Whereas the government of Ontario has announced the lifting of the stay a home order issued on January 12, 2021, fo rsome of the regions of the province, including some regions covered by the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie.
The Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie, Thomas Dowd, is inviting Catholics across Northern Ontario to celebrate Ash Wednesday this year, regardless if churches are permitted to reopen in time.