• General Decree Concerning Stage Two of the Reopening in Ontario
    July 2, 2021
    The celebration of the Mass in public is authorized in all the churches of the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie, up to a maximum capacity of 25%, as long as the appropriate social distancing can be maintained.
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  • Decree of Appointment - Fr. Eric Pannike
    June 22, 2021
    Fr. Eric Pannike is appointed to the office of Parochial Administrator of the Paroisse Ste. Bernadette Parish in Elliot Lake. This appointment takes effect as of July 1, 2021, such that he will begin his new office on that day.
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  • Decree of Appointment - Fr. Benjamin Omini Ubi
    June 22, 2021
    Fr. Benjamin Omini Ubi, S.M.A., is appointed to the office of Parochial Administrator of : St-Jean-Baptiste, Verner Notre-Dame-de-la-Visitation, Lavigne Notre-Dame-des-Victoires, Filed Ste-Rose-de-Lima, River Valley
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  • Prayer Service: Our Response to Kamloops
    June 18, 2021
    St. Patrick’s parish will be holding a prayer service on Tuesday, June 22, at 6:30 p.m. hosted by members of the Sisters of St. Joseph Blue Community Committee. To reserve a seat, please email specialoccasion39@gmail.com and indicate that your request is for June 22 and how many are in your party. To join us via livestream : https://camstreamer.com/redirect/ZPwlFFIBR64SKBYdpmRnZtYNkSpBxh9bmG1V6cfr
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  • Decree of Transfer
    Decree of Transfer
    June 9, 2021
    Fr. Patrick Woods is transfered from the office of Pastor of Saint Jerome to the office of Pastor of the Parish of Our Lady of Hope in Sudbury. This transfer takes effect as of September 1, 2021, such that the will begin his new offie on that day, and the preicous office will fall vacant on that day.
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  • General Decree Concerning Stage One of the Reopening in Ontario
    June 8, 2021
    The Government of Ontario announced today that the province would be entering Stage One of the Roadmap to Reopen on June 11, 2021 at 12:01 am.
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  • Death of Deacon Daniel Larouche
    Death of Deacon Daniel Larouche
    June 3, 2021
    We are sad to announce that on May 30, 2021, at the age of 90, Deacon Daniel Larouche (Little Current, Ontario) passed away.
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  • Statement of Bishop Dowd  on the Discovery of the Remains in Kamloops
    Statement of Bishop Dowd on the Discovery of the Remains in Kamloops
    June 2, 2021
    Since the discovery of the remains of 215 children on the site of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School I have been struggling to find the words to address the tragedy and the shock, confusion and anger felt by so many, including myself.
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  • Decree of Transfer
    Decree of Transfer
    May 26, 2021
    Fr. Guy Albert is transferred from the office of Pastor of the Parish of Saint-Dominique to the office of Pastor of the Parish of Saint-Jean-de-Brébeuf in Sudbury. This transfer takes effect as of August 1, 2021, such that he will begins his new office on that day, and the previous office will fall vacant on that day.
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  • New Priest Appointed at North Bay's Pro-Cathedral
    New Priest Appointed at North Bay's Pro-Cathedral
    May 19, 2021
    Bishop Thomas Dowd of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie announced today that he has appointed Fr. Larry Rymes as the new Pastor of the Parish of the Pro-Cathedral of the Assumption in North Bay, Ontario.
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  • Death of Fr. Rex Lumine's Brother
    Death of Fr. Rex Lumine's Brother
    May 13, 2021
    We are saddedned to announe that Benedict Maria Pnadian, F.r Rex. Lumine's brother, died May 13, 2021, in India
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  • Death of Rex Lumine sister-in-law
    Death of Rex Lumine sister-in-law
    May 11, 2021
    We are saddedned to announce that Pani Magdaline, Fr. Rex Lumine sister0in0law, died May 9, 2021, in India
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  • Meet our new Vicar General - Fr. Roch Martin - on the new episode of 'Called to Serve'
    Meet our new Vicar General - Fr. Roch Martin - on the new episode of 'Called to Serve'
    May 10, 2021
    In this episode, we profile Fr. Roch Martin, who tells us about his upbringing, his own call to the priesthood and what he hopes to bring to his new role as Vicar General for the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie.
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  • Bishop names new Vicar General For Diocese
    Bishop names new Vicar General For Diocese
    May 5, 2021
    Bishop Thomas Dowd of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie announced today that he has appointed a new Vicar General for the Diocese. Fr. Roch Martin, currently Pastor of St. Jean-de-Brebeuf Church in Sudbury, takes on the new position effective August 1, 2021.
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  • Death of Fr. Josef Niesyto's sister
    Death of Fr. Josef Niesyto's sister
    May 4, 2021
    We are saddedned to announce that Ewa (Niesyto) Marcińczak, Fr. Josef Niesyto's sister, died in April 2021 in Poland.
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  • Death of Fr. Michael Asorgoe's brother
    Death of Fr. Michael Asorgoe's brother
    May 3, 2021
    We are saddedned to announce that Augustine Kwame Asorgoe, Fr. Michael Asorgoe's borther, died on April 30th, 2021, in Ho, Ghana.
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  • Message of His Holiness Pope Francis for the 2021 World Day of Prayer for Vocations
    Message of His Holiness Pope Francis for the 2021 World Day of Prayer for Vocations
    April 22, 2021
    "It the joy of simplicity, the joy experienced daily by those who care for what truly matters: faithful closeness to God and to our neighbour."
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  • The Catholic Buzz Podcast celebrates 50 episodes!
    The Catholic Buzz Podcast celebrates 50 episodes!
    April 20, 2021
    The Podcast filmed in North Bay, Ontario in the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie tackles Catholic topics ranging from the Eucharist to scandals in the Church.
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  • General Decree Concerning the State of Emergency in Ontario 035/2021
    April 16, 2021
    The government orders do allow for religious services to take place, albeit under important restrictions. Indoor religious gatherings are reduced to just 10 people. This would include the minister and any assistants With the service, including greeters and post-service sanitizers.
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  • Father Jean Vézina to become Adjunct General Secretary for CCCB
    April 16, 2021
    On August 1, 2021 Father Jean Vézina will become the new Adjunct General Secretatry for the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops.
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