Roman Catholic Diocese of Mackenzie-Fort Smith
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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Mackenzie–Fort Smith is a Roman Catholic diocese
that includes part of the Northwest Territories
of Canada
. It is currently led by Bishop Murray Chatlain.
Originally created in 1901 as the Vicariate Apostolic of Mackenzie
, it was elevated to a full episcopal see in 1967.
As of 2004, the diocese contained 46 parishes and missions, 4 active diocesan priests, 7 religious priests, and 28,000 Catholics. At the time, it also had 16 women religious, 8 religious brothers, and 3 permanent deacons. One famous parish is Our Lady Of Victory Church (Inuvik)
The following is a list of the bishops of Mackenzie-Fort Smith and their terms of service:
Diocese
A diocese is the district or see under the supervision of a bishop. It is divided into parishes.An archdiocese is more significant than a diocese. An archdiocese is presided over by an archbishop whose see may have or had importance due to size or historical significance...
that includes part of the Northwest Territories
Northwest Territories
The Northwest Territories is a federal territory of Canada.Located in northern Canada, the territory borders Canada's two other territories, Yukon to the west and Nunavut to the east, and three provinces: British Columbia to the southwest, and Alberta and Saskatchewan to the south...
of Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. It is currently led by Bishop Murray Chatlain.
Originally created in 1901 as the Vicariate Apostolic of Mackenzie
Vicariate Apostolic of Mackenzie
The Vicariate Apostolic of Mackenzie was formerly part of the Athabaska-Mackenzie Vicariate and became a separate entity in 1901. It encompassed the Yukon with the remainder of the territory being renamed the Vicariate Apostolic of Athabasca. It was elevated to the episcopal see of Mackenzie-Fort...
, it was elevated to a full episcopal see in 1967.
As of 2004, the diocese contained 46 parishes and missions, 4 active diocesan priests, 7 religious priests, and 28,000 Catholics. At the time, it also had 16 women religious, 8 religious brothers, and 3 permanent deacons. One famous parish is Our Lady Of Victory Church (Inuvik)
Our Lady Of Victory Church (Inuvik)
Our Lady of Victory Parish is a Catholic parish of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Mackenzie-Fort Smith located in Inuvik, Northwest Territories, Canada. The church building is often called the Igloo Church, and is a famous landmark in the region. It is the most-photographed building in the Inuvik....
Residential bishops
Vicariate Apostolic of Mackenzie- Gabriel-Joseph-Elie Breynat, O.M.I. (1901-1943), "The Bishop of the Winds", Titular Bishop of Adramyttium (1901) and Titular Archbishop of Garella (1939)
- Joseph-Maria Trocellier, O.M.I. (1943-1958)
- Paul Piché, O.M.I. (1959-1967)
The following is a list of the bishops of Mackenzie-Fort Smith and their terms of service:
- Paul Piché (1967-1986)
- Denis Croteau (1986-2008)
- Murray Chatlain (2008-present)