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Letter from Bishop Dowd

On October 23, 2023, the C.C.C.B. announced Bishop Dowd's appointment as Co-Moderator of the Joint Working Group between the Roman Catholic Church and the World Council of Churches (WCC). We extend to Bishop Dowd our most sincere congratulations for this new appointment.

The present location of the Diocesan Centre is no longer feasible. Ever since the Diocese began leasing at the present location (30 Ste. Anne Road), plans to move were undertaken. The time to vacate the present location has now become necessary.

In August 2023, the Sisters of Charity of Ottawa will be leaving the Diocese of Sault Ste-Marie. Since their arrival in the Sudbury area in 1896, the community has worked in the Diocese of Sault Ste-Marie for 127 years, setting up many pastoral works of charity in the fields of health and education, and so much more.

With the support of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), Aid to Church in Need (ACN), Canadian Jesuits International (CJI), Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA) Canada, and Development and Peace-Caritas Canada (DPCC) are launching an emergency aid campaign in response to the destructive earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria on Monday. They have pledged the total sum of nearly one million Canadian dollars.

The Vatican announced this morning that Pope Francis will travel to Canada to meet with Indigenous Peoples of this land on a pilgrimage of healing, reconciliation and hope. The visit will take place July 24-29.

As the situation regarding the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, the Assembly of Catholic Bishops of Ontario (ACBO) regularly updates its WorshipSafe protocols, which are meant to help us continue our mission i a sage manner that responds positively to the demands of public health

As the situation regarding the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, the Assembly of Catholic Bishops of Ontario (ACBO) regularly updates its WorshipSafe protocols, which are meant to help us continue our mission i a sage manner that responds positively to the demands of public health

The Government of Ontario is gradually implementing its plan for the reopening pf Ontario. As of February 17th, 2022, certain capacity limits for both indoor and outdoor gatherings have been increase. It is therefor now time to also update the General Decree of the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie that responds to the demands of the health authorities of the province.

General Decree - Modification of the Decree "Public Health and Safety within Catholic Institutions during the COVID-19 Pandemic"

On Line Service - Thursday Jan 20, at 7PM

As 2022 starts, the world continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic. The Assembly of Catholic Bishops of Ontario (ACBO) regularly updates its WorshipSafe protocols, which are meant to help us continue our mission in a sage manner that responds positively to the demand of public health.

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.

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.

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.

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.