St. Patrick's Cathedral

Thunder Bay, Ontario

211 South Archibald Street
Thunder Bay, ON P7E 1G4
Phone: (807) 622-5389 Fax: (807) 622-1529

Sacraments in our Parish

 

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BECOMING A FULL MEMBER OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (R.C.I.A.)

In this formation process, adults embark on a journey of Faith which helps them to discern whether or not to seek Baptism or membership in  the Catholic Church.

It is for:
– non baptized adults;
– those who have been baptized in other Christian denominations and;
– baptized adult Catholics who have not been Confirmed or catechized.
Each year, the Process begins in the Fall and ends with the Mass of Easter Vigil when those who have participated publicly celebrate their Sacraments of Initiation.

To register, please call the Parish Office (622-5389) or print and complete the Form below and return it to us:

FORM TO REGISTER TO BECOME A ROMAN CATHOLIC (click to open)

This year’s RCIA Process will begin in the Fall, 2023!

 

 

 

 

BAPTISM FOR INFANTS & CHILDREN

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Baptism, the gateway to all the  Sacraments, begins one’s  journey of Christian life. In the Cathedral, this Sacrament is usually celebrated on a Sunday at 12:00 Noon. To register their child for Baptism, parents are  asked to notify the Parish Office at least 1 month prior to their preferred date of choice. To prepare for their child’s reception of the Sacrament, parents and godparents are expected to attend one class of instruction prior to the celebration in the Cathedral.

 

INFANT BAPTISM REGISTRATION FORM (to copy and complete)

 

FIRST CONFESSION AND FIRST COMMUNION


First Confession 2023 will be celebrated on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 11:00 am.
First Communion 2023 will be celebrated on Sunday, June 11, 2023 at 1:00 pm.

 

REGISTRATION FORM FOR FIRST CONFESSION AND FIRST COMMUNION IN THE CATHEDRAL IN 2023 (copy and complete)

 

 

 

THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION

  

Our Confirmation Mass 2023 was celebrated on Sunday, May 28, 2023 at 10:30 am

Our next Parish Confirmation will be celebrated in the Spring of 2024

 

 

 

THE SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE

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                                      ………………… photos taken by Juliano Brusadin


                                            ………………… photos taken by Sam Switzer, Calgary

Christian Marriage is an unbreakable bond of life and love between a man and a woman. Each must freely promise exclusive fidelity to each other in a union open to children. To prepare for their marriage, couples are required to contact the Parish Office 6 months before their wedding and then to meet with the Cathedral Rector to complete the documents required for their marriage. A  course of preparation is also required. This weekend course takes place in the Cathedral Auditorium in the spring of each year and is organized and presented by volunteer married couples.

 

 

HOLY ORDERS (PRIESTHOOD & PERMANENT DIACONATE)
AND CONSECRATED LIFE

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If you feel called to the Priesthood, to Religious Life or to the Permanent Diaconate, please notify Msgr. Stilla,  either by e-mail at: stpatsrector@shaw.ca or by telephone at:  (807) 622-5389.  He will provide you with the information you will need to help you discern your Religious Vocation.

 

 

THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK

 
This Sacrament of Healing is celebrated for those who are physically, psychologically or emotionally ill, those preparing to undergo serious surgery or persons in danger of death.
The Anointing of the Sick is celebrated individually on request.

In hospital emergencies when the Cathedral Rector cannot be reached or is not available, the family should ask hospital personnel to contact the  ‘Priest- on-Call’.