Pope Francis is not coming to Canada as hoped. What are we to make of that and where do we go from here? It has been a couple of weeks since the Canadian Bishops released their “Letter to Indigenous Peoples…
+Jon Hansen, C.Ss.R.
Divine Mercy in Behchoko
Our lives, our families and our communities are far from perfect. But where would we be without our less-than-perfect families who always manage to put the fun in dysfunctional?
Bishop’s Letter for March
This is my first update in my new role as Bishop of the diocese of Mackenzie-Fort Smith. March was a full month of joy and celebration. Let me share with you some of what has been going on. I am writing…
Fall 2017
Training - Farewells - Moving Forward in MFS Diocese On September 12, 2017, Pope Francis announced my appointment as Bishop of Saskatoon. The installation day will be November 23, 2017. This announcement came as quite a surprise, given my relative…
Blessing of New Sacred Heart Church, Fort Simpson, September 17, 2017
Sept. 17, 2017 concluded the long journey towards achieving the building of the new church in Fort Simpson. The project featured many years of fundraising and planning, and included supporters from within and outside the Diocese. The Building Committee for…
