With deep sorrow, Bishop McGrattan joins the Bishops of Canada and the faithful around the world in mourning the death of Pope Francis, who passed away in Rome on Easter Monday, Apr 21, 2025, at the age of 88.
In his tribute, Bishop McGrattan reflects on Pope Francis’ legacy as a humble shepherd who called the Church to mercy, dialogue, and missionary discipleship. We invite you to read the full message and join us in praying for the repose of his soul. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. Memorial Mass for Pope Francis
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A message from Bishop McGrattanThe seeds of these Gospel events continue to be sown in our lives today, serving as a sure sign of the Risen Lord’s presence and the power of His Resurrection at work in our world.”~Bishop William T. McGrattan Resurrection is not a past event but a living reality shaping our mission today.
This Easter, Bishop McGrattan invites us to rediscover the mission planted in each of us as baptized believers. His Easter message is a call to live with bold hope—right where we are. Don’t miss this timely encouragement in the Jubilee Year of Hope. |
Jubilee Year 2025Pope Francis has declared 2025 as a Holy Year of Jubilee for the Catholic Church—a sacred time of renewal, grace, and transformation through God’s holiness. Established by Pope Paul II in 1470 to occur every 25 years, the Jubilee invites Catholics worldwide to deepen their relationship with God, one another, and creation, celebrating the central Christian theme of hope.
In the months ahead, we’ll share opportunities and resources to help you embrace this year of grace in our diocese. Explore about the Jubilee Year, and discover how you can take part in the Jubilee Year of Hope in our Diocese. |
Justice, Healing & ReconciliationWe acknowledge that Treaty 7 territory, on which we stand, is the ancestral land of the Indigenous peoples and is common home to everyone in virtue of God our Creator's gracious gift.
On 8 February 2023, the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops issued the following four pastoral letters on reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples. Intended as a framework for local engagement with Indigenous Peoples, the letters are the fruit of many months of listening, encounter, and dialogue with them, including through Listening Circles, the Indigenous Delegation to the Vatican in April 2022, and Pope Francis’ Apostolic Voyage to Canada in July of the same year. |
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Diocesan Pastoral RenewalJesus personally calls each one of us to follow Him and to remain by His side, for He deeply loves us. You are called. You matter. You belong. Learn about the Pastoral Renewal.
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