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Jesuits Concluding Their Mission in the Diocese of Thunder Bay

November 18, 2024

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…

Pastoral Letter to Young People

Letter from the Catholic Bishops to Young People

December 12, 2022

Dear young people, God loves you! No matter what is happening in your life, you are at all times loved by a God who is with you always and wants you to flourish and be happy.

Papal Visit 2022

Pope’s Apology to Indigenous People

July 25, 2022

Madam Governor General, Mr Prime Minister, Dear indigenous peoples of Maskwacis and of this land of Canada, Dear brothers and sisters!

FAQs on Residential Schools from Toronto Archdiocese

July 28, 2021

Background for Catholics Residential Schools: Over the past several months, there has been a national conversation on the tragic history of residential schools in Canada. The role of the Catholic Church in the residential school system has been a part of that discussion.

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Updates: Indigenous Ministries & Development and Peace

April 14, 2019

The Native Ministries Office is now the Indigenous Ministries Office staffed by Penny Fitzpatrick, please see the changes. The Development and Peace Office has also made updates recently and is currently chaired by Evelyn Marcon, please see the updates to their office.

Synod Letter

Letter from the Synod Fathers to Young People

October 29, 2018

We the Synod Fathers now address you, young people of the world, with a word of hope, trust and consolation.

Spring 2017 Newsletter

September 11, 2017

Pope Francis stands with the Most Rev. Fred J. Colli, Bishop of Thunder Bay wearing the stole created by Grace Esquega and Sarah Matasawagon of Kateri Parish in Thunder Bay.