Sharing the Life of Our Church

Sharing the Life of Our Church

A new, simple way to share stories and photos from across the Diocese of Algoma—past, present, or upcoming—so they can be featured through diocesan communications and the Algoma Weekly News.

Remembering Stacy Allarie

The Diocese of Algoma mourns the sudden passing of Stacy Allarie, former Interim President and Dean of Residence at Thorneloe University, who died February 20, 2026, at the age of 43. We give thanks for her leadership, joy, and steadfast commitment to students and community.

Clergy Conference 2026: Formation, Leadership, and Shared Ministry

Clergy Conference 2026 will gather clergy from across the Diocese of Algoma in Sault Ste. Marie, May 4–7, for formation, collegial support, and shared reflection, with Bishop Susan Bell as keynote speaker.

Sheila Mary Seddon Cole (1937–2025)

Sheila Mary Seddon Cole (1937–2025) is remembered with gratitude for her faithful involvement in parish life, her commitment to Camp Manitou, and her quiet witness within the Diocese of Algoma.

The Rev. William John Ellam (1936–2026)

We give thanks for the life and ministry of the Rev. William John Ellam, a former priest of the Diocese of Algoma, who died on January 2, 2026. Fr. Bill served faithfully in parishes across Algoma for more than three decades and remained deeply involved in diocesan life through his

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2026 – Resources and Online Service

Resources for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2026 are now available, along with an invitation to a bilingual online ecumenical service on January 21. Explore worship, prayer, and study materials supporting Christian unity.

Archbishop Anne Germond Announces 2026 Motto at St. Luke’s Cathedral

Archbishop Anne Germond announced her 2026 Motto—“That Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, as you are being rooted and grounded in love”—during her Advent 1 sermon at St. Luke’s Cathedral. Her message invited the diocese to enter the new year strengthened from within and transformed by the depth

Get to Know… The Rev. Dr. Dean Jobin-Bevans

The Rev. Dr. Dean Jobin-Bevans returns to St. Paul’s, Thunder Bay as he prepares for ordination to the priesthood on December 6. A lifelong musician, scholar, and servant of the Church, he reflects on vocation, Scripture, pastoral life, and the people and places that have shaped his journey.

Celebrating Algoma Clergy Honoured as Canons in the Diocese of Toronto

The Diocese of Algoma is pleased to celebrate two clergy with Algoma roots who have been named Canons of the Diocese of Toronto: the Rev. Canon Pamela Rayment and the Rev. Canon Patrick McManus. Archbishop Anne Germond offers her warm congratulations, giving thanks for their faithful leadership and ongoing ministry

In Loving Memory of Vittorio “Vic” Brunatti, 1939–2025

With heavy hearts, the Diocese of Algoma shares news of the passing of Vittorio “Vic” Brunatti on September 18, 2025, at the age of 86. Vic was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and a lifelong member of St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church in Parry Sound. He is the