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Suffragan diocese Antigonish, Canada

Diocese of Antigonish

Antigonicen(sis)

Latin Church

Latin rite diocese covering northern mainland Nova Scotia and Cape Breton Island, erected in 1844 as the Diocese of Arichat and renamed Antigonish in 1886. It is a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth and is led by Bishop Wayne Kirkpatrick, installed in 2020.

On the map

Esri
Antigonish, Canada, drawn to the town rather than to the door: the register holds no verified address for its cathedral.

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Established
1844
Catholics
124,400
Priests
74
Territory
18,800 km²

Parishes and churches

106 listed churches in our records. Open a parish for Mass times, confession, directions and sources where recorded.

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The bishop

Bishop
Wayne Joseph Kirkpatrick
Born
5 June 1957
Birthplace
Saint Catharines

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The cathedral

St. Ninian's Cathedral stands in Antigonish, the church that holds the cathedra from which this see takes its name.

On what a cathedral is, see the cathedral; every see church on earth is gathered at the cathedrals.

History

In Nova Scotia, Canada, the Catholic Church maintains the Latin Church Diocese of Antigonish (Latin: Dioecesis Antigonicensis). Wayne Joseph Kirkpatrick serves as its current diocesan ordinary.

This see in the wire

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  • Truth and Reconciliation

    The Diocese of Antigonish has launched a permanent website page to support truth and reconciliation efforts following the 2022 apology from Pope Francis to the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. Bishop Wayne Kirkpatrick stated that the diocese intends to walk together with Indigenous communities to move toward a future of justice and healing. The diocesan plan includes engaging Indigenous elders, chiefs, and faithful to learn about history and culture from their perspectives to address colonial viewpoints. The diocese will also host opportunities for Indigenous members to share their stories and will examine liturgical and administrative practices to better honor local Indigenous cultures. As part of these efforts, the diocese will provide spiritual and financial support to the Indigenous Reconciliation Fund and promote local projects.

    Sep 27, 2026 · Vatican

  • Bishop Kirkpatrick welcomes Daughters of Divine Love

    Sep 17, 2026 · Religious Orders

  • Diocese of Antigonish observes Season of Creation

    Sep 1, 2026 · Catholic Life

  • Bishop Kirkpatrick announces 2026 pastoral appointments

    Aug 15, 2026 · Dioceses

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