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Bishop LeGatt : God's Hope in the Midst of Deep Sadness

The recent sentencing of a St. Boniface priest for sexual assault of a minor may bring about many intense emotions, feelings, and thoughts. Some of these may include righteous anger or incredulity, but they all have, at their core, a deep sadness. This sadness is experienced by all: clergy and faithful alike. But through God’s grace, we shall get through this painful chapter, together.
We urge you to pray for the victims of clergy sexual abuse. The life-lasting effects of these terrible crimes can be extremely painful. May the Lord pour his love and healing graces upon them. We also pray for those clergymen found guilty of such crimes. May the Lord grant them his pardon and healing.

COVID-19 Weekly Update - June 26, 2020

Here is an update from the office of the archbishop, to impart new information and/or further clarification on questions that have been brought forward.

To read the most recent Weekly Update, please click here or on image.

Fr. Roland Lanoie sentenced

Fr. Roland Lanoie, retired diocesan priest, has been sentenced to 15 months in jail followed by two years of supervised probation.  Fr. Roland is under a decree of permanent suspension of faculties of sacerdotal ministry and removal from office. 

 For the Press Release prepared June 25, 2020 by the Archdiocese of Saint Boniface, please click here or on image.

Livestreaming of the Diocesan Sunday Mass – starting July 5, 2020

Please note that as of Sunday, July 5, the English Mass will be livestreamed at 10 AM from Holy Cross Parish, with bishop LeGatt presiding. The English Mass can be followed on the diocesan Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ArchSaintBoniface/live.

Starting July 5, the French Mass will be livestreamed at 10 AM from Saint-Martyrs-Canadiens Parish, with brother Germain Kpakafi, presiding. The French Mass can be followed on the Saint-Martyrs-Canadiens YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFLbnkM6HlRYpb4QjiXeBOg/live

Archbishop LeGatt on 2020 Pastoral Appointments

This week, following the recent publication of pastoral assignments for the Archdiocese of St. Boniface, Archbishop LeGatt shares about the many and lengthy considerations and consultations that take place when moving a priest from one parish to another. Decisions are carefully made for the good of everyone: the parish community, the priest, and the entire presbyterate and Church community of the Archdiocese at large.

Pastoral Appointments 2020

Albert LeGatt, Archbishop of Saint Boniface, after consultation with the College of Consultors, announces the following assignments of Priests, Parish Life Directors, Permanent Deacons and Seminarians in the Archdiocese of Saint Boniface for the current year. Unless otherwise agreed upon with those concerned, the appointments will be effective August 1, 2020. Priest and Parish Life Directors assignments are listed according to deaneries. To read Bishop LeGatt’s Letter of Pastoral Appointments, click here or on photo