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“An Act to amend the Criminal Code” (medical assistance in dying)

This week we celebrate the visionary work of Catholic health care organizations. Catholic health care makes the Canadian health care system stronger, more responsive, and more sustainable. Guided by our values and inspired by our Founding Sisters, Catholic health care is a resourceful and effective partner within the health system, responding to the communities we serve with compassion, ethical integrity and the highest quality care and services.

This week we celebrate the courageous work of Catholic health care organizations and our commitment to social justice. Catholic health care is committed to working with our partners to create the conditions for a just and caring society, where people’s voices are heard, and every person has the ability to thrive in community. With a focus on dignity, respect, and compassion, we advocate for service to individuals at times of their greatest vulnerability, and to create culturally safe environments of health and healing.

This week we celebrate the compassionate work of Catholic health care organizations. Catholic health care fosters a culture of encounter, where those involved in the healing journey are people first, and health care providers participate with those they serve with compassion and humanity. This culture creates awareness, both of self and others, and opportunities to build profound relationships and lasting impact on people’s lives.

This week we celebrate Catholic health care organizations’ calling to serve. That calling is rooted in the healing ministry of Jesus. As part of that calling we focus on healing body, mind and spirit. Catholic health care was born of phenomenal, brave, and audacious women of faith over 400 years ago. Today, Catholic health care organizations honour their legacy in meeting the needs of families and communities across Canada. Over 125 Catholic health care providers serve more than five million people each year in rural towns and urban centres across Canada.

This week we celebrate the inspiring work of Catholic health care organizations. At the heart of Catholic health care is a deep respect for the intrinsic value and dignity of every human being and an unwavering commitment to serving all people, from all backgrounds and faiths— especially society’s most vulnerable.

His example of a normal teenager who loved Jesus, appreciated and adored the Eucharist, and lived his life to the fullest, is a great example for teenagers, young people and all the Catholic faithful.  On October 10, 2020, Carlo will be “Beatified” (the second and final step before being officially declared a Saint of the Church).

In this episode, we profile Sister Costanza Romano, a sister with the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph. Sr. Costanza shares her own journey of hearing the Lord call her to serve as a Sister, explains the promises she made of poverty, chastity and obedience, and talks about the beautiful history of the Sisters of St. Joseph who have served the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie since 1936.

We are saddened to announce that Fr. Angelo Santa Maria died in Sault Ste. Marie on September 14, 2020, at the age of 80. ...

The second annual National Catholic Health Care Week will be held Sunday, October 4 to Saturday, October 10, 2020. The Week recognizes the inspiring work of Catholic health care organizations across Canada. During this especially challenging time of the pandemic and discussion and action on racism, we offer daily reflections and prayers for each weekday to support you in acknowledging and reflecting on our work and collective impact.

Please be advised that, as of Friday, September 4, 2020, Fr. Jean Legault, Pastor at Sacré Coeur Parish in Sturgeon Falls and Ste Thérèse-d'Avila Parish in Cache Bay, will be on medical leave for an undetermined period of time. ...

We are saddened to announce that Fr. Jean Pierre Mukuna died this morning, August 20, 2020, at the age of 65, at the hospital in Sault Ste. Marie. ...

We are saddened to announce that Deacon Richard Brady died on August 17th, at the age of 93, at Maple View Extendicare in Sault Ste. Marie. ...

In a spirit of joy-filled thanksgiving, the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie announces the Ordination of Mr. Chadwick Franklin to the Transitional Diaconate. The Sacrament of Holy Orders of a Deacon will be celebrated by The Most Reverend Marcel Damphousse at Christ the King Church, Sudbury on Friday, August 14. Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, attendance at the ordination, for both clergy and laity, will be by invitation only. ...

We are saddened to announce that Deacon Maurice Cyr died on Sunday, August 2nd, 2020 in Spanish, Ontario, at the age of 88. ...

At the end of 2017, the Federation of the Sisters of St. Joseph became a Blue Community so that we can protect water as a shared commons, sacred gift, and human right.

"Shalom Everyone, Happy Victoria weekend, I received an update for our Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Level 1 course. The Bank is now requiring all CGSAC cheques be made out to the full name of the association. ‘ Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Association of Canada’"...

In this episode, we profile Fr. Pat Woods, a priest of the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie, and Pastor of St. Jerome's Church in Sault Ste. Marie. Fr. Pat shares his emotional journey of his life's struggles and setbacks, even on the brink of losing his life, and how God powerfully intervened to help him discover that he had more to offer in this world.

RE: Election of a Diocesan Administrator