Bishop Assignments

Laliberté named new Bishop of Saint-Jean-Longueuil

Catholic Register Staff · July 13, 2026

Bishop Martin Laliberté has been appointed Bishop of Saint-Jean-Longueuil, succeeding Bishop Charles Hamelin, whose resignation was accepted by Pope Leo XIV July 11.

From West Coast frontier to Prairie heartland, BC eparch named Winnipeg metropolitan

Paul Schratz · July 13, 2026

Ten days after four Canadian archbishops received the pallium from Pope Leo XIV, another Canadian bishop learned he would soon become a metropolitan archbishop.

London diocese welcomes new shepherd, Bishop Miehm

Luke Mandato · June 30, 2026

The Diocese of London has officially welcomed its 11th shepherd with the installation June 29, the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, of Bishop Daniel Miehm at St. Peter’s Cathedral Basilica in London, Ont.

Oblates formed new Prince Albert Bishop Thorson

New episcopal assignment is a homecoming

Quinton Amundson · June 20, 2026

Before May 19, Bishop-designate Ken Thorson, OMI, was primed and excited over his next appointment from the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate Canada: serving as pastor of St. Joseph’s Church in Ottawa.

Oblate Thorson to lead Prince Albert diocese

Catholic Register Staff · May 29, 2026

Oblate Father Kenneth Thorson has been chosen the next Bishop of the Prince Albert diocese.

London Bishop Fabbro resigns, Miehm named successor

Quinton Amundson · April 21, 2026

Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Bishop P. Fabbro, CSB, of London, and has appointed the current Bishop of Peterborough, Daniel J. Miehm, as his successor.

From soil man to a soul man

Making transition from the farm to the priesthood

Quinton Amundson · February 26, 2026

A “soil man who became a soul man” is now the apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Charlottetown on Prince Edward Island.

Hamilton welcomes Dabrowski as its 10th Bishop

Luke Mandato · February 2, 2026

Hamilton's Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King was packed to capacity as faithful family, friends, clergy and dignitaries gathered to welcome their newest shepherd, Bishop Joseph Dabrowski, officially installed as the 10th Bishop of Hamilton.

Dabrowski aims for a ministry of presence

For new Hamilton bishop, renewal starts with people

Luke Mandato · January 29, 2026

On Feb. 2, Bishop Joseph Dabrowski will arrive at Christ the King Basilica not as a stranger, but as a familiar shepherd returning home to Ontario as the Diocese of Hamilton prepares to officially welcome the 10th bishop in its 170-year history.

An Edmonton homecoming for native son Hero

Archbishop called archdiocese home more than 40 years

Quinton Amundson · January 26, 2026

Edmonton Archbishop Stephen Hero, formally installed Jan. 23, now spiritually shepherds a city and region he called home for over 40 years.