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: Bishop Alan Campeau
Vicar General: Msgr. Pat Stilla, JCL, VG (St. Patrick's Cathedral)
Judical Vicar: Msgr. Pat Stilla, JCL, VG (St. Patrick's Cathedral)
Chancellor: Fr. Joseph Arockiam, JCL
Director of Personnel / Executive Secretary: Susan Nistico
Marriage Tribunal: Fr. Joseph Arockiam, J.C.L.
Notary: Katelin Legros
Bishop's Diocesan Ministry Campaign: Susan Nistico
DOORS Office: Sarah Qeer
Adult Faith, Library: Hannah Hay
Office of Worship: Gerard Normand
Vocations Director: Rev. Michael Mahoney
St. Andrew's Cemetery: Mary Boland and Kate Legros
Development and Peace: Marlene Pavletic
Archives:
Financial Officer: Debbie Keating
Indigenous Ministries: Fr. Gerald McDougall
Diaconate Program: Rev. Mr. Larry Kurec
Youth Office:
Receptionist: 
Maintenance: Donald Rogers
Webmaster: Stewart Rathje

Commissions and Services

Anemki-Wadj Anameogamik Spiritual Centre: Penny Fitzpatrick
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: Reino Pitkanen
Development and Peace: Marlene Pavletic
Diocesan Newsletter:
Knights of Columbus: Mike Meady
Serena: Rev. Mr. Dennis & Mary Jo McDermott
Diocese Sexual Abuse Committee: Rev. James Panikulam

Religious Communities

Religious Orders:

  • Order of St. Augustine (OSA)
  • Sons of Mary Mother of Mercy (SMMM)
  • Society of Jesus/Jesuits (S.J.)
  • Sisters of St. Joseph (Sault Ste. Marie)

Secular Orders:

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

Chaplaincies

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

DIOCESAN CONTACTS

COLLEGE OF CONSULTORS

Rev. Joseph Arockiam
Rev. Luigi Filippini
Rev. Ciaràn Donnelly
Rev. Michael Mahoney
Rev. James Panikulam
Rev. Msgr. P.M. Stilla, VG

DEANS

Rev. Terence Sawchuk - Eastern Region
Rev. Msgr. P.M. Stilla, VG - Central Region
Rev. Alan Campeau - Western Region

COUNCIL OF PRIESTS

Rev. Joseph Arockiam
Rev. Francisco Blazek
Rev. Alan Campeau
Rev. Luigi Filippini
Rev. Berchman Francis
Rev. Michael Mahoney
Rev. Terence Sawchuk
Rev. Msgr. P.M. Stilla, VG

DIOCESAN FINANCE COUNCIL

John Cyr
Rev. Ciaràn Donnelly
Rosalie Douglas
Rev. Msgr. P.M. Stilla, VG
Claude Perrier

ASSISTANT PASTORS

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