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Friday June 12, 2020. As you know I recruited Cindy Dwyer for the development of my vision for a pastoral plan for the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie. Unfortunately, due to the unforeseen circumstances such as stresses related to COVID-19 and my appointment to Coadjutor Archbishop of Ottawa-Cornwall the Director of pastoral planning position will not remain. ...

Jesus calls us to be as present as possible to people in these circumstances. During this time they may feel abandoned or isolated. Let us remember the very clear words of Jesus when he taught us the Corporal Works of Mercy: "I was naked, and you clothed me. I was sick, and you took care of me. I was in prison, and you visited me." Matthew 25:26 ...

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, with rapid daily changes. I urge you to follow all guidelines and directives provided by our governments and our public health authorities. This situation compels us to make difficult but necessary pastoral decisions, in line with government orders and directives and in solidarity with all Canadians, in a serious attempt to slow down the spread of this threatening disease.

The Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie and the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board (HSCDSB) sponsored a Catholic Youth Conference this past weekend which saw students from across the Diocese attend.

All high school aged youth are invited to participate in the Diocesan Catholic Youth Conference 2018 “Made for More” on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at St. Mary’s College in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Join high school students from across Northern Ontario for a day of faith, music, sharing, talks and powerful witness featuring popular Catholic Speaker Ken Yasinski.

Priest Study Days - Exploring Indigenous Spirituality & Current Justice April 27 & 28, 2016 at Villa Loyola, Sudbury Priest Retreat - Claiming Our Common Sense of Purpose as One Presbyterate September 12 to 16, 2016 at Laurentian Lodge, Elliot Lake

August 22, 2014 celebration at the Grotto of Lourdes Shrine

August 15, 2014 celebration at the Grotto of Lourdes Shirne

IN JOY AND SORROW - Catholic Weddings and Funerals as Moments of Evangelisation Monday October 27th - 7:00 pm and Tuesday October 28th 9:00 am concludes with an optional banquet. Hampton Inn and Suites - St. John’s Airport, Newfoundland.

Monday to Friday September 22 - 26, 2014 at Laurentian Lodge - Elliot Lake with Retreat Director: Sister Sue Mosteller csj Please complete the Registration Form by Friday June 27th 2014

The organizing committee of the 2014 Ontario Liturgical Conference Summer School for Liturgical Musicians is pleased to announce that we are extending the Early Bird registration fee of $325 until June 15th. After June 15th the rate increases to $425. The Summer School will be held July 27-30, 2014 at the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King, Hamilton, ON.

English Sector Priest Study Days at the Sudbury Diocesan Centre - Wednesday April 30th 1:00pm to Thursday May 1st 12:30pm. Includes Poster, Agenda and Registration Form