The Diocesan pastoral services office is mandated by the Bishop to provide leadership, formation and support for pastoral ministry within the Diocese.
We are at the service of the faithful in the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie, collaborating with them to help fulfill the pastoral mission of the Church and equipping them to live out their baptismal vocation as intentional missionary disciples.
We achieve this through providing formation and training resources to parishes and other organizations, as well as facilitating pastoral programs and events throughout the diocese.
We find the source and model for our ministry in Jesus Christ and we regularly seek to encounter him through the sacraments and in times of prayer.
We are faithful to the Roman Catholic Church and all its teachings, and we strive for openness to the inspirations of the Holy Spirit in discerning and implementing pastoral ministry.
We encourage all the faithful to be agents of evangelization, bringing the love of Jesus to their families, workplaces and communities.