop Colli: My dear friends, I would like to thank you for all that you currently do to support and strengthen our Catholic community. I would also like to ask for your help and prayers.
Bishop Colli’s Message for Christmas 2017
In many of our churches, usually at the beginning of the evening Mass, the hymn “O Holy Night” is sung. It is a traditional hymn and carries with it, not only the story of the birth of Jesus, but also much sentiment and emotion because of its musical setting.
Faith Day Talk to the Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board
Firstly I want to thank you for inviting me to share a few words with you today on the importance of who we are – and what this means to us, to the system, and to the Church community as a whole.
Reflecting on “medical assistance in dying” or MAID
Since June 2016, 15 months into the newly changed law, over 2,000 Canadians who applied for “medical assistance in dying” have died by procedures that previously were referred to as assisted suicide or euthanasia. Where does it leave those who believe that life as a gift of God is sacred?
New Evangelization and our Catholic Identity
Thinking about this talk to you today, I reflected on my recent visit to Rome, for my Ad Limina visit with Pope Francis, and our visit to the difference offices of the Vatican.