We are saddened to announce that Pauine Rancourt, a consecrated virgin of our diocese, passed away on October 25th, 2021. Visitation will be held at the Cooperative Funeral Home in Hanmer, on Friday, October 29th, 2021, from 2:00 to 5:00 pm., and from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.

Bishop Dowd was thrilled at the news released from the Vatican early this morning that Pope Francis has indicated his willingness to visit Canada to meet with Indigenous peoples.

We are saddened to announce that Mrs. Regina Ogah passed away on October 22nd, 2021, in Nigeria. She was the mother of Father Joseph Ogah, pastor of St-Francois-Xavier parish, Cartier, St. Bartholonew parish, Levack, and St-Etienne-Martyr parish, Dowling. The funeral will take place at St. Joseph parish, Orokam, Benue, Nigeria, on Nov 4th, 2021.

Father Charles Ngozi Abiamiri is transferred from the Parish of Holy Redeemer in Sudbury to the Parish of Saint Gerard Majella in Sault Ste. Marie as Parochial Vicar, to assist the Parochial Administrator of the Parish of Saint Gerard Majella in Sault Ste. Marie, Father Alex Saurianthadathil, in the accomplishment of his pastoral duties.