Pope Francis has recognized the life of service of a local Catholic priest, Fr. Guy Albert. Fr. Albert was notified this week that the pope has named him an honorary “Chaplain of His Holiness”, a title granted for service to the people and contributions to the life of the church. The honour also comes with the title of Monsignor.
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.
We are saddened to announce that Kenneth B. Parker, p.d., died in Fredericton N.B. on September 11th, 2021. The funeral was held on Wednesday, September 15, at St. Dunstan's Catholic Church, Fredericton, where he held the position of Church Deacon for many years.
In a series of presentations about the administration and organisation of the Church, Bishop Dowd is happy to welcome all who would be interested to participate in the following presentations.
We are saddened to announce that Sister Margaret Cushman, c.s.j., died at St. Joseph’s Motherhouse, North Bay, on August 13th, 2021. The funeral will be held on Friday, August 20th, at St. Joseph’s Motherhouse. Please note that the funeral liturgy will not be open to the public because of pandemic restrictions.
The Sacrament of Holy Orders of Priesthood will be celebrated by the Most Reverend Thomas Dowd at the Pro-Cathedral of the Assumption, North Bay, on Thursday, August 26.
The Province of Ontario entered Stage Three of the Roadmap to Reopen on July 16, 2021 at 12:01am. With This new stage., many changes have occurred in what is possible with regards to the lives of our churches. As such, the Assembly of Catholic Bishops of Ontario (ACBO) has updated its WorshipSafe protocols as of July 22, 2021.
We are saddened to announce that Fr. Jean Gobeil SJ died on July 15, 2021, at 91 years of age. He died in his sleep, at la Communauté Jean-de-Brébeuf, St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec. He had 70 years of service for la Compagnie de Jésus.
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.
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.
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
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 :
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